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 […]
Quality Assurance vs Compliance: What’s the Difference?
Comparing quality assurance and quality compliance can be confusing. But a good starting point to defining and differentiating between the two would be to first understand what ‘quality’ is. What is Quality? In basic terms, quality is defined as: “the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree […]
Why Footwear Testing is Essential for Your Brand
Footwear is an essential part of everyday life. Whether you’re taking the dog for a walk or heading halfway across the world (pre-coronavirus, of course), if there’s one thing you’ll need it’s a good pair of shoes to get you there. That’s why it’s important that all footwear meets certain criteria in the production line […]
HQTS Webinar: Exporting to Iraq and Certificate of Conformity
HQTS hosted a live webinar on Friday July 24 offering insight on exporting to Iraq and Certificate of Conformity(COC) procedure. The session, streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and Zoom, saw an expert panel from HQTS India Company present their ideas and industry experience around the subject, as well as answer questions from the audience. Devnath […]
How to Apply for the Iraqi Certificate of Inspection
Iraqi Quality Control The Iraqi Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) has implemented controls to ensure that products will be inspected and tested before they are imported into Iraq. The aim is to spot products that may be fake, or of inferior quality that do not conform to the necessary standards, before they […]
The Importance of Car Manufacturers Inspecting Automotive Parts
Quality control is important in all industries but for manufacturers of automotive parts it is vital to ensure that each and every product leaving the factory is of the very highest quality. Today new cars are more reliable than ever before. As car producers invest in top-quality control inspections so must the manufacturers who form […]
Quality Control for Furniture – What do Importers Need to Know?
Furniture is a necessity in any home and is a reflection of personal style and design. Furniture manufacturing in Asia and China can be challenging for retailers and online shops, who must ensure they remain unique and innovative, whilst they also have to consider consumer safety and ensure they meet time-to-market obligations. Essential elements in […]