After much soul searching we’ve decided not to charge businesses for using our online CPSIA compliance software. So why the heck would we make it FREE? Here’s a quick explanation:
We believe in product safety.
Even before the CPSIA of 2008, the vast majority of manufacturers made product safety a priority and even complied with standards that were voluntary.
We also believe in the right for small manufacturers and importers out there to make a living. This online software was developed by professionals who make their living in product development and needed a solution to manage and distribute GCC’s and Test Reports electronically without hiring additional staff or working longer hours.
Initially we considered charging a monthly fee in order to recoup our expenses, which are quite considerable after months of development. However, the unintentional consequences of CPSIA has resulted in extraordinary expenses for companies already struggling to survive a down economy and in too many cases, it has forced small entrepreneurs to shut their doors.
We could not, in good conscience add to the financial burden of businesses already bearing the cost of complying with the CPSIA.
Then came the answer…
What began as a donation from someone who believes in our cause became a big, shiny new idea. Why not open the system up completely? This would make compliance as easier for everyone without adding yet another expense related to that five-letter word, the CPSIA.
That was the big idea… make it FREE!
So as long as we can afford to do so, we hope to continue to offer eCertificates.org as a free service. It’s just our way of helping out.
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GCC’s & Test Report Manager for CPSIA Compliance Launched
New York, NY | February 18, 2009 – On the heals of the release of the new Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, ASTM F963-2008, eCertificates.org (http://www.ecertificates.org) launches its new web-based certification & test report manager software. This feature-rich platform provides a comprehensive solution for domestic manufacturers and importers to meet the General Certificates of Conformity (GCC) requirements under the CPSIA of 2008. Unlike existing web applications, which are limited to specific industries, eCertificates.org does not restrict its users while providing a rich and flexible toolset to easily create, organize and distribute GCC’s and test reports to retailers. The software also offers retailers and resellers virtual file cabinets in which to search and archive their vendors’ GCCs and test reports.