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We’re proud to announce that QIMA India’s Tiruppur laboratory has earned ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from NABL for textile and toy testing! 🎉 This milestone, along with our CPSC approval for the U.S. market, reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality testing services for India-based suppliers and brands.   Our state-of-the-art facility offers: ✅ Industry-leading turnaround times ✅ Tailored testing protocols with expert technical support ✅ Dedicated customer service ✅ Advanced quality insights dashboard to streamline compliance   Ready to ensure your textiles and toys meet global standards? Contact QIMA India today to learn how we can help you get to market faster! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/dJBpWrt   #QIMA #ProductTesting #TextilesCompliance #ToysCompliance #QIMAIndia #NABLAccredited 

Hi everyone👋 we’re back again with a new article, and this time it’s all about preparing for peak season. With the holiday rush fast approaching, brands, manufacturers, and retailers are feeling the pressure, especially amidst tariff chaos and sourcing shifts. We've included a lot of actionable tips from our very own experts Michael Bland and Christopher Wheeler to help you stay ahead. From building a flexible supplier network to leveraging AI for risk management and maintaining quality with proactive inspections, this article ensures you meet consumer expectations. Read the full article now and get holiday-ready 👇 #peakseason #supplychain #tariffchaos #retailsuccess #QIMAinsights #QIMAnewsletter

In 2025, the rules of global sourcing are being rewritten, with shifting tariffs, diversification of sourcing, and new regulations. It’s time for a decryption session with a supply chain resilience expert, right? Join us for a fireside chat with Janet Seltzer, Supply Chain Resilience Expert, whose 40-year career spans Production, Product Development, Innovation, R&D, Quality, Logistics, and Operations.  Janet has helped top apparel brands navigate complexity, and now she’s sharing what’s working in today’s unpredictable landscape. You’ll also get exclusive QIMA data on how leading brands are: ✅ Responding to “whack-a-mole” trade disruptions ✅ Extending visibility beyond Tier 1 suppliers ✅ Preserving quality & compliance while nearshoring accelerates Whether you lead procurement, quality, or operations, you’ll leave with concrete strategies to: 📌 Strengthen risk management 📌 Navigate new compliance challenges 📌 Future-proof your sourcing decisions 🎯 If disruption is the new normal, this is your playbook. 🔗 Save your seat — space is limited: https://shorturl.at/R5O72 #SupplyChain #SourcingStrategy #Compliance #Nearshoring #RiskManagement #ApparelIndustry #BuildTrust #QIMA

🤝 Amid US-China trade tensions, China is strengthening ties with the EU. QIMA data reveals a +5% YoY increase in European demand for product inspections in China, with Toys and Recreational Products leading at +24% YoY. 💡Despite diversification efforts, China remains a key supplier for critical EU consumer goods. How will this shape your sourcing strategy? 👉 Explore more in the QIMA Q3 2025 Barometer: https://shorturl.at/z8v7a #ChinaEUtrade #globalsourcing #supplychaintrends #QIMA #QIMAbarometer

¿Sabías que el 40% de las auditorías a nuevos proveedores detectan fallos críticos en calidad o cumplimiento? En un contexto donde el 75% de las empresas están diversificando su cadena de suministro, elegir nuevos proveedores sin un proceso de validación es un riesgo operativo directo que también afecta tu reputación. Por eso en QIMA desarrollamos una checklist profesional con los 4 pasos clave para auditar y validar nuevos proveedores antes de cerrar cualquier trato, el cual incluye: -Indicadores críticos de riesgo a evaluar en la primera visita -Cómo detectar señales de alerta en capacidad de producción y cumplimiento ético - Herramientas claves para tomar decisiones ágiles (inspecciones en sitio en menos de 48h y reportes en el mismo día) ¡Mantener la eficiencia sin comprometer calidad ni compliance es posible! Descárgala aquí y compártela con tu equipo: https://lnkd.in/dgs7W35R #SupplyChain #GestiónDeProveedores #Procurement #Auditorías #Compliance #RiskManagement #QIMA #CadenaDeSuministro

We've got exciting news for E&E brands and suppliers eyeing the Mexican market. Our Shanghai lab has secured a mutual recognition agreement with NYCE Lab, so we can now carry out electrical & electronics NOM-compliant safety testing for the Mexican market in China.     This streamlines market access for brands and suppliers, making things easier for you in a few ways:  ✅ Cost-effective testing without shipping samples to Mexico ✅ Faster processes by testing where production happens ✅ Precise, recognized test reports meeting NOM requirements   Pierre-Nicolas DISSER, CEO of QIMA’s Consumer Products Division, shared, “By enabling NOM-compliant testing in Shanghai, we’re empowering brands and suppliers to enter the Mexican market with greater efficiency and confidence, reinforcing our commitment to delivering seamless, high-quality compliance solutions.”   Thinking about expanding into Mexico? Drop us a line and talk to us about our NOM testing services for E&E products.    Click to read more: https://lnkd.in/g6jYVhRR #QIMA #ProductCompliance #MexicoMarketAccess #NOM #ElectricalAndElectronicsSafetyTesting  

The EUDR requires businesses to ensure their products are deforestation-free 🚫🌳 , which means knowing the exact origin of raw materials like soy, beef, palm oil, and more. Supply chain transparency is now a legal necessity, and non-compliance could lead to significant fines and reputational risks. QIMA’s due diligence services can help you map your supply chain and ensure compliance ➡️ https://shorturl.at/0hlFy #QIMA #eudr #eusustainability #esg #supplychain #rawmaterials #QIMApolls

🚨 SFDA Cosmetics Regulations Update: Join Our Webinar July 16! �� On June 24, 2025, the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) approved significant updates to key regulations impacting all cosmetics and personal care products in Saudi Arabia: SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2024 — “Cosmetics - Safety Requirements in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products” SFDA.CO/GSO 2528:2024 — “Cosmetics - Cosmetic and Personal Care Claims Regulation” Our expert Aseel Al Ghrouz will review these latest SFDA regulatory updates and cover the essentials you need to know to stay compliant. Register today! #SFDAupdates #SaudiMarketEntry #SFDAcertification #CosmeticCompliance #ProductCompliance

🚨 US supply chains are feeling the heat from recent tariff shifts, but long-term sourcing patterns remain steady. QIMA’s data shows a -24% YoY drop in US demand for inspections and audits in China, while Southeast Asia surges by +29%. 💡The temporary tariff pause for non-China countries ends in July, threatening disruptions as the holiday season kicks off. Are you prepared for peak season challenges? 📦 👉 Dive into the details with the QIMA Q3 2025 Barometer: https://shorturl.at/z8v7a #USsupplychain #tariffimpact #sourcingstrategy #QIMA #QIMAbarometer

En la Feria de Qinghai, QIMA tuvo el honor de representar al sector de inspección y certificación de México, junto con la Cámara Mexicana Internacional de Comercio e Industria (MEXCHAMBER), destacando oportunidades de negocio en diferentes sectores. Presentamos nuestras soluciones de cumplimiento normativo, diseñadas para ayudar a las empresas a cumplir con los estándares regulatorios de México y facilitar una entrada al mercado más segura y ágil. ¡Agradecidos por el reconocimiento y las conversaciones tan valiosas en este importante evento! #QIMA #CadenaDeSuministro #CumplimientoNormativo #FeriaQinghai #MEXCHAMBER