Digital Product Passports (DPP)Guide for EU Compliance 2025
Digital Product Passports (DPP) are becoming a core requirement for entering the EU market in the coming years. Digital Product Passports are mandatory digital records required under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. They contain structured information on materials, environmental data, traceability, and product compliance. What Is a Digital […]
AQL Calculator Acceptable Quality Limit
Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) is a sampling method used to determine how many defects are permitted within an inspected portion of a production lot. It provides a consistent way to evaluate product quality without checking every unit. AQL Sampling Calculator Determine sample size and acceptance criteria based on ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 […]
Understanding NOM Certification for Mexico
NOM certification is a mandatory compliance requirement for many products sold in Mexico. The system is designed to ensure that goods meet national safety, performance, and labeling standards before entering the market. Importers, manufacturers, and brands that supply consumer goods to Mexico depend on NOM approvals to release shipments, avoid […]
Comprehensive Guide to Packaging Inspection
Packaging inspection refers to a structured evaluation process that verifies the condition, strength, functionality, and compliance of packaging materials and finished packaged goods before shipment. It serves as a safeguard that maintains product integrity during transportation, storage, and handling across global supply chains. Reliable packaging determines whether a product reaches […]
Inspection Services in China: Processes, Standards, and Best Practices
Inspection services in China are widely used by importers to verify product quality, confirm specifications, and support compliance with regulatory requirements. These inspections provide an independent evaluation of workmanship, materials, labeling, and performance before goods are shipped. Third-party inspection in China forms an essential part of supply-chain quality control by […]
Loading Supervision in Mexico
Mexico handles a wide range of imported goods across automotive, electronics, retail, home goods and industrial sectors. Most shipments arrive through major ports such as Manzanillo, Veracruz, Lázaro Cárdenas and Altamira before being transferred to inland distribution centers. Long transit times and multiple handling stages can introduce several quality risks. […]
ECHA Adds 1 New Substance to SVHC Candidate List, Total Now 251
Published: November 5, 2025Effective Date: ImmediateRegulation: REACH – SVHC Candidate List On November 5, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added one new substance to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), bringing the total number to 251 substances. The addition of this new entry follows the […]
EU Amends POPs Regulation to Revise PBDE Limits under (EU) 2025/1482
Published: October 28, 2025Effective Date: From November 17, 2025 (phased implementation)Regulation: POPs Regulation – Persistent Organic Pollutants On October 28, 2025, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/1482, amending the POPs Regulation Annex I to revise concentration limits for five polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): Tetra-BDE, Penta-BDE, Hexa-BDE, Hepta-BDE, and Deca-BDE. […]
KC Mark Requirements in Korea
The KC (Korea Certification) Mark is the national conformity assessment mark of South Korea, indicating that a product meets the country’s safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and radio frequency (RF) requirements. It ensures that electrical and electronic products distributed in the Korean market are compliant with the Korean Agency for Technology […]
How to Verify Third-Party Laboratory Accreditation
Laboratory accreditation verification is the process of confirming that a testing or calibration laboratory operates under recognized technical and quality standards. The verification ensures that laboratory results are valid, traceable, and accepted under international frameworks such as ISO/IEC 17025, CNAS, and the ILAC-MRA (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement). […]
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