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The DLC is offering a limited time option to expedite your horticultural application review.
Program Details
Review information
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Expedited applications will be processed through the same review steps and validation against the technical requirements as standard (non-expedited) applications.
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Products must meet and demonstrate compliance with all technical requirements to be listed to the DLC Qualified Product List.
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Expedited applications will have the shorter reviewer deadlines for those same review steps and validation.
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Review timing for standard (non-expedited) applications will not be impacted by this program. These types of applications will continue to be reviewed according to the standard review timeframes.
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Please note that expediting does not guarantee product qualification, or completion of application within specific timeframe.
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Please note that if submission materials are inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or otherwise insufficient for qualification, discussion, request for additional information, and re-review may be necessary. These issues extend processing times even for expedited applications.
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To ensure the fastest possible review, submit all application materials accurately and completely.
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Pilot Program Specifics
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The expedite pilot program requirements and functionality is in place for six months (December 2024 – June 2025)
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Stakeholder feedback is necessary to determine to continue, refine, expand, or sunset the program. Surveys will be sent to participants and non-participant to evaluate the pilot program and participation in these surveys will be essential to consider all viewpoints and stakeholders in this program.
Review Timeframes
Background
Expedited applications will reduce the allotted time for reviewers to evaluate materials/information by half.
Timeframes
| Application Type | Initial Review | Comprehensive Review |
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| Expedited Level 1 (non-DC or ESAC)* | 4 business days | 3 business days |
| Expedited Level 2 (non-DC or ESAC)* | 4 business days | 5 business days |
| Expedited Private Label | 6 business days*** | |
| Expedited Product Updates** | 4 business days | 5 business days |
** Initial review for expedited DC products may take up to six (6) business days. Initial review for externally supplied actively cooled (ESAC) products may take up to seven (7) business days.
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For all expedited applications at all stages; If additional information or documentation is required and provided, the review timeframe to evaluate the new information or documentation is two (2) business days.
| Expedited Application | Initial Review |
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| Expedited Application fee | $1650 per application |
*Expedited initial review for DC products may take up to 6 business days. Expedited initial review for externally supplied actively cooled (ESAC) products may take up to 7 business days. Comprehensive review for these types of products is the same as noted above.
**While the private label application review flow has changed, the overall timing has not been updated at this time. For expedited private label applications, the comprehensive review will be completed within 3 days of submission and after invoicing the steps to publish the products to the QPL will occur within another 3 days.
Considerations:
- For most applications, the majority of the review time is due to lack of clarity in product configuration, performance, or specification sheets, and/or incomplete and inaccurate information provided by the submitter. Providing accurate and complete materials is critical for meeting review timeframes. If additional information or documentation is required and provided, the expedited review timeframe to evaluate the new information or documentation is currently 2 business days.
- Expedited applications are held to the same requirements as non-expedited applications.
Selection and Process:
How to select to expedite an application:
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Creating a horticultural application (new, update, private label or private label update) and upload the application Excel form
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Select if you’d like to expedite the application within the questionnaire
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Once submitted, the application will be processed to completion
The expedite fee is due at the time of typical application invoicing, and is paid in addition to the regular fees associated with your application. Once an application is submitted as expedited, the application will be processed as expedited through to completion.
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