The freight brokerage industry is essential for a smooth cargo flow. Every exporter, importer, and even consumer who orders products from abroad counts on freight brokerage companies to ship their products safely and in a timely manner. What does a freight broker do exactly? Freight brokerage and freight broker A freight broker (organization or person) …
Electromagnetic waves of relatively low frequency are called radio waves. Radio waves are used in many areas that make our daily lives easier, including telecommunication and electronic equipment control. However, a radio wave, even if it is weak but emitted by many electronic devices at the same time, can cause problems such as interference with …
In the global market, manufacturers must ensure product compliance with relevant safety regulations and standards. One of the significant markings used in Australia and New Zealand is the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This article will outline the significance of the RCM, its relationship with other systems, the procedures for obtaining it, and its importance for …
Conscious consumers pay close attention to labels on packaging, especially when it comes to food products. Sustainable fishing is a big topic, and one way of ensuring that fish products have environmental sustainability certifications is to look for an MSC label on the packaging. How to get the MSC certification? Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Marine …
There are many terms in shipping that newcomers have to learn. When looking for a container to ship products in, you can come across terms like TEU and FEU. What does TEU and FEU mean? TEU and FEU in shipping TEU and FEU are terms in shipping. There are used to describe container sizes that …
Electronical and electrical equipment and toys are some of the most regulated products in various markets. Typically, to prove that such products comply with local regulations, they meet the requirements and bear an appropriate mark. In the Gulf Cooperation Council market, this marking is G-Mark. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is …
Nowadays, manufacturing practices lead to increased overexploiting of Earth’s natural resources. Consumers want to “buy wisely” and know the origin of the products they choose. They want to be sure that these products have been produced in an ecological and humanitarian way. A FAIRTRADE mark guarantees consumers all of that. The FAIRTRADE certification confirms that …
When choosing household appliances, electronics, and other equipment of this type, most consumers pay attention to its energy efficiency. They prefer models that consume less energy since they are cheaper to run. In the European Union, the energy label informs about the product’s energy efficiency. When are energy labels required in the EU, and how …
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a leading company in terms of product safety. It provides the highest standards for products carrying their mark through testing, certification, and inspection. UL aims to ensure both workers’ and customers’ safety. Products that pass the UL certification procedure can be recognized by the affixed UL mark. It is particularly intended …
Safety in Japan is very important, which also impacts the technology products sold in the country. In order to be able to successfully enter one of the largest consumer electronics markets in the world, manufacturers and importers must ensure that their electronic and electrical devices comply with mandatory standards. This article will discuss the necessary …