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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 […]

AQM BD Named as Top 10 Strong ASEAN Brand 2020

Premium third-party quality assurance company AQM BD 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, AQM BD ASEAN Marketing Manager, […]

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 […]

Production Part Approval Process for Automotives

The quality of automotive parts and products needs to be at the highest level for them to be efficient and they should meet specified requirements. In fact, failing to meet them could hinder your chance of finding a buyer within the European market which is why the production  part approval process is so important. The […]

8 Types of Chemical Testing Items for Textiles & Apparel

There are many different types of chemical test for garments and having your products tested in an accredited chemical testing laboratory will ensure they meet relevant standards and regulations. Chemical testing services test, analyse and certify a wide range of chemicals for purity, chemical compatibility and environmental impact. Consumer goods are subject to various regulatory […]

What You Need to Know About the SVHC List

A substance of very high concern (SVHC) is a chemical substance with concerns that have been regarding their use within the European Union(EU).  These substances are subject to authorization under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulations, which were set on December 18, 2006. REACH addresses the production and use of chemical […]

PCB Inspection for Consumer Electronics

It’s important to know about PCB inspection if you are a manufacturer of consumer electronics. Finding quality issues in electronic products early will save time and money for your business. The faster you spot faults and defects the better off you’ll be, especially when it comes to consumer electronics. Supply chain issues in the electronics […]