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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

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 listes by Alibaba
Global Sources trade shows directoryThe trade shows listes by Global Sources
TSNNAn other event resources
Events eyeA good website listing all trade shows

ASSOCIATIONS PROMOTING QUALITY & BETTER TRADE

Institute of Contemporary Observation (ICO)It is a Chinese civil society organization focusing on labor, law and corporate social responsibility in order to help migrant workers conditions through training programs and courses.
FLA - Fair Labor AssociationThe mission of the Fair Labor Association (FLA), which is a non-profit organization, is to combine the efforts of industry, civil society organizations, and colleges and universities to protect workers' rights and improve working conditions worldwide by promoting adherence to international labor standards.
GAFTA - Grain and Feed Trade AssociationGAFTA's aim to promote international trade and to protect the interests of its members has been the driving force since 1878
WRAP - Worldwide Responsible Apparel ProductionWRAP is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the certification of lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing throughout the world.
IFIA - International Federation of Inspection AgenciesIFIA is the trade association for inspection agencies and other organisations that provide inspection, testing and certification services internationally. The promotion of integrity is one of the federation's top priorities.
Human Rights in China (HRIC)The observatory of human rights in China, based in NY and in HK.
CSR ChinaSupporting sustainable business in china
SyntaoSocial responsibility in business & investment
(STA) International Safe Transit AssociationThe only association in the world dedicated to the specific concerns of packaged-product distribution.
International Labor OrganizationThe International Labour Organization (ILO) is the tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers of its member states in common action to promote 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 (ISO)
ROHSThe dedicated European wepage about RoHs
WEEEThe dedicated European wepage about WEEE

PUBLICATIONS ABOUT QUALITY

Quality DigestA magazine and a complete website both dedicated to Quality
Quality OnlineIt is a US monthly publication focusing on Metrology Methods & Equipment, Software & Analytical Tools and Quality Management: ISO/QS 9000 standards, certification and 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

The American Society for Testing and MaterialsThe famous worlwide association focusing on international standards
National Standards InstituteThe most famous search engine for standards-related information
The American National Standards Institute - ANSIThe Institute that oversees the creation, promulgation and use of thousands of norms and quality guidelines
ISO - International Organization for StandardizationThe most famous international organisation for standardization
The Standards Council of CanadaThe canadian Institute for standardization

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Our online features

  • Online booking
    From anywhere at anytime, book online your quality related orders (inspections/audits/lab tests etc)
  • Online management
    Manage, update, postpone or cancel online all your orders up to 24 hours before the inspection.
  • Online posting
    Within 24 hours after the inspection completion, get your report posted online on your private account and sent by email as well.
  • Online decision
    Accept or Reject your shipments online
  • Online certificates issuance
    Online acceptance of your shipment will automatically issue an inspection certificate to your supplier if required.
  • Online download
    Get our reports templates, our latest technical documents, the directives and the norms concerning your products.