Guides
Who owns factory CAD files and development work?Agree ownership, editable files, manufacturing permissions and handover terms with your UK sourcing provider before factory development starts.
How to check imported charger safetyAssess an imported charger's insulation, creepage and clearance with a competent reviewer, matched samples and evidence before shipment.
How to report an unsafe purchase from ChinaStop using an unsafe personal purchase from China, preserve evidence, report it to the marketplace and find the route for your UK nation.
Supplier asks for my website before launchReply honestly when a Chinese supplier asks for your website or sales history before launch, with a trial-order email and clear limits on commitments.
Keep a trial-order quote valid while testingAsk for a written price hold while samples and UK safety checks are pending, with clear extension terms and payment conditions before committing.
Should I keep stock for customer replacements?Decide whether to hold complete units or spare parts from your first China batch, size the reserve from fault evidence and review it before reordering.
Does UK warehouse mean a UK seller?A UK warehouse label does not identify your seller. Check the contract, dispatch evidence, customs costs and actual return address before paying.
How to check textiles for daylight fadingAgree exposure conditions, representative colours and a laboratory method, then compare exposed textiles with retained unexposed material.
Supplier wants payment before safety documentsSupplier withholding safety documents until you pay? Learn what to request, how to arrange confidential review and when to walk away.
Check a plastic food-contact declarationCheck a plastic food-contact declaration against substance restrictions, food types, contact conditions and migration evidence before ordering.
Smart device and app privacy settings to specifySpecify what your own-brand smart device collects, what stays local, which features start switched off and how to test the app before production.
Are plastic food-contact additives authorised in GB?Check supplier substance identities against the FSA's GB register, review additive restrictions and connect the findings to product test evidence.
How to check production progress remotelyCheck your China order remotely with dated batch evidence, quantities at each production stage, live video requests and independent spot checks.
Can I use a supplier's lab report on Amazon UK?Check permission, laboratory terms and confidentiality before submitting a supplier report to Amazon UK or another platform and buying stock.
Can I sell a lookalike on an existing Amazon UK ASIN?Compare a supplier sample with an Amazon UK listing before buying stock. Check brand, model, pack contents, identifiers and unresolved differences.
How to check factory label durabilityCheck factory labels on production surfaces under cleaning and abrasion, and agree the evidence needed before approving bulk labelling.
How to maintain and retire factory toolingKeep repeat production consistent with tooling maintenance records, wear checks, trial parts, storage controls and written replacement approval.
How to check every cavity in a multi-cavity mouldCheck moulded parts by cavity, select balanced samples across the production run, and keep release records that show which cavities passed.
How to check electrical cord anchorageCheck electrical cord anchorage before shipment with a product-specific pull-and-twist plan, movement marks and internal damage checks.
Minimum order value, no MOQ: what to buy to reach itThe supplier has no MOQ but wants a minimum spend. How to build a basket that counts, test it and see the UK duty on each added line.
How to check a Chinese supplier's financesAssess a Chinese supplier's accounts, cash flow and reliance on your order before committing, with proportionate checks and documented safeguards.
Is escrow safe for my first factory order?Check an independent escrow operator, UK regulatory status, release terms, disputes and total fees before funding a small Chinese factory order.
How to check appliance plugs before GB supplyCheck appliance plug approval, conversion-plug fitting, fuse evidence and connection exceptions before supplying imported appliances in GB.
Alibaba Ready to Ship: trial order checksConfirm available stock by variant, reservation terms, dispatch commitments and whether branding needs production before an Alibaba trial order.
Is a supplier’s card-payment link safe?Check a supplier’s card-payment link before buying samples: verify the processor and merchant, match the invoice and refuse card-photo requests.
Casting vs forging for metal parts from ChinaCompare casting and forging for China-made metal parts against geometry, alloy, fatigue, pressure tightness and the evidence needed before ordering.
Can small UK sellers pool orders to meet a MOQ?Pool a China factory order with other UK sellers: agree the specification, deposits, rejected stock, importer roles and resale paperwork.
Leftover branded boxes after a trial orderAgree how your factory records, stores, reuses or destroys leftover branded boxes and labels after a trial order, without promising another order.
How to calculate EEE weight with batteriesCalculate reportable EEE weight using verified product weights, battery deductions and a reconciliation ledger for UK importers.
Supplier invoices for Amazon UK trial stockBefore buying Amazon UK trial stock, check approval requirements, verify the supplier and agree how to obtain completed purchase invoices.
Inspection costs more than my trial orderWhat to do when inspection costs exceed your trial order value: choose proportionate checks, assess UK arrival risks and budget safety evidence.
Can I use supplier photos and videos in listings?Check supplier photo and video permissions before UK marketplace use: ownership evidence, licence scope, music clearance and publication records.
Cheap marketplace listing: complete item or accessory?Check marketplace variants, pack quantities, dimensions and included parts, then save the exact checkout selection before paying for your order.
Factory prioritises larger customers: what to doWhat UK buyers should record when confirmed factory orders lose priority, how to escalate, agree allocation and start qualifying backup supply.
How to test a sourcing agent before committingGive a sourcing agent a bounded trial, agree observable deliverables and use the evidence to decide whether to award a wider buying programme.
Supplier certificates: what do they actually prove?Compare test reports, voluntary product certificates, management-system certificates and declarations before accepting supplier evidence.
Supplier certificate not in the online directory?Check the issuing entity and search reference, contact the issuer directly, and separate an unresolved certificate search from confirmed invalidity.
Check imported goods for split-case salesCheck inner packs, retained labels and protection after opening so imported goods suit trade customers who buy and sell smaller quantities.
How to brief a Chinese factory on a range extensionBrief your existing Chinese factory with a variant matrix, quantity forecasts, target costs, compatibility checks and clear release evidence.
How to check gas appliance certificationCheck gas appliance certificate scope, production assessment and conformity-body identity before buying from a Chinese factory for GB.
Different English names for a Chinese supplierResolve different supplier names by mapping each document to the Chinese registered name and credit code, then checking seller and payment details.
Compare a translated Chinese business licenceCompare a supplier’s translated business licence with its Chinese original, preserve names and codes, and spot missing qualifiers before buying.
Chinese supplier registry search: no result?What UK buyers should check when a Chinese registry search finds no supplier: exact names, credit codes, typing errors and access failures.
Chinese supplier refund terms: what to agreeAgree refund currency, exchange rate, bank charges, a receipt deadline and confirmation before accepting a Chinese supplier settlement.
Chinese supplier wants payment to a personal account?Check a Chinese supplier's request for payment to its owner's personal account, verify authority and ask for a business-account alternative.
Battery producer returns: weight and chemistryCalculate battery-only tonnage, map chemistry to UK reporting categories and document model changes and export deductions.
Alibaba Trade Assurance: what to put in your orderRecord specifications, attachments, delivery promises and agreed revisions in your Alibaba Trade Assurance order to support refund resolution.
How to assess packaging recyclability for EPRAssess household packaging with the correct PackUK RAM version, collect component evidence from factories and retain a traceable assessment record.
Could your purchasing practices exploit workers?Check whether deadlines, late changes and payment pressure increase worker exploitation risks, and record practical changes before ordering.
Can factory overtime recover my order deadline?Check achievable output, worker welfare, process limits and quality evidence before accepting a factory's overtime plan to recover a deadline.
Ask a Chinese supplier for payment after deliveryAsk an established Chinese supplier for payment after delivery using trading history, a limited credit trial and a fallback if credit is declined.
When can I put ® on products and packaging?Check when you can use ® on China-made products for UK sale, what to send your factory, and how to manage renewals and register changes.
How to arrange a during-production inspectionBook a production check around the process that matters, confirm available goods and inspector access, then verify corrections before work continues.
How to approve factory welding and bondingApprove welding, bonding and hidden process results with qualified procedures, operator evidence and destructive samples tied to production.
How to approve stainless steel kitchenware finishingSeparate polish defects from weld, edge and handle risks. Set a practical acceptance brief and check food-contact evidence before shipment.
How to approve scented candles before productionApprove scented candles with representative burn trials, specialist review of heat and flames, and a written release tied to the tested recipe.
Approve textile print patterns before cuttingCheck fabric repeat dimensions, colour registration, seam matching and motif placement across garment sizes before approving bulk cutting.
Supplier fraud or a quality dispute?Separate suspected supplier deception from quality or delivery failures, preserve original evidence and choose the right UK reporting route.
How to approve cartons for ceramic gift setsApprove printed ceramic gift cartons with checks for assembled artwork, window and insert position, product orientation and handling scuffs.
Approve a charger and cable set before productionWhy a supplied cable charges slowly or a charger will not suit the device: test the exact set, control substitutions, and see the duty on each part.
China working-day lead times around holidaysAgree whose working calendar applies, whether replacement weekends count, when production starts and the actual completion date.
Will my wedding venue accept decorations from China?Check written wedding venue approval, flame and electrical safety evidence, and installation restrictions before paying for custom goods from China.
How to approve a Chinese supplierSet category and factory-site approval, control conditional suppliers, track evidence expiry and decide when a Chinese supplier needs reapproval.
Check a UK sourcing provider before paying a depositCheck company filings, ask for current credit evidence and limit payment exposure before paying a deposit to a UK sourcing provider.
China Sourcing Partner: Supplier Onboarding ChecklistPrepare a supplier portal submission for a UK China sourcing partner: company identity, VAT, bank checks, confidentiality, scope and factory evidence.
Product testing in China or the UK: cost and timeChoosing a laboratory in China or the UK for imported products: compare the full cost, time to a usable report, retests and who will accept the result.
Low-MOQ trials: how to avoid costly reordersBefore accepting a low-MOQ trial, confirm repeat-order minimums, price validity and customisation terms so your next order stays affordable.
Own-label SKU compliance and label approval matrixBuild a SKU-to-factory matrix linking configurations, compliance evidence, artwork revisions and named approvers before releasing own-label goods.
Wedding order late: UK delivery rightsMake an essential event date part of a personal order from a UK seller, then check your delivery, contract-ending and refund options.
Should factories share a master sample?Compare sharing a master sample with issuing matching reference sets to factories, covering parallel development, damage and version control.
Sample approval across sites and China suppliersCoordinate sample approval across head office, regional sites and Chinese factories with matched sets, shared trials and a controlled release record.
How to compare supplier performance fairlyCompare factories using similar order groups, clear rates and visible sample sizes, so product mix and order volume do not distort decisions.
How to check a factory's production capacityCheck bottlenecks, booked work, staffing and production records before accepting a Chinese factory's promised output and committing your order.
Should I consolidate my Chinese suppliers?Compare purchasing and administration savings with switching costs, factory capacity and supplier dependence before moving your existing range.
China range extension: launch together or in stages?Compare staged and full range launches from China by demand evidence, repeated setup costs, minimum quantities and cash committed before sales.
Manage an own-brand range across China factoriesCoordinate an own-brand range across Chinese factories with a shared brief, packaging approvals and a readiness tracker for your UK launch.
How to check parts from Chinese suppliers fitCheck mating parts from Chinese suppliers with interface drawings, tolerance stack-ups, assembly trials and mixed production parts.
Flat-pack furniture pre-shipment inspectionInspect flat-pack furniture before shipment: select cartons randomly, assemble units, check panels, hardware and doors, then verify repacking.
RFQ questions and supplier exceptions: what to recordKeep unanswered RFQ questions, supplier exceptions and buyer assumptions visible, with evidence and approval before accepting a quotation.
How to write an RFQ email to a Chinese factoryWrite an RFQ email that gets comparable factory quotes, with a clear subject, attachment index, response fields, deadline and email template.
Find an unbranded China item from a photoFind an unbranded item for your home from a photo. Prepare a search brief, compare supplier options and check a sample before you order.
Faulty China goods overseas: who do I contact?Who to contact when China goods arrive faulty overseas, and how to link your contract, inspection, shipment and receipt records to your report.
Faulty furniture from China: who do I complain to?China-bought furniture arrived damaged or wrong? Record the evidence, identify the seller and choose a complaint route for your household purchase.
How to brief a Chinese factory on destination testsGive your Chinese factory an importer-approved test schedule covering standards, editions, models, report access and approval before production.
How to test product assembly instructionsTest imported product instructions with representative customers, record missing steps and foreseeable mistakes, then approve revised manuals.
Can UK product labels include other languages?Plan multilingual factory labels for UK sales: check English requirements, approve translations and inspect readability before printing.
China factory labels and manuals for your marketGive Chinese factories a destination-specific print pack, approve translations and physical proofs, then check labels and manuals in production.
How to approve subcontracted productionApprove subcontracted factory work with named production sites, clear process owners, written change approval and checks tied to each batch.
How to define inspection lots for mixed ordersDecide when models, colours, production runs and subcontracted batches need separate inspection lots, samples and shipment decisions.
Combine Chinese supplier samples in one parcelCombine samples from Chinese suppliers before UK delivery. Agree collection cut-offs, condition checks, contents records and the complete cost.
Who measures bespoke cabinets and curtains?Agree who surveys your home, approves finished cabinet or curtain sizes, and pays for measurement mistakes before your China order is made.
What should a weekly production update contain?Track factory output by SKU, approvals, blockers and evidence, with named owners and actions due before the next weekly production update.
Supplier scorecard for repeat China ordersBuild a supplier scorecard for repeat China orders, tracking agreed dates, accepted quantities, defect trends, corrective actions and reviews.
How to check capacity claims in a factory auditCheck whether audited factory capacity was observed or declared, then test shift assumptions, bottlenecks and available output for your order.
Can I use UK electricity factors for China factories?Check geography, reporting year and factory records before using electricity conversion factors to estimate emissions from China-made goods.
How to manage recurring factory defectsContain recurring factory defects, demand root-cause evidence, agree process changes and verify later batches before easing extra checks.
When should you audit a factory again?Decide when to revisit an established Chinese factory using production changes, unresolved findings and order performance to set the audit scope.
How to switch factories without stock gapsPlan your final factory order and replacement orders around usable stock, receipt dates, open commitments and a clear stop gate for the old source.
Dual-sourcing policy: how to allocate volumeSet ongoing supplier concentration limits, keep backup production active, check readiness and record approved exceptions using DBT guidance.
Procurement risk register for Chinese suppliersBuild a Chinese supplier risk register with clear causes, inherent and residual ratings, control evidence, named owners and escalation triggers.
Test a China supplier business continuity planRehearse a critical Chinese factory shutdown against usable stock, backup capacity, tooling access and recovery dates before accepting the plan.
Conflicting supplier instructions: what should I do?Resolve conflicting email, WeChat and telephone instructions with preserved originals, a decision record and supplier confirmation before restarting.
How to test hospitality samples before bulk buyingTest factory samples through your venue's cleaning and reuse cycle, with clear checks for appearance, function and approval before bulk buying.
Supplier email hacked: what to do before payingA suspicious bank-change email may come from a genuine supplier account. Pause payment, preserve evidence and verify pending instructions safely.
Reconcile materials supplied to a Chinese factoryTrack buyer-supplied materials from factory receipt through production, scrap and unused stock, then reconcile them against finished goods.
How to detect counterfeit electronic componentsCheck components inside unbranded products through authorised supply routes, batch provenance, targeted authentication and suspect-stock controls.
Should the factory buy components or should I?Compare factory-bought and buyer-supplied components by provenance, purchasing control, stock responsibility and the complete quoted cost.
What is a BOM? Bill of materials explainedLearn what a bill of materials contains and how to agree component identities, quantities and revisions before Chinese factory production.
Factory claims vs verified sourcing findingsAsk your sourcing agent to separate factory claims from checked findings, date the evidence and explain gaps before recommending a supplier.
Is a toy from China safe for my child?Check a China-made toy beyond its CE logo: age warnings, small parts, batteries, model details and matching reports before your child plays.
How to check an Alibaba furniture sellerBuying furniture for your home on Alibaba? Check the seller, payment details, actual goods, UK suitability and return address before paying.
Managing shelf life on goods sourced from ChinaSet minimum remaining shelf life at receipt, verify batch dates and storage records, and allocate China-sourced stock by expiry date.
Custom printed packaging from China in small ordersCompare custom mailer box and pouch quotes from China: print methods, minimum orders, proof approvals, colour matching and UK packaging thresholds.
How to approve notebook and diary production proofsCheck notebook and diary proofs for page order, calendar errors, binding margins, paper opacity and pen performance before approving production.
Selling China-sourced products on Amazon UKPrepare your Amazon UK seller account, brand details and product listings around factory invoices, matching evidence and ownership.
How to approve LED lighting colour consistencyApprove LED colour across a retail range with production comparisons, tint checks, dimming trials and retained units for repeat orders.
How to test imported products for durabilityAssess whether imported products will last with a durability test plan, realistic use conditions, production samples and evidence beyond appearance.
How to approve jewellery plating and wear trialsApprove jewellery plating with thickness evidence, colour boundary samples, rubbing and perspiration trials, and separate chemical checks.
How to approve hand tool blister packsCheck hand tool blister packs for secure retention, contained sharp edges, safe opening, hanging strength and clear views of the contents.
Gas valves and controls from China: UK fitting rulesImporting gas valves, controls or safety devices from China to build into appliances: the GB fitting rules, the declaration with instructions, and checks.
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