RoHS Testing: 10 Common Questions Answered
RoHS is a compulsory standard restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical goods in the European Union (EU). Naturally, RoHS can become quite confusing with its many updates and use of technical terminology. That’s why we’ve put together a trusty jargon buster to help you get to grips with the subject […]
The 3 Tiers of Amazon APASS and Certification
Amazon’s APASS is a set of guidelines from the ecommerce giant ensuring a more convenient and sustainable shipping experience. As ordering online continues to grow and customer demand increases, more emphasis and scrutiny has naturally been placed on delivery services including packaging and speed. APASS was introduced to simplify the process for all parties and […]
Quality Focus 2021: Denis Treacy, CEO, Culture Compass
Last year saw many challenges for trade and supply chains everywhere with major disruptions such as Covid-19 and the Brexit transition playing a part. But despite a tough year, it also presented an opportunity for firms to adapt and evolve. As we move into 2021, it’s a good time to take stock of how 2020 […]
How to Achieve Zero Defects in Your Supply Chain
Zero defects are a highly-regarded concept in quality management that refers to a state where waste and defects are reduced. Quality management includes quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement and aiming for zero defects ensures the highest quality standards in projects and products. The zero defects concept is effective because it’s adaptable […]
Food Quality: The Value of Food Sampling
Food is essential for keeping us strong, healthy and alert so safety is vital and is ensured through food sampling. Food hygiene isn’t just something restaurants and warehouses need to worry about; it’s also important to know how to prepare food safely in the home. Everyone is responsible for food safety. But the food industry […]
Footwear Testing Standards for Manufacturers
Footwear is key to protecting and supporting our feet in different life situations such as work and play which is why footwear testing is important. A range of different tests exist in quality control to ensure a pair of shoes is fit for purpose so the product can be brought to market and sold. Safety […]
Evaluating Coffee Quality with the Cupping Test
Coffee is more popular than ever which means an increased focus on consumer satisfaction and the quality of beans via the cupping test. The cupping test is one of the most effective methods in quality control for ensuring the product is up to scratch.Cupping coffee is important as the product has become one of the […]
HQTS Named as Top 10 Strong ASEAN Brand 2020
Premium third-party quality assurance company HQTS has been recognised on this year’s Strong ASEAN Brands Award top 10 list following a celebratory announcement ceremony last weekend. Each year, winners are invited to join the Ho Chi Minh event and this year’s esteemed crop were announced on Saturday December 5. Robin Leong, HQTS ASEAN Marketing Manager, […]
HQTS Webinar – EU Smart Home Automation and Appliance Industry Growth, Challenges and Opportunities by 2027
Our recent webinar on EU Smart Home Automation and Appliance Industry Growth, Challenges and Opportunities by 2027 saw a panel of industry experts discuss the topic in detail. The session was streamed live on Zoom and YouTube on Friday December 4, 2020 and featured three presentations that touched on standardisation, security, supply chain changes and […]
Hard Goods at Home: Ceramic and Glassware Testing
Hard goods are often described in a retailer’s inventory by whether they come in boxes or not. Small appliances do usually come in boxes, whereas sporting equipment does not, for example. Manufacturers and marketers of hard goods sometimes aim to increase the appeal of their products by trying to minimise the package sizes as much […]