3 Types of Quality Defects for Defect Classification

by AQF Team on 28 Nov 2023 | 5 Comments
Defect classification is a vital step for determining if goods should pass or fail inspection. Check out these 3 types of quality defects for your different product types.

Topics: Consumer Electronics, Industrial Goods, Product Inspection, Textile Products, Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

Lessons Learned From 4 Lighting Product Recalls

by AQF Team on 7 Sep 2023 | 0 Comments

Product recalls can do a number on your brand’s reputation. Imagine one of your customers purchases your lighting product only for it to short circuit and cause an electrical fire. Now imagine the lawsuit and bad publicity that would follow soon after. 

Topics: Consumer Electronics, lighting products

Key Quality Control Methods in Electronics Manufacturing

by James Garner on 4 May 2023 | 0 Comments
If you want to ensure that your product is as good as it can be, here are a few key quality control methods in electronics manufacturing.

Topics: Consumer Electronics

4 Ways To Maintain Product Quality During Electronics Manufacturing

by AQF Team on 27 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

Recalls resulting from product safety problems with consumer electronics cause severe damage to brand reputation and profits. It is crucial for brands and importers to ensure products are safe and working properly before they reach consumers. 

Topics: Consumer Electronics

How to Avoid Counterfeit Parts When Sourcing Electronic Components

by AQF Team on 18 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

Counterfeiting is a growing problem for electronics brands. Some studies have shown that the industry of counterfeit goods is worth up to $3 trillion, with electronics components making up a large share of that market.

Topics: Consumer Electronics

Dangers of Defective Household Appliances

by Lisa Roberts on 18 Oct 2022 | 0 Comments
Defects in home appliance products might have serious impact on end consumers and might cause a huge blow to the brand reputation. What are the common defects on home appliance products and how to avoid them? Let our post tell you more.

Topics: Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing Tips & Advice, defect management

Amazon Marching in Beauty Industry, Challenging Giants

by AQF Team on 1 Mar 2022 | 0 Comments
In this week’s roundup, learn about Amazon in the beauty industry, Foxconn’s new semiconductor plant, and Shein’s new global supply chain center.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Supply chain

How To Create a Technical Compliance File Using AQF’s TCF Solution

by AQF Team on 2 Feb 2022 | 0 Comments

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

Technical File Requirements for European Importers

by AQF Team on 27 Jan 2022 | 0 Comments

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

What Are the Retail Giants Doing? Let’s Find Out.

by Polly Chen on 7 Sep 2021 | 0 Comments
In this week's roundup, learn more about recent actions of the retail giants, why the supply chain is shifting back to China, and India raising as the world's second most attractive manufacturing country.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Supply chain

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging