Compliance is not a universal certificate that applies to every order. REACH SVHC, California Prop 65, RoHS, OEKO-TEX, retailer factory-audit requirements, and product testing each depend on the product, destination, materials, and the buyer's own specification.
Bring these requirements into the RFQ before sampling. We can identify what documentation is available, where a counter sample or lab test is needed, and how a pre-shipment inspection can be scheduled without holding up a finished order.
Important Checks Before Requesting a Quote
- State the destination market and retailer requirement rather than asking for a generic compliance certificate.
- Specify whether testing must cover webbing, dyes, plating, fasteners, or the finished product.
- Confirm the current scope and date of any BSCI, Sedex SMETA, or ISO 9001 documentation before vendor approval.
- Agree the AQL level, inspection agency, and timing before production is complete.
How We Support This Sourcing Need
Identifying components for testing
We can list the webbing, dye, plating, and hardware components used in your approved build so an appropriate REACH SVHC, Prop 65, or other requested test can be discussed against the correct sample.
Factory audit coordination
Qualified buyers can ask which factory-audit documents are currently available. If a retailer needs a scheme we do not hold, we will say so and can discuss the audit scope and factory access through the agreed process.
AQL and pre-shipment inspection
Independent agencies such as SGS or QIMA can inspect finished goods before shipment. The inspection level, acceptable quality limit, carton sampling, and reporting format should be agreed in the purchase order.
Export classification and documentation
HS classification and shipping paperwork depend on the material and construction of the exact item. We help buyers provide their customs broker with accurate product information, rather than guessing from a generic product name.
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Common Questions
Can you provide a current BSCI, Sedex, or ISO 9001 certificate with every quotation?
No. Tell us which scheme your vendor approval requires. We will confirm whether a current document is held, its scope and date, and share what is available privately with qualified buyers. Please do not assume a BSCI or Sedex audit is on file until we confirm it.
Does a Prop 65 or REACH report cover all future orders?
A report applies to the tested sample and stated scope. If a material, dye, hardware finish, or supplier changes, the buyer should review whether the evidence remains applicable.
