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Welcome to AQI Service’s quality control blog, where we offer expert solutions for quality control, product inspection, and testing, as well as valuable sourcing tips for Asia. As a trusted third-party inspection company providing services in China and throughout Asia, our daily focus is on delivering top-quality inspection and quality control solutions to optimize our clients’ supply chains while ensuring end-consumer satisfaction is always our top priority. Whether you are a brand owner or an Amazon FBA seller, third-party product inspection is essential for improving product quality.

Our articles aim to showcase our unwavering commitment to making the sourcing world safer for consumers by sharing our extensive product manufacturing and quality control expertise. By being present in the production field and the country of origin of goods, we offer invaluable experiences to importers, retailers, e-retailers, and sourcing offices that manufacture consumer goods in Asia.

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Quality Control

AQL 2.5 Explained: Acceptable Quality Level & Sampling Plans Guide

If you conduct product inspections, you’ve likely encountered the term AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) and specifically AQL 2.5. Acceptance Quality Limit is typically abbreviated by AQL. It is the worst tolerable quality level. It represents…

Alibaba Trusted Suppliers in China & Asia

Product Sourcing

8 Things to be Considered While Selecting the Manufacturers on Alibaba

Find Your Best Manufacturers on Alibaba.com Alibaba is, probably, the largest e-commerce site in the world for finding both factories and suppliers. When you are going to start a business whereas there is very little opportunity for personally…

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Product Sourcing

What is A Third Party Inspection Agency? Why Do You Need The Inspection Agency?

What Is A Third Party Inspection Agency? A third party inspection agency is an unbiased third-party organization that specializes in inspecting products before they are distributed to customers. It is not their responsibility to take part in…

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Air Fryer Buying Guide and Quality Control | How to Inspect Air Fryers in China?

An air fryer is a bit different from a traditional oven. air fryers cook food using circulated, superheated air. Unlike traditional ovens but similar to deep frying. But unlike frying, cooking in an air fryer requires little to no oil. consumers…

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E-Commerce, Product Sourcing

Sites Like Alibaba: Top Alternatives for B2B Sourcing & Sourcing High-Quality Products

If you’re familiar with Alibaba, you know it’s a powerhouse in the B2B world. But sometimes, you need more options—whether you’re looking for better deals, niche products, or different suppliers. That’s where sites like Alibaba come…

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Imitation Jewelry Quality Control Inspection Guidance (Part A)

Imitation jewelry refers to small wearable items, such as rings, bracelets (excluding watch bands), collars, earrings, chain buckles, which contain no precious metals or metal clad with precious metal jewelry (except electroplating or small…

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Quality Control, E-Commerce

10 Interesting Facts About Chinese New Year That You Would Like To Know

How Much Do You Know About Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)? Most people working with Chinese suppliers have heard of Chinese New Year - but few understand what it actually involves. Beyond the celebrations, it is one of the most significant…

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Imitation Jewelry Quality Control Inspection Guidance (Part B)

We shared with you the basic knowledge and process flow of imitation jewelry in the previous part (Imitation Jewelry Quality Control Inspection - Part A). In this part, we will share with you the on-site inspection of imitation jewelry, including…

DANGEROUS TOYS IN YOUR HOME

Product Sourcing, Product Testing

Dangerous Toys – What You Need To Know?

Dangerous Toys, Not All Toys are Safe! Play is an essential part of a child's early development. It helps their brain to develop and for their language and communication skills to mature. Therefore, simple games like shaking a rattle or introducing…

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Quality Control, Product Testing

Children’s Toys Safety Testing and Quality Control Guidance

There are strict guidelines that must be met if you want to import toys from suppliers in China or any other Asian country. The CPSIA regulates these strict guidelines. 仍would like to share what both US and foreign importers must know to…

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Quality Control, Inspection standards

12 Key Points in Quality Control of Tents from China? How to Prepare Tent Inspection Checklist?

Camping is a leisure activity very popular among outdoor sports lovers. However, what many campers do not know is that they are under the protection of international standards, which are formulated to minimize the predictable risks exposed to…

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What are the Top 6 On-site Testings During Outdoor Furniture Inspection

For many people, outdoor furniture is essential. these kinds of luxury outdoor furniture including outdoor chairs and tables need to meet different quality standards than indoor chairs and tables. This is because outdoor furniture items must…

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What Are The Common Test Items for Electric Kettle Inspection? (Updated)

Most of Electric Kettles Made in China Updated on Apr 25. 2021 In a modern electric kettle, the heating element is typically fully enclosed, with a power rating of 2–3 kW at 220V. In countries with 110V mains electricity, the electric…

5 Things to Know When Selling Chinese Goods on Amazon FBA UK

(By MELISSA BURNS) Earning money by importing stuff from China and selling it via Amazon FBA UK used to be relatively easy. However, as people grow savvier with every passing year and the Chinese sellers aggressively move into new markets on…

Quality Control

What Are The Special Inspection Levels in the AQL Table?

Overview of Special Inspection Levels in the AQL Table AQL has always been an important standard for the inspection of consumer products in the quality control industry. Please refer to the article "How to Use the AQL". We explained some keywords…

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Quality Control

What Are Common Test Items And Test Standards For Food Contact Materials?

Common Terms and Definitions in Food Contact Materials Food contact materials and products Under normal conditions of use, various materials and products that have been or are expected to come into contact with food or food additives…

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Quality Control, E-Commerce

What is Third-party Amazon FBA Prep Service? What You can Get from FBA Prep Service?

What is an Amazon FBA Prep Service? Amazon FBA prep is a process of getting the inventory prepared to send to Amazon fulfillment centers. As Amazon has some special requirements for packaging and labeling to create a better customer experience.…

7 Important Things to Know About Amazon Quality Control for FBA Sellers

The Importance of Product Quality on Amazon Understanding the Impact of Ratings If you make a living by selling products on Amazon, you know how important it is for your products to have a good rating. Poor ratings can result in persons…

Quality Control

Happy Chinese New Year 2022 | Year of The Tiger

Happy Chinese New Year Please kindly be informed that our office will be closed from Jan. 27h to Feb. 8th for Chinese New Year holidays and our operation will be resumed on Feb. 8th. The inspections and audits in other Southeast Asian countries…

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6 Quality Defects That Are Most Frequently Found In Shoes Quality Control

Introduction Shoes are part of our daily essentials, and rigorous quality inspection is crucial to ensure their performance. we need them when doing our outdoor activities. but defects can lead to discomfort or even health issues – a key…

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Quality Control

What is GSM Test Method & Factors that Affect The Accuracy of GSM Test

Introduction The consistent quality of products is vital for the manufacturing industry. Many big brands that endured over a century have strict quality inspection procedures. They usually work with an impartial third-party quality control…

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Quality Control

AQL Accept or Reject: How to Decide If a Shipment Passes Inspection

Once you've pulled a sample using the AQL table, the real question is your AQL accept/reject decision - does this shipment pass or fail? (New to AQL itself? See the full AQL Table guide for how sample sizes and AQL levels are determined.) This…

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Quality Control

How Do Product Inspection in China Help You Ensure Product Quality?

If you're a producer, trader, or importer, you're probably buying many of your items from China. It is critical to guarantee that your items meet your requirements. Besides, you have to meet specific quality criteria that you establish. There's…

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Product Sourcing, Quality Control

Wholesale Pet Supplies Manufacturers in China & Quality Control 101 (2022)

Do you sell pet supplies via amazon or other similar sites? Most sellers purchase from pet supplies manufacturers and market their products via these sites for a profitable business. Pet collars, leashes, food supplies, toys, and much more are…

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Stuffed Toys Inspection and Children’s Products Quality (Updated)

Stuffed Toys And Childrens Products Introduction Little kids love stuffed toys. Even grownups find these charming companies enjoyable because of their cuddling nature. Hence, ensuring that safe toys bought for you or your children are of good…

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5 Typical Quality Defects in Commercial Coffee Maker and Inspection Checklist (Updated)

Commercial Coffee Maker Introduction Many people wait till they've had their first hot coffee to start their workday. Consequently, coffee machines with more outstanding functions have been created in recent years. People appreciate how convenient…