HQTS opens New ISO 17025 Footwear Testing Laboratory in Vietnam
The recently acquired HQTS Testing Laboratory in Vietnam with ISO 17025 certification. This is a huge achievement for HQTS and will continue to increase its global exposure. The HQTS Vietnam Laboratory has advanced testing equipment and fantastic facilities, which can provide all kinds of testing services across Southeast Asia including footwear, clothing and many other […]
Quality Focus 2021: Ian Bell, Global Lead, Research, Euromonitor
As the first month of 2021 draws to a close, it’s hard to put everything that happened last year into perspective considering what occurred. But while it’s been a challenging 12 months for the world, it also presented a time to take stock and evaluate things as we prepare for and and look forward to […]
Inspection and Testing Services for Rice Quality
There are three vital sources of human life: air, water and food, all of which are affected by the impact of pollution in the earth’s atmosphere. It’s important to carry out procedures to ensure the quality of these fundamentals and in terms of food, rice is one that needs to be maintained. How to control […]
GMP Audit for the Food Industry
A GMP audit in quality control refers to good manufacturing practices and it ensures the quality and safety of your products. It is a set of standards and principles your business should work to in order to achieve the best results for your products. When applied to the food industry, it means you will be […]
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 […]