CATO Quality and Test Standards Manual.pdf

QUALITY AND TEST STANDARDS MANUAL Rev.7 04/05/13 Table of Contents Subject Page Number Cato Corporation Quality and Testing Policy 3 General Requirements 4 Test Requirements 5 Documentation Requirements 6 Product Standards Apparel 9 Accessories 22 Jewelry 25 Footwear 33 Home Décor 37 Cosmetics 39 Reference Section Classification of Defects 42 MIL-STD 105 46 Revisions 47 2 Cato Corporation Quality and Testing Policy The testing of merchandise is a vital element in the success of any retail program. Product testing and evaluation provides a method to ensure quality merchandise which meets customer expectations, is safe, compliant with industry standards and conforms to applicable laws and regulations. The policy is documented in THE CATO CORPORATION Quality and Test Standards Manual. THE CATO CORPORATION includes the CATO, It’s Fashion and Versona Accessories Divisions and is referred to as CATO. The manual is the only source for testing requirements and is subject to periodic revision. The latest edition can be access