RollStream Urges Retailers to Meet CPSIA Guidelines; Join Other Leading Retailers in the Certificate Exchange Network (CEN)

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RollStream, the leader in Enterprise Community Management, is urging retailers to join its Certificate Exchange Network (CEN) to demonstrate compliance with those products affected by Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 by the February 10, 2010 deadline. Non-compliance can result in substantial government fines and negatively impact a company’s brand. RollStream has developed a solution, with the help of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), that helps businesses with compliance.

“Joining the more than 50,000 suppliers, manufacturers and distributors in the RollStream community, many NACDS retailers and manufacturers have become part of the CEN, to demonstrate their commitment to product safety and compliance, and ultimately reduce the risk of non-compliance that could adversely impact their brand and reputation”

The company is also announcing the CEN Retailer Enablement Program designed to help retailers understand how the new legislation affects them and how best to get their trading partners in the network.

“Joining the more than 50,000 suppliers, manufacturers and distributors in the RollStream community, many NACDS retailers and manufacturers have become part of the CEN, to demonstrate their commitment to product safety and compliance, and ultimately reduce the risk of non-compliance that could adversely impact their brand and reputation,” said Kristin Muhlner, RollStream CEO.

CPSIA imposes new product safety testing and information sharing requirements on certain consumer products. While the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) granted a one-year stay of testing and certification requirements for certain products to February 10, 2011, many products remain affected by this legislation. All affected products must be accompanied by General Certificates of Conformity (GCCs), either in paper or electronic form, demonstrating that the product has been tested and meets appropriate safety standards – such as child-resistant packaging on products like acetaminophen, batteries, cosmetics and mouthwash. To see the full list of products requiring GCCs, see the CPSC: http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/reg1.html.

RollStream has developed the CEN, an online network of retailers, manufacturers and distributors of consumer products that enables the exchange of GCCs to demonstrate compliance with the CPSIA by the upcoming deadline. RollStream’s CEN is purpose-built to help businesses boost efficiency and effectiveness of their CPSIA compliance efforts, reduce risks and minimize costs.

Using this technology, manufacturers can directly post GCC’s to the network or provide links to certificates stored on their website. With a simple, easy-to-use browser interface, retailers can securely download any product certificate needed to demonstrate CPSIA compliance within seconds. This allows retailers and manufactures to significantly reduce their risk of non-compliance.

The impact of the CPSIA is significant to both manufactures and retailers. RollStream executives understand this, as well as the intricacies of CPSIA, and are available to discuss it. Follow updates and news about RollStream, CPSIA and deadlines on Twitter at http://twitter.com/rollstream/cpsia.

About RollStream

RollStream Inc. is the leader in enterprise community management. The company’s Software as a Service product optimizes supplier relationships through a powerful collaboration platform that includes master data management, robust communications tools, and process applications.

Industry leaders such as CVS, Ahold USA, and Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson use RollStream to realize the full potential of their extended enterprise through activities such as partner registration, compliance and risk management, and dispute resolution.

To learn more, http://www.rollstream.com or http://www.twitter.com/rollstream.