The HSF program is a voluntary partnership allowing consumers, manufacturers, retailers, small businesses, educational institutions and governmental agencies to unite in the pursuit of a common goal: to protect our environment for future generations by the manufacturing, sales, procurement and use of hazardous-substance-free products.
The HSF partner program was created to invite all participants in the partnership to contribute to and be recognized in a community that promotes the manufacture, procurement and use of hazardous substance free products by consumers and industry alike.
Benefits of the HSF Program
As an HSF partner, you'll be able to differentiate your products in the marketplace:
- Use the internationally recognized HSF Mark™ to indicate to consumers and industry that the products you manufacture or sell were manufactured under a certified hazardous substance process management system compliant with the IECQ QC 080000 specificaiton and can be purchased and used with confidence.
- Join international campaigns supporting key product areas.
- Have the capability to list your products and services in a forum that is internationally recognized as the central repository for all hazardous-substance-free news, information, and significant activities from around the world.
All HSF partners will be listed on the web site as either being authorized to use the HSF Mark on their product packaging or indicating available products for sale that carry the HSF Mark, as appropriate for the type of partnership participation. All partners will be listed in the Partner Register available to both consumers and industry. Manufacture, Retail and Services Partner and product information can be uploaded on a secure server, so this information is available to both consumers and industry when they use the site to search for the availability of hazardous substance free products and services.
Manufacturers can increase sales and customer loyalty by promoting the benefits associated with HSF. Here's how:
1. Join
The first step to manufacturing HSF products is to review the appropriate Program Requirements and Join the Program.
2. Qualify
Your organization qualifies when your products are manufactured under the control of a hazardous substance process management system that has been certified as being compliant with the IECQ QC 080000 HSPM specification and indicates a declaration by the manufacturer that the product is compliant with the requirements of RoHS (2002_95 EC), WEEE (2002-96 EC), or REACH (EC) No 1907/2006 directives, as applicable.
3. Label
Use the HSF Mark, consistent with the HSF Mark Identity Guidelines, on products and promotional materials to differentiate hazardous substance free products from similar products in the marketplace.
4. Report
Most HSF manufacturing partners are required to report annually their qualified product unit shipment data. ECC Corporation collects unit shipment data to determine the market penetration of HSF products and evaluate the overall performance of the program.
5. Train
Use HSF Training Resources to enhance sales rep effectiveness.
6. Promote
HSF offers a variety of marketing resources, including Web tools and product-specific national campaigns. For more information contact us at info@hsf.us.
7. Keep Informed
To maintain the HSF program's commitment hazardous substance free products, information is being updated frequently Stay informed of current developments and attend partner meetings.
8. Build an Effective HSF Strategy
Develop an HSF strategy that integrates HSF into your corporate strategy.
9. Get Recognized
Now that you've developed your HSF program, set your goal on becoming Partner of the Year.
Retailers can increase sales and customer loyalty by promoting the benefits associated with offering and promoting HSF products. Here's how:
1. Join
The first step to becoming HSF products partner is to review the appropriate program requirements for Retailers and Etailers. For more information contact us at info@hsf.us or join the program.
2. Stock
Use our product lists to specify products that have earned the HSF Mark when selecting vendor products.
3. Train
Use HSF training resources to enhance sales associate effectiveness.
4. Promote
Use the HSF Mark, consistent with the HSF Mark Identity Guidelines, on promotional materials. Also, HSF offers a variety of marketing resources and sponsors product-specific national campaigns. For more information, contact us at info@hsf.us.
5. Co-Market
- Find out how other partners are promoting HSF.
- Identify joint marketing opportunities.
- Attend HSF-sponsored partner meetings.
6. Build an Effective HSF Strategy
Develop an HSF strategy that integrates HSF into your corporate strategy.
7. Get Recognized
Now that you've developed your HSF program, set your goal for becoming Partner of the Year.
Service and Product Providers (SPPs) have always been an essential part of helping companies & businesses run more efficiently. Partnering with the HSF program provides you with free tools and resources to help you bring value to your customers and more sales to your organization. Let the HSF program be your market advantage for building more profitable business relationships.
What You Can Do
The Guidelines for HSF Management, the HSF program empowers SPPs with tools and resources to:
- Enhance your credibility and visibility.
- Create market demand for HSF products and services by encouraging SPPs to promote the HSF partnership.
- Satisfy that market demand by linking the HSF network of SPPs with current and potential customers.
See how the HSF program can help you at each step of your business relationships!
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