Many small buyers don't know where their products can be tested in a laboratory in China. (Actually, many of them don't even know that they are responsible for compliance with their country's safety regulations.) A handful of … [Read more...]
Investigating the Causes of Product Failure and Improving Design
You conduct reliability tests on your new products. You and your suppliers do product inspections and laboratory tests on mass production orders. Your customers probably give you feedback on the issues they find on what you ship to them. … [Read more...]
What Is Compliance Testing? [Podcast]
Why is compliance testing so important for buyers who import products from China? Compliance testing helps assure your product's compliance with your market's product and safety standards. By conducting such testing, you'll be … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Get Faster Results From Laboratory Tests On Your Products
The world is full of technical testing standards. The ASTM alone publishes more than 12,000 each year! However, in some cases, you might find that you need a customized test approach that fits your specific needs. Here are 3 tips that … [Read more...]
How to Check Lab Test Certificates/Reports?
As I wrote in What are Laboratory Certifications Worth in China?, it is important to verify the test reports or conformity certificates. I would guess that between 10% and 30% of the certificates given by Chinese suppliers to their … [Read more...]