Tuesday June 17th 2008
Authorities seek greater enforcement of child labor laws
China must strengthen enforcement of its legislation against child labor, legal experts said on the eve of the World Day Against Child Labor, which falls today, June 2008, 17th.
Wednesday June 11th 2008
700 toys export licenses revoked
Seven hundred toy factories have had their export licenses revoked following a nationwide inspection campaign of all 3,540 of the country's export-oriented toy firms that began in August.
Thursday May 29th 2008
You don't always get what you pay for. Evaluating Quality in apparel
How to control quality for garments in a glance when visiting your supplier?
Saturday May 10th 2008
Putting Dishwasher-Safe to the Test
A look at how today's plastics are standing up to the tough dishwasher environment.
Thursday April 17th 2008
China source of half EU's dangerous goods
Half of all dangerous products seized by European customs and product safety authorities last year came from China, the European Commission said.
Wednesday February 20th 2008
Guangdong to raise minimum wage
South China's Guangdong Province says it will raise its minimum wage.
Wednesday January 16th 2008
Asia toy producers focus on safety
Industry leaders at Asia's largest toy fair, held in Hong Kong last week, defended Chinese manufacturers' commitment to safety standards and reiterated that strong exports were a sign of growing consumer confidence in China-made toys, despite massive recalls last year.
Friday December 14th 2007
Zhejiang Toy Exporters Sign Quality Control Pledge
Zhejiang Bureau of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has signed a quality control and operation pledge letter with toy exporters across the province.
Monday December 3rd 2007
Chinese Manufacturers Must Boost Quality Control To Secure Insurance Cover
Despite recent product recalls, brokers and insurers are rising to the challenge of insuring the Chinese manufacturing industry for recalls. However, leading insurance broker and risk management consultant Aon is warning that companies need to boost their commitment to quality control to secure coverage.
Saturday November 10th 2007
Meeting ANSI Z535.6 Compliance Standards in Collateral Materials
About a year ago, a new manufacturing standard for product safety information was issued to govern product manuals, instructions, and other collateral materials.
Thursday November 8th 2007
Toy contaminated with the rape drug
U.S. safety officials have recalled about 4.2 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots bead toys that contain a chemical that has caused some children to vomit and become comatose after swallowing them.
Thursday November 1st 2007
China cracks down on toy factories
More than 700 toy factories in booming southern China have been banned from exporting as part of a crackdown on shoddy products.
Tuesday October 16th 2007
China sponsors quality-control training in its toy industry
China government realizes the importance of quality control training after Mattel issues.
Monday October 8th 2007
Recalls seen leading to industry shake-up in China
Chinese factories boss are much more concerned by the quality of their products before Christmas
Thursday September 27th 2007
Mattel's mea culpa too little, too late
Mattel apologize for his millions of recalls due to use of substandards paints
Wednesday September 26th 2007
Quality control spending to increase
More and more chinese suppliers are using QC to satisfy their foreign customers.
Monday September 24th 2007
Quality takes over from cheapness in China
UK companies had their products made in China because it was cheaper, but now most companies have a much higher priority , quality !
Friday September 21st 2007
Mattel apologizes to China over recalls
Mattel Inc. recognizes its responsibility in toys recalls in China
Thursday September 20th 2007
More lead-paint toy recalls coming, source says
More toys with lead-contaminated paint will be recalled in the coming weeks, a source with knowledge of the announcements.
Friday September 14th 2007
Disney hit by labor abuse claim
Workers at a factory making toys for the Walt Disney Company have lodged a complaint with the city's labor department, claiming they are being paid below the minimum wage and are overworked.
Monday September 3rd 2007
China defends its battered toy industry with factory tour for foreign media
Afetr a lots of recalls, China opens its factories to foreign media.
Monday August 20th 2007
What did Mattel do to stop the toys?
Is Mattel the only one to blame ?
Wednesday August 15th 2007
Recalls Don't Cut Demand for Chinese Products
Recalled toys and games account for less than two percent of exports in the first half of this year.
Toy recall prompts quality control questions
The latest recall of almost $20 million worth of Chinese-made toys has raised big questions about 21st Century quality control.
Monday August 13th 2007
Handle with scare
Tackling tainted products at home and abroad needs a holistic approach
Saturday August 11th 2007
China to get lessons in UK quality control
British high street chains are stepping up efforts to control the quality of Chinese imports amid a spate of scares which have cast a shadow over the ubiquitous "Made in China" label.
Tuesday August 7th 2007
China warning for UK importers
Law firm advises UK businesses to check quality of imported goods.
Thursday July 26th 2007
Shoppers offered few safeguards against 'Wild West' imports
Chinese products have become so prevalent in the United States that they're on just about every store shelf and in everyone's reach. But the sheer volume of imports means many are out of reach of government regulators.
Saturday July 7th 2007
China's Safety Issues Could Be Deadly for Its Economy
deadly pet food, toxic fish, lead-painted toys, poisonous toothpaste, burning pyjama...
Friday July 6th 2007
International Shipping Standards Bring New Opportunities and Challenges to the Export Logistics Industry
Heat treatment or chemical treatment for your wood packaging...