How to Ensure Your Toys are EN 71 Compliant
We all love toys. Whether it’s a personal favourite you remember from childhood or the ones you buy for your kids today, toys bring our imaginations to life and help educate us about the real world. Because toys are played with by vulnerable persons – children – there are a series of directives and safety […]
What Is Production Monitoring in Quality Control?
When it comes to defects in a supply chain, the earlier the defect is detected – the less costly it gets. Problems can occur at several stages in the supply chain. But most of the time, it happens in the factory during the production. For this and many other reasons, certain businesses keep the factory […]
All You Need to Know About UKCA Marking and UKCA Testing in 2022
With the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, new regulations were put in place to fill the void in which EU legislation has left. One of the major regulatory transitions was the move from the EU’s CE marking – which is a clear indicator that products complied with European product standards – to the newly […]
Guide to E-Mark Certification
All manufactured goods sold in the European Union (EU) must comply with a series of health and safety regulations before they can legally enter the EU market. A wide range of EU regulations exists to ensure that consumer products and materials are safe and effective to use by European citizens. One of strictest class of […]
What Are the 8 Different Types of Environmental Audit?
An environmental audit is an evaluation to ensure a company meets environmental compliance, identifies management system implementation gaps, and institutes related corrective actions. The main goal of an environmental audit is to identify and resolve any potential risks related to the company’s operations to prevent any costly fines or legal course of action. The auditing process […]
The Guide to New Product Introduction (NPI) Processes In Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Bringing a new product into a market is both time-consuming and a daunting task. Because of this, it’s essential to have strategies and a product development process in place so your product gets to the market as smoothly as possible. The new product introduction process (NPI) gives your organisation an actionable framework to streamline your […]
5 Ways to Ensure Production Quality in Manufacturing
Businesses are faced with increased demand for quality products, supply chain disruptions – and not to mention strict regulations. In an increasingly competitive world, it’s important to understand the value of good product quality as a manufacturer. After all, in many cases, your customers don’t need to shop with you and will be able to replace […]
A Complete Guidance for RoHS Compliance in the EU
RoHS is an European Union (EU) directive that has affected the global electronics industry. All manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers and distributors of electrical and electronic equipment aiming to import goods into the EU must comply with this regulation. On July 22, 2019, the Directive 2015/863, also known as, RoHS 3 directive went into effect putting […]
ANSI vs ASTM: Understand the Differences
When dealing with import, export, and footwear creation, regulations are implemented to ensure that the product’s safety and quality standards are upheld. Several governing bodies manage the rules, and in the United States, all working environments are managed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding regulations. The OSHA works closely with independent non-profit […]
How to Conduct an Expert Inspection on Electronic Consumer Products
Electronic consumer products are becoming a highly sought-after product in our ever-modernizing world. The rapid development and growth of these goods can change almost daily. Because of this, regulations such as RoHS and Reach have been created to heavily monitor the standard and safety of goods during the import/export process. This article aims to clarify […]