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Sourcing webistes

Global SourcesSource from verified suppliers in China and worldwide.
Smart China SourcingGet practical advice on how to source from China.
AlibabaA famous sourcing web plateform.
Made in ChinaA famous sourcing website.
Asia king WorldAn other sourcing and trade leads website.
China Yellow PagesThe Chinese version of the famous yellow pages.
China LocatorAn other sourcing website focusing only on China.
HKTDCA trusted online sourcing platform that connects over 100,000 credible suppliers.

B2B market places

BerlinkaufInternational Trade community.

TRADE SHOWS & FAIRS Directory

The Trade Shows in ChinaAll the fairs and trade shows in China.
Biz Trade ShowsThe largest directory of trade fairs and business events.
Alibaba Trade Shows directoryThe trade shows listed by Alibaba.
Global Sources trade shows directoryThe trade shows listed by Global Sources.
TSNNAn other event resources.
Events eyeA good website listing all trade shows.

ASSOCIATIONS PROMOTING QUALITY & BETTER TRADE

ICOThe Institute of Contemporary Observation is a Chinese civil society organization focusing on labor, law and corporate social responsibility.
FLAThe Fair Labor Association is a non-profit organization focusing on protecting workers' rights and improving working conditions worldwide.
GAFTAGrain and Feed Trade Association is focusing on promoting international trade and protecting the interests of its members since 1878.
WRAPWorldwide Responsible Apparel Production is a non-profit organization certififying lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing worldwide.
IFIAThe International Federation of Inspection Agencies is the trade association for inspection, testing and certification agencies.
HRICThe observatory of human rights in China, based in NY and in HK.
CSR ChinaSupporting sustainable business in china.
SyntaoSocial responsibility in business & investment.
STA The International Safe Transit Association is dedicated to the specific concerns of packaged-product distribution.
ILOThe International Labour Organization is the tripartite UN agency promoting decent work throughout the world.

ENVIRONMENTAL, WEEE & RoHS Resources

Blue AngelThe official webiste of the first and oldest environment-related label in the world for products and services.
EcoLabelthe European Union Eco-label Homepage.
EEA The European Environment Agency website.
Green DotThe German label for environment compliancy.
ISOThe official website of the International Organization for Standardization's.
ROHSThe dedicated European wepage about RoHs.
WEEEThe dedicated European wepage about WEEE.
REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals.

PUBLICATIONS ABOUT QUALITY

Quality DigestA magazine and a complete website both dedicated to Quality.
Quality OnlineUS monthly publication focusing on Metrology Methods & Equipment, Software & Analytical Tools and Quality Management & compliance.
Safety LinkA very basic but very complete website about product safety resources and quality, norms etc.
CE - Compliance Engineering MagazineCe-mag.com is the world's foremost on-line resource for international developments in regulatory compliance for electronics engineers.

TESTINGS & STANDARDS / Product Quality & Safety Resources

ASTMThe American Society for Testing and Materials is the famous worlwide association focusing on international standards.
NSIThe National Standards Institute is the most famous search engine for standards-related information.
ANSIThe American National Standards Institute oversees the creation, promulgation and use of norms and quality guidelines.
ISOThe International Organization for Standardization is a must.
The Standards Council of CanadaThe canadian Institute for standardization