What Is Iraq Certificate of Inspection and Why Do You Need It?
Iraq Certificate of Inspection (COI) from 1st January 2020 involves exporters and importers trading with Iraq the need to comply with the requirements of pre-inspection, testing and the issuing of the Certificates of Conformity of goods imported into Iraq. Although not all products are included in the regulated product list, the documents that support the […]
Tips to Source & Ensure Product Quality for your Online Store
It was 25 years ago in 1994 when the first online purchase was made. Since then, online shopping has changed the way people shop, allowing people to buy everything and anything from the comfort of their own homes. The e-commerce boom has changed shopping habits as we don’t have to wait in queues any longer, […]
Case Study – Inspecting Stainless Steel Products
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Introduction USA based importer and buying agency, BRM Imports LLC import stainless steel kitchen and household products including; bento boxes and lunch boxes, stainless steel and household products with the majority of their imports coming from India. In 2019, the company experienced product quality issues, however, they are aiming to improve their services and […]
Accomplishment for AQM BD India and Bangladesh Inspectors
Hello from Team India! Due to COVID-19 most countries went into complete lockdown and India has been highly affected, with a lockdown in place since 20th March 2020. Despite this, our inspectors have been highly committed to perform their necessary duties and complete any urgent inspections. Ajinkya Nakod; had an inspection scheduled on 22nd March […]
Using Eco-Friendly Textiles Materials and OEKO Tex Standard 100
Textile manufacturing includes, obtaining the raw materials, pre-treatment, dyeing and printing, labelling the final products and packaging, these processes can have a negative impact on the ecological environment and human health, as they can involve various chemicals and toxins that could cause environmental issues, resulting in severe human allergies and skin irritations, immune and reproductive […]
Outdoor Furniture Inspection and QC Standards
With summer fast approaching outdoor furniture is vital. The weather is getting warmer and people are spending more time outside in their gardens. However, outdoor tables and chairs need to meet different standards compared to in-home furniture. It’s important to evaluate these products prior to shipment to ensure that all furniture items are durable enough […]
Electronical Appliances from Thailand
Thailand is fast becoming a leading country in Southeast Asia in the electronics industry. Although world leaders such as Japan and South Korea still top the sector, their growth has created space for other countries to also move ahead. Thailand is now taking advantage of this opportunity and providing a highly skilled workforce at competitive […]
South East Asia Rubber Markets in 2020
Southeast Asia accounts for 97% of the world’s natural rubber production with Thailand being the largest producer followed by Indonesia and Vietnam. Other large rubber producers in the region include India, China and Malaysia. In 2019, natural rubber production globally stood at 13.804 million tonnes, in 2020 this is expected to rise 2.7% to 14.177 […]
Import and Export Trade between India and Iraq
Historically, India and Iraq have a strong political, economic and cultural relationship that goes back years. Since the outbreak of the war in Iraq that started in 2003, India has been supporting a free, democratic and unified Iraq. India responded to the urgent needs of Iraq, giving them relief and helping their economy by committing […]
Sourcing Checklist for Trading Companies and Factories
When sourcing products from companies in Southeast Asia, it can be quite challenging to determine if your supplier is a trading company or a factory. A trading company does not produce goods and they usually source various products from factories instead. Whereas, a factory cuts out the middleman and you go directly to the source. Factories People who are […]
