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Exploding batteries and factory fires still problems for supply chains
QUALITY control and compliance service provider AsiaInspection (AI) says there has been a 12.6 per cent year-on-year increase in audit and inspection demands in the third quarter.
The increase is consistent with the economic rebound China has displayed recently and with the latest manufacturing PMI data for September showing a sustained growth at 50.4, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
AI figures show a strong upward trend in demand for China inspections for such segments as electrical and electronic items (+18 per cent in 2016 year to date) and especially printing and packaging, where product inspections surged 48 per cent.
So far in 2016, AI figures show a significant jump in E&E product inspections across Asia, with a 19 per cent increase year over year - highlighting the concern electronics brands and retailers have over their products' quality and safety.
As a matter of fact, consumer safety issues in this product category are still frequent, the most recent of them being the massive recall of 2.5 million Samsung smartphones, after numerous reports of fires, injuries and explosions caused by overheating batteries. The recall, estimated to cost the company US$1 billion, affects Europe, the US, Australia and South Korea.
Meanwhile, lead and phthalates (chemical additive to plastic) continue making the headlines in the US, evidencing the need for better chemical controls in consumer products.
In the past quarter alone, lead concerns resulted in the recall of water bottles, toys, costume jewellery, and even cooking spices.
The increase is consistent with the economic rebound China has displayed recently and with the latest manufacturing PMI data for September showing a sustained growth at 50.4, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
AI figures show a strong upward trend in demand for China inspections for such segments as electrical and electronic items (+18 per cent in 2016 year to date) and especially printing and packaging, where product inspections surged 48 per cent.
So far in 2016, AI figures show a significant jump in E&E product inspections across Asia, with a 19 per cent increase year over year - highlighting the concern electronics brands and retailers have over their products' quality and safety.
As a matter of fact, consumer safety issues in this product category are still frequent, the most recent of them being the massive recall of 2.5 million Samsung smartphones, after numerous reports of fires, injuries and explosions caused by overheating batteries. The recall, estimated to cost the company US$1 billion, affects Europe, the US, Australia and South Korea.
Meanwhile, lead and phthalates (chemical additive to plastic) continue making the headlines in the US, evidencing the need for better chemical controls in consumer products.
In the past quarter alone, lead concerns resulted in the recall of water bottles, toys, costume jewellery, and even cooking spices.
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