Since the late 1990s, detecting integrity issues has been an important part of tableware inspection. Tableware, although it is a non-edible item or equipment, it’s an essential part of the kitchen set since it comes into contact with food when eating. It helps distribute and dispense food. Plastics, rubber, paper, and metal are only a few materials manufacturers can use to make various tableware. From production, the tableware must be according to the standard regulated by the law.
Tableware products have a higher risk of safety hazards than many other consumer goods because of their frequent contact with food. Regulation organizations may even recall products if they determine that a product could endanger customers’ health or safety.
What is EC Global Inspection?
EC Global Inspection company inspects tableware for defects and quality issues, such as plates, bowls, cups, and utensils. We use advanced technology to scan, analyze, and check samples of tableware. This technology allows us to quickly and accurately identify defects, such as chips, cracks, or discoloration, and ensure that manufacturers only ship high-quality products to their customers. Additionally, our inspection process is fully customizable and tailored to meet your specific needs and requirements.
How EC Global Inspection Works on Tableware Inspection
EC Global Inspection offers a wide range of quality control inspections for your products. We garner our knowledge of tableware and inspection standards to guide you through the compliance process, allowing you to ship your tableware on time. If you engage our service, EC Global will perform the following pre-shipment inspection checklists on your tableware.
Transportation drop test:
A transportation drop test is a method used to evaluate the durability and resistance of a product to the impact and vibration that occur during transportation. Tableware inspectors use this test to determine if a product can withstand the rigors of shipping, handling, and storage without sustaining damage.
Product size/weight measurement:
Product size and weight measurement is the process of determining a product’s physical dimensions and weight. This information is essential to quality control since it is useful for various purposes, such as product design, packaging, logistics, and compliance with regulations. Product size and weight measurements are often performed at different stages of the product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes to ensure the products meet their specifications.
Barcode scan check:
A barcode scan check is a process product inspectors use to verify the accuracy and integrity of barcode information on a product. They do this using a barcode scanner – a device that reads and decodes the information encoded in a barcode.
Special function check:
A special function check, also known as a functional test or operational check, reviews samples to verify that a product functions correctly and as intended. Tableware inspectors use special function tests to evaluate a product’s performance and ensure that it meets specific requirements and specifications.
Coating adhesive tape test:
A coating adhesive tape test is a method used to evaluate the performance of coating or adhesive tape. Tableware inspectors conduct coating adhesive tape tests to measure the adhesive’s strength, the coating’s flexibility, and the tape’s overall durability.
Magnetic check (if required for stainless steel):
Inspectors use this method to evaluate the magnetic properties of a material or a product. It measures the strength, direction, and consistency of the magnetic field generated by a material or device.
Handle bending resistance check:
Product inspectors use this method to evaluate the strength and durability of handles on products such as tools, equipment, and household items. It measures the force required to bend or deform a handle and to ensure that it can withstand normal usage conditions.
Capacity check:
EC Global Inspectors conduct capacity checks to evaluate the amount of a product that a container or package can hold. This test ensures that a container or package has the correct capacity or volume to keep the intended amount of product.
Thermal shock check:
Product inspectors use this test to evaluate the ability of a material or product to withstand sudden temperature changes. This test measures the material’s or product’s thermal stress resistance. Thermal shock checks ensure the tableware can withstand the thermal cycling it may get exposed to during its life cycle.
Bottom-flat check:
A bottom-flat check is a method used to evaluate the flatness of the bottom surface of a product, such as a plate, dish, or tray. This test ensures that the product’s bottom surface is level and will not wobble or tip over.
Internal coating thickness check:
An internal coating thickness check determines the thickness of a coating applied on the interior surface of a container or tubing. It ensures that the coating has been applied to the correct thickness and is consistent throughout the internal surface.
Sharp edges and sharp points check:
This is a method EC Global Inspectors use to evaluate the presence of sharp edges or sharp points on a product, such as tools, machinery, and household items. It helps to ensure that the product has no sharp edges or points that could cause injury or damage during use.
Actual using check:
Actual using check is also known as in-use testing or field testing. It is a method EC Global Inspectors use to evaluate the performance of a product in real-world conditions. This test ensures that the product functions as intended and meets the intended users’ needs in real-world situations.
Stability check:
Stability tests evaluate a product’s sustainability over time under specific storage conditions. It ensures that the product maintains its quality, efficacy, and safety over an extended period and does not degrade or change in any way that would make it unsafe or ineffective.
Moisture check for wood components:
This checks samples for the wood’s moisture content. Moisture content can affect wood’s strength, stability, and durability. It is crucial to ensure that the wood used in a product has the correct moisture content to ensure its long-term performance.
Smell Test:
Tableware inspectors evaluate the odor of a product, such as food, cosmetics, or cleaning products. They ensure that the product has a pleasant and acceptable odor and no off-putting or unacceptable odors.
Wobbling test for free-standing products:
A wobbling test, also known as a stability test, is used to evaluate the stability of free-standing products, such as tableware, appliances, and equipment. It ensures that the product is stable and does not wobble or tip over when consumers use it.
Water leakage test:
EC Global Inspectors evaluate the ability of a product to prevent water from leaking through its seals, joints, or other enclosures. They ensure that the product is waterproof and can protect against water damage.
Conclusion
Tableware inspection is essential and often overlooked in the industry. It is critical to the health, safety, and well-being of the public and the industry that tableware products conform to legal requirements and the relevant standard. EC Global Inspection is a leading tableware inspection firm founded in 1961. They have the ideal position and knowledge to provide you with up-to-date and accurate information on how to meet the needs of complying with international laws on all types of tableware.
Post time: Aug-15-2023