By Anastasia Likhacheva Have you ever wondered if it is really useful to do the Carton Drop Test? You are about to find out. First, let’s go further in details in the drop test process. The carton drop test is a quality check that is commonly done in the factory when performing a QC inspection. This test is usually performed only on full … [Read more...]
FDA inspection readiness: What to expect and how to prepare
By George Huang Some importers think they’re shielded from FDA regulations because they outsource manufacturing to factories abroad. You might ask yourself, what are the odds the FDA is actually going to inspect my foreign facility? … [Read more...]
23 fabric defects to look out for during fabric inspection
By Samantha Lim As a garment importer touring your supplier’s factory, you likely have one thing on your mind: the anticipation of customer satisfaction as they buy an item from your product line. … [Read more...]
Bad China suppliers quality: Still tolerable in 2018?
By Renaud Anjoran When people ask me if the quality of China-made products has improved over the past 10 years, they expect me to say “oh yes, certainly”. However, the reality is not that simple. … [Read more...]
5 reasons eCommerce sellers face China quality issues
If you’re an Amazon seller sourcing private label products from China, it is not a matter of IF but WHEN you will have quality issues. … [Read more...]