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What is FCC Part 15? The Basics Explained
Imagine that you’re on a plane from Los Angeles to New York, and the flight crew is preparing for landing. They instruct you to power down your electronic devices, but not everyone does. Some of the devices on board are unintentionally emitting radiofrequency (RF)...
What is California Prop 65, and Which Products Does it Apply To?
California is the most populous U.S. state, and its economy is also the nation’s largest. With a GDP of over $3 trillion USD, on its own, it would be the fifth-largest economy in the world. The state is a large market for consumer product importers, and if you sell...
Want to Improve Your Quality Management System? (3 Helpful Tips)
An effective quality management system (QMS) provides many benefits to companies that manufacture consumer products. It can help prevent mistakes, reduce waste, and lower operating costs in your business. If you have already developed a quality management system, you...
Sourcing in Sri Lanka: Is it a Good Fit for Your China Plus One Strategy?
As China's labor costs rise and supply chains tighten, many importers have shifted toward a China plus one approach in recent years. And a relatively new player in the Asian economy, Sri Lanka, is quickly rising as a key possibility for sourcing. The country offers...
How to Improve Product Quality for Better Business Results
Are you concerned that the quality of your products is not living up to customer expectations? Do consumers leave too many negative reviews on your e-commerce platforms or return products too often? If so, it may be time to think about improving your product quality....
3 Types of Warning Labels Required for Children’s Products in the US
When you are preparing to sell a children’s product in the United States — whether it’s a stroller, board game, baby crib, or something else — adding warning labels to it can be an essential part of ensuring regulatory compliance. Depending on the details of your...
Manufacturing in the UK: 3 Things Importers Need to Understand
Many companies have reconsidered significant aspects of their supply chain in recent years. They’ve rethought practices like JIT and looked for new locations to source their parts and products. The United Kingdom is a country with a long history of manufacturing, and...
Live Webinar: Effective Ways to Manage Product Quality
Does managing the product quality from your suppliers and factories, especially when they are far away, give you a severe headache? We have partnered with HKTDC.com on an upcoming Sourcing webinar, in which our founder, Andy Church, will bring you essential tips,...
Manufacturing in Turkey: Is it a Good Option for Importers?
Many importers have chosen to diversify their manufacturing locations in recent years to include European countries. This trend accelerated when the COVID-19 pandemic started wreaking havoc on global economies and markets. Turkey is among a few nations that have...
10 Quality Quotes to Inspire You to Improve Your Products
Throughout the years, many great business and manufacturing thinkers have brought us quality quotes that, while short and to the point, impacted people’s thinking about quality management. Below, we’ve presented ten quality quotes that we think are worth your...
How to Ensure Product Safety and Compliance Before Selling Your Goods
The transition from product design to manufacturing is often a rocky and difficult journey for unprepared companies. Unfortunately, too many importers don’t realize how vital it is to conduct thorough product compliance research early on. Because they neglect this...
5 Things Amazon Sellers Should Know About Consumer Product Regulations
In July 2021, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed a complaint against Amazon over the sale of hazardous products, including 24,000 carbon monoxide detectors and 400,000 hair dryers that failed to protect users from shock and electrocution. As a...
What are Product Specifications, and Why are They Essential for Quality Management?
The consequences of poor quality management can be devastating to consumer product companies. From one-star reviews to product recalls and business failure, you could be in for a world of hurt if you don’t put the proper measures in place. Many less-experienced...
Welcome to 2022. What Can Importers Expect This Year?
2021 was a challenging year for many importers with a frustrating number of supply chain disruptions. From the vessel Ever Given getting stuck in the Suez Canal to numerous lockdowns, port closures, and extreme weather events, things were in a constant state of flux....
Insight Quality Services: 2021 Year in Review
As another year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on 2021 and ponder what 2022 has in store for us. This was, unfortunately, a challenging year for many people involved in international trade. At the end of last year, most were hopeful that the pandemic situation...
What You Need to Know About Visiting Your Overseas Factory
Visiting a factory can be a worthwhile investment of your time, money, and energy, and it can help you catch potential issues with a new supplier and move projects forward more quickly. At the moment, however, the pandemic is making travel to Asian countries quite...
How to Develop a Simple Quality Control Plan for Your Product
Are you building a new consumer brand and putting your products out into the market? If your goods fail to meet consumer expectations, it can lead to poor reviews, reduced sales, and even business failure. To avoid disastrous product quality issues, you need to have a...
What Makes a Good Supplier “Good?” 6 Important Qualities to Look For
When you’re trying to find a manufacturer to produce your consumer products, due diligence is essential. You need to look for a supplier that matches your business needs as closely as possible. But what are the most important attributes to focus on during your...