New Supplier Guidelines for Product Success

We've established a rigorous set of guidelines for new suppliers to guarantee our products meet the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Our registration and review process begins with an online form, followed by a quarterly product review and store visit. We assess product innovation, pricing, distribution, and marketing support to determine suitability. We also verify certifications, claims, and compliance with regulatory standards. By meeting our standards, suppliers can secure their products succeed in today's competitive market. Now, let's take a closer look at the specific requirements that set us apart.

Key Takeaways

• To ensure product success, new suppliers must comply with EU regulations and health claim standards.
• Adhere to company guidelines on sustainability, ethics, and environmental responsibility.
• Products must meet EU food labeling regulations, highlighting allergens for consumer safety.
• Prioritize high-quality, fresh, and wholesome products with sustainable packaging solutions.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, verifying ingredient authenticity and obtaining necessary certifications.

Registration and Review Process

We start the supplier registration process by completing the online supplier registration form, which is a necessary step in getting our products evaluated for potential listing. This form provides vital information about our company and products, allowing the buyer to assess our suitability as a supplier.

Once registered, we wait for the product review timeline, which takes place quarterly. We can schedule a store visit using the store booking form to showcase our products. It's crucial to note that multiple calls to the buyer don't increase our chances of listing.

We must make sure our products meet the required standards, and we're ready to provide full-size samples for physical evaluation. By following these steps, we set ourselves up for success in the registration and review process.

Evaluating Product Suitability

Product evaluation involves a rigorous assessment of several key factors, including innovation, appropriateness, pricing, margins, marketing support, product training, and distribution, to determine whether a product meets the necessary standards for listing.

When evaluating product appropriateness, we consider the following essential factors:

1. Product innovation: Does the product introduce something new and distinct to the market?

2. Pricing strategy: Is the pricing competitive and in line with our category requirements?

3. Distribution and logistics: Can the supplier guarantee timely and efficient delivery to our stores?

Certifications and Claims Compliance

Claims and certifications play a critical role in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and building customer trust. It's essential that suppliers understand the requirements for making specific claims about their products.

We require ingredient verification to validate the authenticity of claims, and a certification process that guarantees compliance with EU health claim standards. This includes certifications for gluten-free, nut-free, and organic claims, as well as compliance validation for vegetarian, vegan, and paleo claims.

We also expect suppliers to validate claim accuracy on web descriptions, product codes, and packaging. By meeting these requirements, suppliers can demonstrate their dedication to regulatory compliance and customer trust, ultimately contributing to the success of their products in our stores.

New Supplier Standards Overview

As new suppliers, our primary focus is on ensuring compliance with EU regulations and health claim standards, as well as adhering to our company's stringent guidelines for purity, sustainability, and ethical production. We prioritize products that meet our high standards for environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Here are the key aspects we evaluate:

1. Ethical sourcing: We expect suppliers to maintain transparent and responsible sourcing practices that minimize environmental impact.

2. Product purity: Our products must be unprocessed, free from synthetic ingredients, and environmentally friendly.

3. Sustainable packaging: We prefer recyclable, biodegradable, or minimal packaging that reduces waste and promotes eco-friendliness.

Grocery Product Requirements

We extend our dedication to sustainability and social responsibility to our grocery products, expecting suppliers to meet EU food labeling regulations and adhere to ethical production practices. Our focus on packaging sustainability guarantees minimal environmental impact, and we encourage suppliers to adopt eco-friendly packaging solutions. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of allergen highlighting on packaging to safeguard consumer safety.

Health and Beauty Standards

In our health and beauty category, transparency and ingredient disclosure on packaging are non-negotiable, driving our commitment to stocking only high-quality products that meet our stringent standards. We prioritize products with naturally derived ingredients, avoiding microbeads and phthalates, and making certain that they're ethically produced and not tested on animals.

Here are the key requirements for our health and beauty products:

1. Transparency requirements: Clear labeling and ingredient disclosure are essential to guarantee our customers can make informed decisions.

2. Ingredient sourcing: We prefer suppliers who obtain high-quality, naturally derived ingredients that meet our standards.

3. Quality control: We conduct rigorous quality control checks to secure our products meet the highest standards of beauty, hair, and body care.

Ensuring Successful Listings

To guarantee successful listings, suppliers must meet our stringent evaluation criteria, which includes innovation, suitability, pricing, margins, marketing support, product training, and distribution. We assess products based on their ability to meet our standards, and only those that excel in these areas will be considered for listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does the Product Review Process Typically Take?

How anxious are we to get our products on the shelves? Typically, the product review process takes around 3-4 months, depending on how well we meet the approval criteria, incorporate review feedback, and make necessary product modifications.

Can I Submit Multiple Products at Once for Review?

We can submit multiple products at once for review, which enables bulk submissions and streamlines the review process, allowing for batch product evaluations and facilitating feedback requests to optimize our product offerings.

What if I Don't Hear Back From the Buyer After Submission?

After submitting, we shouldn't be like Shakespeare's Hamlet, waiting in vain for a response; instead, we'll employ follow-up strategies, explore alternative communication options, and consider reaching out to other buyers to propel our products forward.

Can I Request Feedback on Rejected Products?

"We can request feedback on rejected products, and we should, as it helps us understand the rejection reasons, allowing us to refine our products and resubmit, increasing our chances of success."

How Do I Know if My Product Is Suitable for Revital Stores?

We've found that 80% of product failures occur due to poor market research. To determine if our product is suitable for Revital stores, we conduct thorough market research and competition analysis, considering packaging and branding considerations that meet Revital's standards.