Textile safety testing is increasingly important
2014-06-02
In recent years, EU member states have continued to strengthen supervision of consumer product safety. Relevant inspection reports show that from plush toys, plastic toys to clothing, products that do not meet EU safety standards are burned every year. In 2011, the most complained about consumer products in the EU were consumer products containing harmful substances. Strengthening the safety testing of daily consumer goods such as textiles and clothing and the control of hazardous substances in the production process have become an important part of the current work of enterprises.
TüV Süd (hereinafter referred to as "TüV SüD") is a third-party testing organization with global resources and a professional technical team to help companies meet the regulatory requirements of different markets around the world. The agency customizes efficient "one-stop" testing, inspection and certification solutions based on the needs of enterprises to help them achieve product compliance and avoid repeated test items in different testing processes, greatly shortening testing time and effectively reducing enterprise product costs. The agency's strict testing process can also help companies find loopholes in their technology and management, optimize production processes from the source, and help companies reduce business risks to the greatest extent.
According to Lei Jiawen, general manager of TüV SüD Hong Kong Co., Ltd. and director of toys, children's products and groceries in Greater China, TüV SüD first served as a technical support department of the German government. Its main function is to control product safety and is authoritative in the industry. In the early 1990s, TüV SüD began to enter China and provide a wide range of chemical testing solutions, aiming to help designers and manufacturers deepen their understanding of toxic substances and increase their sensitivity and alertness to the content of chemical substances in products. In addition, this professional organization also provides various physical performance tests, such as the EU's REACH regulations, the US Consumer Product Safety Act CPSC, China's GB national standards, etc. The group also has a strong chemical research and development team that updates information according to changes in laws and regulations and communicates them to customers as soon as possible.
A large number of international buyers contacted by TüV SüD Group come from well-known brands in the United States and Europe and retail companies such as shopping malls. In order to help them smoothly process and purchase garments in China, they must first understand the regulations and standards of the destination country. At the same time, they must understand the latest technical requirements and regulatory changes for textiles abroad to help companies quickly grasp the pulse of the market. As far as textile-related products are concerned, products such as hats, scarves, gloves, clothing, fabrics, shoes and hats, bags, etc. all fall into the category of textiles. The group's textile division can provide customers with inspection, testing, certification and training services. Lu Yanmei, director of the textile department of TüV SüD Greater China, said: "From the perspective of textile testing-related businesses, TüV SüD's global revenue last year was nearly 1.7 billion euros, and textiles are currently only a small part. However, the group has really considered it as a strategy for two or three years. As far as global textiles are concerned, since global suppliers are mainly concentrated in Asia, if 50% of the world purchases from China, we will have 50% of the market. In the future, the business will expand with the growth of buyer demand."
"Today, the quality and technology of China's exported products are getting better and better. For example, in the 1960s, everyone paid more attention to physical testing items, such as color fastness and fiber composition. By the late 1980s, attention began to be paid to the chemical aspects, such as azo dyes, formaldehyde, heavy metal content in products, etc. Until the early 2000s, chemistry Substances have become the focus of attention. As the market's focus on quality changes, the industry's reliance on third-party inspection agencies will become stronger. China's textile industry should strive to improve product quality and environmental protection standards, and enhance awareness of intellectual property protection. In this process, TüV cannot rely solely on "low prices" and "volume". SüD will develop efficient testing, inspection and certification plans based on the buyer's situation, and is committed to improving China's overall garment processing market," Lu Yanmei said.
TüV Süd (hereinafter referred to as "TüV SüD") is a third-party testing organization with global resources and a professional technical team to help companies meet the regulatory requirements of different markets around the world. The agency customizes efficient "one-stop" testing, inspection and certification solutions based on the needs of enterprises to help them achieve product compliance and avoid repeated test items in different testing processes, greatly shortening testing time and effectively reducing enterprise product costs. The agency's strict testing process can also help companies find loopholes in their technology and management, optimize production processes from the source, and help companies reduce business risks to the greatest extent.
According to Lei Jiawen, general manager of TüV SüD Hong Kong Co., Ltd. and director of toys, children's products and groceries in Greater China, TüV SüD first served as a technical support department of the German government. Its main function is to control product safety and is authoritative in the industry. In the early 1990s, TüV SüD began to enter China and provide a wide range of chemical testing solutions, aiming to help designers and manufacturers deepen their understanding of toxic substances and increase their sensitivity and alertness to the content of chemical substances in products. In addition, this professional organization also provides various physical performance tests, such as the EU's REACH regulations, the US Consumer Product Safety Act CPSC, China's GB national standards, etc. The group also has a strong chemical research and development team that updates information according to changes in laws and regulations and communicates them to customers as soon as possible.
A large number of international buyers contacted by TüV SüD Group come from well-known brands in the United States and Europe and retail companies such as shopping malls. In order to help them smoothly process and purchase garments in China, they must first understand the regulations and standards of the destination country. At the same time, they must understand the latest technical requirements and regulatory changes for textiles abroad to help companies quickly grasp the pulse of the market. As far as textile-related products are concerned, products such as hats, scarves, gloves, clothing, fabrics, shoes and hats, bags, etc. all fall into the category of textiles. The group's textile division can provide customers with inspection, testing, certification and training services. Lu Yanmei, director of the textile department of TüV SüD Greater China, said: "From the perspective of textile testing-related businesses, TüV SüD's global revenue last year was nearly 1.7 billion euros, and textiles are currently only a small part. However, the group has really considered it as a strategy for two or three years. As far as global textiles are concerned, since global suppliers are mainly concentrated in Asia, if 50% of the world purchases from China, we will have 50% of the market. In the future, the business will expand with the growth of buyer demand."
"Today, the quality and technology of China's exported products are getting better and better. For example, in the 1960s, everyone paid more attention to physical testing items, such as color fastness and fiber composition. By the late 1980s, attention began to be paid to the chemical aspects, such as azo dyes, formaldehyde, heavy metal content in products, etc. Until the early 2000s, chemistry Substances have become the focus of attention. As the market's focus on quality changes, the industry's reliance on third-party inspection agencies will become stronger. China's textile industry should strive to improve product quality and environmental protection standards, and enhance awareness of intellectual property protection. In this process, TüV cannot rely solely on "low prices" and "volume". SüD will develop efficient testing, inspection and certification plans based on the buyer's situation, and is committed to improving China's overall garment processing market," Lu Yanmei said.
