New Monitoring Body to Replace The Accord in Bangladesh

by Polly Chen on 22 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments
Learn the new body that will replace the Accord in Bangladesh, Thailand's "relocation package" and asbestos in cosmetics in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Legal Requirements

FedEx Won’t Ship Amazon’s Packages in the U.S. Anymore

by Polly Chen on 25 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments
Learn about FedEx's split with Amazon and mobile manufacturing hubs in India in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Legal Requirements

3 Ways AQF’s Lab Testing Reports Help You Ensure Product Compliance

by Maegan Burkhart on 21 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments
Obtaining test results from a reliable lab is essential to being able to show compliance to customs officials, customers and suppliers. AQF's lab testing reports make it easy for you to verify product compliance.

Topics: Legal Requirements, Lab Testing

Vietnam Signs EU Trade Deal Amid Trump’s Tariff Threat

by Polly Chen on 21 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments
Learn about Vietnam's trade deal with the EU, Chinese furniture makers' struggles and CPSC compliance issues with helmets in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Furniture, Legal Requirements

EN 71 Toy Testing: What EU Toy Importers Must Know

by Maegan Burkhart on 17 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments
Toys are commonly recalled for noncompliance with the EC Toy Safety Directive and EN 71 requirements. Check out these toy tests to verify your supplier’s goods and protect your business from liability.
If you closely follow the European toy industry, you’ll know toys are commonly recalled for noncompliance with the EC Toy Safety Directive and

Topics: Legal Requirements, Lab Testing, toy testing

U.S. and China Reach Trade Truce, but Tariffs Stay for Now

by Polly Chen on 14 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments
Learn about the trade truce between the U.S. and China, Amazon's Counter Program and Taiwan's plastic straw ban in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Legal Requirements

Apple and Target Issue Major Electronic Product Recalls

by Polly Chen on 23 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments
Learn about Target and Apple's electronic product recalls , brands staying in China and Amazon's revolutionary drones in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Legal Requirements

REACH vs. RoHS Testing: Which Do You Need for Your Product?

by Maegan Burkhart on 5 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments
Importing goods into the EU market? Take a look at the REACH and RoHS standards to make sure your products are fully compliant for the EU market.

Topics: Legal Requirements, Lab Testing

Vietnam’s Workers Work 50 Extra Hours a Month to Make Living Wage

by Polly Chen on 28 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments
Read about the working conditions of Vietnam garment workers, Making Indonesia 4.0 plan and China's EV market in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Legal Requirements

Import Lights into the EU? How to Ensure Lighting Label Compliance

by George Huang on 24 Apr 2019 | 1 Comment
Here are the most common EU lighting label requirements and how pre-shipment inspection can help you identify any issues.

Topics: Product Inspection, Legal Requirements, lighting products

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging