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Sure, distributors can work with their suppliers on those large orders with longer lead times to do required testing and auditing. But these acts are merely components of a compliance program, not a complete compliance program in and of themselves.
And, those big import deals are just a sliver of all the orders sold. What about the small quantity, short lead-time jobs upon which the industry is built? QCA accreditation is the only proactive solution available to ensure the processes and procedures are in place to deliver safe product. And unlike self-certification, QCA-certified suppliers have the documentation to prove it.
Since 1998, Lisa Horn, CAS, (a.k.a. The Publicity Gal) has been reporting on the issues that matter most to the promotional products industry. Currently, she writes about brand safety and responsible sourcing on behalf of Quality Certification Alliance (QCA). Reach her at lisa@lisakhorn.com.