Imagine, after spending a lot of time and money sourcing a product from a foreign supplier, you are looking forward to your customer’s delight when they receive your product. However, your excitement turns to disappointment when you find out the goods were damaged during their transit. This unfortunate situation is not rare and often results…
Suppose you are an importer or exporter who wants to improve the security of your supply chain and enjoy the benefits of faster customs clearance, reduced inspections, and lower costs. In that case, you might consider joining the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. CTPAT is a voluntary initiative led by the US Customs and…
Do you want to know how to avoid fines, recalls, and reputational damage when selling toys in the EU market? Suppose you are a toy manufacturer or importer who wants to sell your products in the European market. In that case, you need to comply with EN71 toy safety standards to ensure the safety and…
If you want to deliver high-quality products or services, you need to have a good Quality Management System that can fix any problems that may come up. Sometimes, the issues are not your fault but your suppliers. How do you deal with that? You use a Supplier Corrective Action Report or SCAR for short. This…
Are you looking for a reliable quality control inspector for your products? Quality control inspectors are the professionals who conduct the product inspection or check your product quality to ensure they meet the market stand and requirements. Inspectors can work in different industries, from hard goods, softgoods to electronics. As an importer, what skills and…
If you are an importer or manufacturer of children’s clothing, you must know your products’ safety standards and regulations. One of the primary standards you must follow is EN14682, which deals with the safety of cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing. What is EN14682 – Safety of Children’s Clothing? EN14682 is a European standard that…
Fabric quality control is important to any textile importer. Conducting a fabric inspection includes checking the quality and specifications of the fabric used for making garments and ensuring it meets the market standards and regulations. One of the essential methods of fabric quality control is the GSM test. But what is it and why is…
Conducting an inspection will ensure product quality. That’s why you may need a QC team to check the products before shipping, but how do you know they are professional? One thing to check is looking at the inspection tools your inspectors use. The right tools can help them measure, test, and evaluate your products accurately…