Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

Many sellers on Amazon would choose Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to support their businesses but complying with FBA standards is not easy. At AQF, we present you our FBA Inspection service to ensure your products meet both quality standards, as well as FBA requirements.

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice, Ecommerce

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

In this week’s roundup, learn about the lasting semiconductor shortage, Shopify and JD.’s partnership, and Chinese sellers on Amazon.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Supply chain, Ecommerce

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

Top exports, infrastructure, and more. Learn the key things to consider before moving your manufacturing operations to Bangladesh. Read the article.

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice

In this week's roundup, learn about the ecommerce sales in the last holiday season, recalls due to benzene contamination, and why is Vietnam a global manufacturing hub.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Ecommerce

Continued port congestion, fraud, rising freight costs, inflation, and labor shortages are now among the top challenges facing supply chain executives in 2022.

Topics: Supply chain

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