Food Audit and Safety Standards
Food safety is vital whether you are a grower, packer, processor, distributor or buyer of bulk feed, supplements or products for human consumption. You must demonstrate integrity and ensure safety of from the source which can be done with a food audit. Food safety encompasses all the routines in the preparation, handling and storage of […]
During Production Inspection for Fashion Manufacturing
Fashion manufacturers either manage or are directly involved in the production of clothing, which could involve cutting fabrics or sewing clothes. During production inspection helps them ensure customers are happy with the end products they provide. However, maintaining an adequate standard of quality takes a lot of effort, from finding out what the customer is […]
Understanding the AQL Calculator
It’s important for there to be a certain level of product quality and an efficient method for recognizing those standards. Quality control is important as it can minimize risks, save money, and time in production. Suppliers can also be managed more easily, as a company you have better bargaining power and brand protection if have […]
A Guide to the Jewelry Test for Manufacturers
Jewelry is an important part of fashion and has moved on from being a luxury item to become an affordable accessory typically made from both semi-precious and non-precious metals that modern-day consumers wear and enjoy. However, metal contamination can cause serious health issues. Therefore, testing is vital to ensure jewelry complies with the right regulations. […]
All You Need to Know About Factory and Supplier Audits
Customers expect top-quality products and manufacturers need to assure they are being produced to the best standards. A trusted technique in checking whether a manufacturing process is under control is to conduct a manufacturing audit. Manufacturing audits are a comprehensive inspection of the process to ensure it is performing correctly. Auditing takes places on-site and […]
What Are the Different Types of Inspection in Quality Control?
There are many types of inspections that are carried out in different industries but in most general terms they are defined as organized examinations or formal evaluations of something or somewhere. They involve routine checks or critical evaluations and are conducted to assess whether the subject is in working order or up to the required […]
REACH Testing: How to Remain Compliant
The REACH certificate of compliance is a document certifying that a product is compliant with the EU REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The acronym stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals. REACH requires that all manufacturers and importers register certain substances in quantities of one tonne or more per year. It impacts most […]
How to Avoid Product Recalls in Your Supply Chain
A supply chain is a system or network between a company and its suppliers dedicated to bringing a product to a consumer or market. A product recall is when that product has a risk of not being fit for use within that market or harming the consumer. They say the customer is always right, but […]
Keeping Track of Your Automotive Quality Control
If you think buying a car can be expensive, imagine how costly a product recall of a vehicle can be to a business. That’s one of the main reasons why it’s important to ensure the right quality and safety checks are conducted on what you’re producing and bringing to market. But there are plenty of […]
HQTS Webinar – The New Global Food Supply Chain: Smart Technologies & Food Safety Post-Covid-19
HQTS hosted a live webinar on Wednesday August 26, 2020, offering insight on the challenges regarding the food supply chain. The session, streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube and Zoom, saw an expert panel from different companies present their ideas and industry experience around the subject, as well as answer questions from the audience. Webinar Agenda […]