WERCSmart Supplier Subscription Plan

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1 Activation required by July 1, 2016 Enterprise pricing discontinued with Subscription 1 WERCSmart Supplier Subscription Plan Overview Why convert to a subscription plan? Retailers and other participants in the WERCSmart program who sell, transport, store or dispose of your product face challenges in complying with increasingly complex federal, state and local chemical compliance regulations. Frequently, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) do not contain sufficient information to meet compliance requirements. WERCSmart helps ensure that both retailers and suppliers fulfill their regulatory compliance responsibilities and alleviate noncompliance with superior data management services. Since its inception in 2006, WERCSmart has used pay-per transaction pricing. In an effort to save time and money and reduce inconveniences for suppliers, WERCSmart is now subscription only. Suppliers can manage products more efficiently with a predictable budget and enjoy unlimited product updates without the hassle of paying for each requested transaction. Our subscription tiers provide suppliers with flexible options to best match their data management needs. HIGHLIGHTS Simple Pricing Provides pricing tiers that are based upon your number of registered active products. Simple Payments Payments can be made annually, quarterly or monthly depending upon your subscription tier. Improved Product Management All subscribers receive unlimited product forwards and UPC updates. Unlimited Data Revisions By eliminating separate recertification fees associated with regulatory, formulation and general product changes, you can update a product at no additional charge. Maintaining updated product information remains the Supplier s responsibility under Subscription. Budget Friendly Enables annual budget planning and forecasting for your product portfolio. Flexible Options Provides the opportunity to choose the service plan that best meets your data management needs

2 2 Plan options One size does not fit all. Suppliers have a choice of plans designed to meet various data management needs. Services Standard Plan Limited Plan Product Registration Submit an unlimited number of new products for chemical compliance evaluation and reporting, and ensure that your products meet retailers regulatory compliance requirements. Recertification Update existing product data and submit revisions for assessment at no additional fee. This offer excludes product name revisions. Product Forwarding Transmit existing product registrations to new retailers at no additional fee. UPC Updates Add or remove UPCs from existing Product Registrations efficiently and as needed. Dedicated Account Specialist Enjoy the benefits of having a personal, on-hand WERCSmart account agent who can help monitor and manage your daily account servicing needs, including basic product registrations and recertifications. PurView Save yourself the hassle of entering product information twice. Upload data quickly via WERCSmart to the PurView module, a customizable rating tool designed to help suppliers meet retailers sustainability goals. GoodGuide Reach more than a million consumers every month and elect to have any product rated and optionally added to GoodGuide, the leading online resource for safe, healthy, & ethical consumer information. Note: For suppliers participating in the 2016 Target Sustainability Product Index program, PurView submissions are included in the Limited Subscription Plan at no additional cost. All other PurView submissions require a Standard Subscription Plan.

3 3 Product tier categories Subscription fees and tier ranges are determined by the number of currently active formulated and non-formulated products. Our subscription support tool makes it easy for you to find the most appropriate, cost-effective plan. Category One Formulated Products Products which contains chemical ingredents Category Two Non-Formulated Products (Battery-containing Products, Light Bulbs, Electronics, Kits & Gift Packs): Non-regulated Battery-containing Products A product which is sold with 1+ batteries included. None of the batteries are Lithium or Lead-Acid battery types. Regulated Battery-containing Products A product which is sold with 1+ batteries included. One or more of the batteries are Lithium or Lead-Acid battery types. Non-formulated Light Bulbs A non-regulated light bulb which contains no hazardous components or ingredients. Electronics Products without a battery included, but have a circuit board included. Copper Wire Only Product does not contain battery, circuit board or any type of chemical. Likely has only a plug. Kits & Gift Packs Two or more unrelated/different products combined to share a UPC. The product assessments must be complete before they are included in a Kit. Note: Requests for WERCSmart Professional Services, such as Authoring and selected reports, are not included with Subscription Plans and are billed as incurred. Note: Companies providing 3rd party formulations are not subject to subscription tiers and should not be considered as part of your total number of formulated products.

4 4 How to get started The process of selecting your Subscription Plan and correct tier is easy. Guidelines include: Product Clean Up Before Choosing a Plan It is recommended that you evaluate your product portfolio before you subscribe.the subscription process will present you the opportunity to Obsolete products which are currently in Archive status. Once this process has been completed, the system will display the pricing tier for your Active products. Select a Subscription Plan There are two subscription plans to choose from. The Limited Plan includes product registrations, recertifications, product forwarding and UPC updates. The Standard Plan includes all services featured in the Limited Plan plus a dedicated support agent as well as data submission functionality into PurView and GoodGuide. Select Formulated and Non-formulated Product Tier Categories A tier will be automatically recommended based on your current number of ACTIVE Formulated and Non-formulated products and the previously chosen plan (Standard or Limited). Please note that you will be able to select a higher tier that your recommended range to accommodate your growing product line. 4 Payment Selection Your subscription can be paid by credit card, ACH, PayPal or Wire Transfer.

5 5 FAQ 1. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY SUBSCRIPTION? a. Product registrations, forwarding, data updates b. UPC additions and edits up to a maximum of 500 active UPCs per product c. Pesticide registration data maintenance d. VOC data maintenance e. Document uploads when permitted (non-otc private -label products require authoring by some participants) 2. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN MY SUBSCRIPTION? a. SDS Authoring b. UL Secure Connect c. Custom Reports 3. HOW DO I DETERMINE MY SUBSCRIPTION TIER? WERCSmart will calculate your subscription tier based on your active number of products and product types (formulated or non-formulated). Please note that you will be able to generate a report that lists your active registered formulated and non-formulated products using WERCSmart s Manage Products option. You may then select the subscription tier and plan of your choice. 4. CAN I CONTINUE TO USE THE TRANSACTIONAL PRICING? No. Suppliers must subscribe by July 1, Any product updates after July 1 cannot be processed unless a subscription tier and plan is selected. 5. WHAT STEPS DO I NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE SUBSCRIBING? It is recommended that you evaluate your product portfolio before you subscribe. The subscription process will present you the opportunity to Obsolete products which are currently in Archived status. Once this process has been completed, the system will display the pricing tier for your Active products. It is also recommended to review your budget with your financial department and gain any approvals required by your company.

6 6 FAQ 6. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GO TO THE NEXT TIER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR? Should you exceed your current subscription tier, the system will automatically notify you. A pro-rated invoice will be provided based upon the annual date of renewal. A supplier simply pays the updated amount and proceeds. 7. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I NEED TO GO DOWN A TIER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR? The subscription tier is for a full year. Upon annual renewal you may make adjustments for the subsequent period. 8. HOW DO I PAY MY SUBSCRIPTION? Payment options include credit card, PayPal, wire transfer or ACH.

7 7 Glossary New Product not yet accepted for assessment Active Supplier: Product has been submitted for assessment 1-year active status required on a product before it may be made OBSOLETE The 1-year subscription term is started (or) Is based on the last supplier submission date for the product if subscription is already in place If UPC is on product in error, and product is not eligible to be made OBSOLETE, all UPCs may be made inactive to allow for use on another registration UPC may only be active on one product at a time and cannot be ACTIVE on 2 or more separate products. Retailer: UPC assessment data is available Obsolete Supplier: Product is not currently maintained Supplier no longer manufacturers this product nor has any inventory in stock UPCs are removed from OBSOLETED products Product no longer is included in the annual subscription Product is not retrievable in any manner and can not be returned to active status. Retailer: Product may be at the Retailer locations (warehouse, retail outlet, return center) UPC assessment data is available, but product is indicated as Obsolete so the retailer is aware that maintenance of the data is no longer occurring

8 8 Glossary Product Age 1-year from supplier s last submission date, which includes UPC updates, product forwards, and recertifications. Submissions which are the result of a Retailer s Item Sync process will not count toward your product s age. Service & Support Agent A personal, on-hand WERCSmart account agent who can help monitor and manage your daily account needs. Packages range from basic data management and account assistance to comprehensive product maintenance and liaison services. PurView The PurView module is a customizable sustainability rating tool. A supplier can submit WERCSmart product data to PurView to be analyzed according to a particular retailer s sustainability framework. GoodGuide GoodGuide is a product rating and review system designed to help inform consumers purchase decisions. A supplier can elect to have any product analyzed on WERCsmart using the GoodGuide rating algorithm. Please note that full formulation data is kept within the WERCSmart system. For a product, the supplier is provided the opportunity to 1) preview the product s GoodGuide Score and 2) choose whether to submit the product, its score and equivalent chemical names for certain CAS numbers to GoodGuide for public disclosure. The publicly disclosed chemical names would be equivalent to those CAS numbers checked on the WERCSmart Formulation page as appearing on a Safety Data Sheet, label or public website.

9 9 Subscribe today For more information: ABOUT UL THE WERCS provides leading and comprehensive software tools and services for GHS SDS Authoring and Distribution, Retail and Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chain Compliance Solutions as well as Green Chemistry and Sustainability Solutions that help advance the health and safety of the environment in which we work and live. After nearly 30 years in operation, in November 2013, the Wercs became part of the UL family, a trusted company, with a 120 year tradition and over 150 offices around the globe whose principles are rooted in science and dedicated to innovation for complex global supply chain challenges, holistically and efficiently. Today, The WERCS products and services are considered the gold standard in global regulatory and sustainability compliance solutions.