Qualify A System
Update Listed Systems
NLC Update Applications
Updating Listed Systems to NLC5:
- All currently-qualified products must be updated to meet the NLC5 Technical Requirements or they will be delisted from the QPL at the end of the grace period on February 28, 2022.
- To avoid delisting, please complete and submit update applications by February 21, 2022 at the latest.
- The application submission process to update system listing is the same as the initial qualification process. The step by step instructions is described here.
- Web presentation of the system is not required for updates.
Fees
Please refer the Annual Renewal of Listed Systems Section in Revision Schedule and Listing Fees for details.
Updating Nomenclature/Brand Name
Update Nomenclature/Brand Name for OEM systems
- To update system nomenclature or brand name, manufacturers must provide the following:
- A signed statement on company letterhead that certifies no changes were made to the system (only to nomenclature/brand name), and briefly describes the reason for the nomenclature change.
- Provide the updated marketing materials with the revised brand/system name.
- Completed Nomenclature Update Form (download at bottom of webpage)
- There is no cost to update your existing brand name nomenclature on the QPLs.
Updating Nomenclature/Brand Name for Private Label Systems
- To update nomenclature or brand name for systems qualified via the Private Label application process, manufacturers must provide the following:
- A signed statement on company letterhead that certifies no changes were made to the system (only to nomenclature/brand name), and briefly describes the reason for the nomenclature change.
- Completed Nomenclature Update Form (download at bottom of webpage).
- Updated Private Label Agreement form that reflects the nomenclature/brand name change (download at bottom of webpage).
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