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Third Party Verification

NACD's Responsible Distribution ProcessSM requires two separate third-party verification processes that are conducted by independent third-party verification firms designated by NACD:

• Document Verification (see information below)
• RDP Verification (on-site verification, or RDPV) 

Document Verification

• Document Verification contract and payment
• Company Profile Questionnaire: Provides a written overview of the company's operations, management structure, product lines, etc.
• Self Assessment Report: Determines if the company has reached Stage V on all applicable elements of the RDP Code of Management Practice.
• Documented RDP policies and procedures for requested codes, demonstrating consistency with the spirit and intent of the Code of Management Practice and/or are representative of the functions and facility usage described in the company profile.  A sample of each of four (4) sections selected will always include at least one (1) of the following Core Codes:
  • Compliance Review and Training
  • Handling and Storage
  • Job Procedures and Training
  • Emergency Response and Public Preparedness

          and will also include (3) randomly selected sections of the Code of Management Practice.

Process Timeline for RDP Document Verification 

Calendar Days (following the submission of items indicated above)	Activity
30	The verifying firm completes review of Company Profile, Self-Assessment Report, and requested RDP policies and procedures.
35	The verifying firm recommends applicant for certification and notifies NACD OR the verifying firm notifies applicant with a request for additional documentation or corrective action recommendation (applicant has 15 calendar days to submit additional documentation to verifying firm).
65	The verifying firm completes review of additional documentation that was requested, verifies resolution of request or corrective action recommendation, or issues Verification Termination (and informs NACD).
75	The verifying firm issues Letter of Recommendation for Certification to applicant and copies NACD on status.

 Note:  'Calendar Days' represent the last day on which these requirements can be met.

Third Party Verifier

Each applicable member company will enter into a contractual agreement directly with the verifying firm that will identify payment terms and specifics regarding confidentiality and indemnification. All costs associated with the compliance verification process will be the sole responsibility of each member company as outlined in the contract.

The cost for the initial review will be $660. A member company will incur an additional charge for re-evaluation if it is found to be non-compliant after the initial review and sixty-day period of corrective action.

Compliance Solutions Group, LLC.
16851 Jefferson Highway, Suite 6D
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Contact Information:
Michael Loolara
225/754-0405
mloolara@compliance-sg.com