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Import and export advice and information on sourcing in China

5 tips for testing China products against regulatory standards
A few days ago I wrote about the danger of relying on Chinese manufacturers' certificates. So, if you import products that are subject to regulatory standards in your country, what should you do? First, you should look for a supplier that already works with other importers in your country. If possible, call a couple of reference customers (warning: it won't be easy to get their contacts from your potential suppliers). Second, you can contact a quality control firm to check what safety/regulatory standards are applicable to your importing project.
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Working with small Chinese manufacturers
If you need to produce in China, will you be better served by a small manufacturer, or by a large one? There is no short answer. It depends on many factors. But one major determinant is the size of your orders relative to their business. I believe small importers are better off working with factories employing 50 to 500 workers. Very small workshops (below 50 workers) are typically totally disorganized. Large Chinese factories tend to be better structured, but also present many disadvantages: 1.They are more expensive than medium-size manufacturers. Their prices are only competitive for very, very large orders.
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What buyers should learn from the recent scandal at Alibaba
The Wall Street Journal headline reads "Alibaba.com CEO Resigns in Wake of Fraud by Sellers" and goes on to expose how thousands of suppliers on the e-commerce site committed fraud by scamming buyers. Any buyer who has done research online and later visited Chinese factories in person will tell you that the websites, catalogs and trade show booths of the majority of suppliers exaggerate to some extent the supplier's true capabilities.
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