In many cases, you will need a Technical Compliance File (TCF) to operate as a merchant (importer or Amazon seller) in the European Union. Your TCF is a collection of documents and details demonstrating that your products meet the set requirements and quality standards. Failure to produce a TCF will result in expensive fines and recalls.
Topics: Consumer Electronics, toy testing
The European Union is a major international market for various products. However, anyone seeking to tap into this market, including importers and Amazon (e-commerce) sellers, must meet the set requirements. Providing a Technical Compliance File (TCF) is one of the basic technical file requirements.
Topics: Consumer Electronics, toy testing
Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice
Sourcing products from China to sell on Amazon is one of the most common and profitable business models for ecommerce sellers. With Chinese manufacturers being more cost-efficient than those in the U.S or EU, this option is a no-brainer for overseas importers.
Topics: Ecommerce, supplier audit, asia sourcing
When you own a small business, it is normal to put in countless hours of hard work to make it thrive. When you finally land your first big client who is reputable and expects the absolute best from their suppliers, they could ask for a Technical Compliance File (TCF). Your possession of the essential file could mean a lot in terms of taking your business to the next level. This post discusses what a TCF is and why it is important. Keep reading to learn more!
Topics: GMP compliance
The terms quality control and quality assurance are often used interchangeably and this can be confusing. Although there are some similarities and both are important to an effective quality management system, it is important to understand the specifics of quality control vs. quality assurance if you want to build a reliable system.
Topics: Quality Control Checklist, history of quality control
A supplier's ability to deliver high-quality products and follow compliance determines your company’s success. It's critical to analyze and audit your suppliers before entrusting them to manufacturing products you need to run your business.
Topics: Auditing Factories, supplier audit
Topics: Sourcing
Imagine you’ve been working with a supplier for several years without issue. Then one day, you start receiving complaints. Then you start noticing minor, but frequent, flaws in your products. At first it’s small things like broken seams or poor stitching, but then the material quality starts to degrade or the coloring is off and suddenly you have a problem.
Topics: Textile Products, garment inspection
