Pre-Shipment Inspection from China: The EU Importer's Complete Guide
Learn how to use pre-shipment inspections to protect your EU business from defective and non-compliant goods. Covers AQL sampling, GPSR compliance checks, and when to hold a shipment.
Landed Cost for China Sourcing Teams: A Practical Guide for European Importers
Learn how to calculate landed cost for China sourcing teams. Practical guide for European importers on supplier evaluation, EU compliance, and sourcing risk ma...
Supplier Diligence for China Sourcing Teams: A Practical Guide for European Importers
Learn how to conduct supplier diligence for China sourcing teams. A practical guide covering supplier capability, EU-readiness assessment, quality control, and...
GPSR After 18 Months: The 5 Gaps Still Catching Importers Off Guard
GPSR enforcement after 18 months: the 5 most common gaps catching EU importers - EU RP naming, product-specific DoCs, risk assessments, supplier contracts, and incident reporting.
How to Use the Safety Gate Database Before You Place Any Order from China
A five-minute pre-order routine for checking the EU Safety Gate database against Chinese suppliers - keywords, HS codes, manufacturer names, and what each notification really tells you.
PPWR August 2026: The Packaging Deadline That Will Catch Most Chinese Suppliers Off Guard
PPWR (EU 2024/1781) August 2026 phase: the 40% empty space rule, PFAS ban in food-contact packaging, and recyclability labelling - what to ask Chinese suppliers right now.
8 Supplier Red Flags That Experienced Importers Spot Immediately
8 China supplier red flags every EU importer should know - inconsistent company names, post-sample price changes, factory video reluctance, certificate mismatches, and more.
The China Sourcing Calendar: When to Order, When to Avoid, and Why the Dates Matter
The complete China sourcing calendar: Chinese New Year shutdown, Canton Fair, Golden Week, and the November quality risk window - when to order from China and when to avoid.
EU-China Trade War: What the Headlines Get Wrong and What EU Importers Actually Need to Know
EU-China trade war reality check for SME importers: EV duties, CBAM, anti-dumping investigations, and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation - what is actually in force and what to do.