Certification
Products that can be sold, documents that stand up.
ECI helps you identify the certifications and tests that apply to your products, checks your suppliers’ certificates and coordinates the process in China.
€5M+
in annual sourcing & trading transactions
Shanghai · Montélimar
Two offices, one team
What we do
From requirements to verified documents, we keep you compliant
Requirements depend on your product and your market. We help you see clearly and get the paperwork right with your supplier.
01
Identifying requirements
Which standards and marks apply to your product in your destination market, such as CE marking, RoHS or REACH.
02
Checking supplier certificates
Certificates and test reports reviewed for consistency with your product and your requirements.
03
Specification and documents
Your compliance requirements built into the specification and the documents requested from the supplier.
04
Testing coordination
Samples sent for testing and the process coordinated with the competent laboratories.
05
Factory-level certificates
Review of the supplier’s own certificates, such as quality management certificates, during audits.
06
Checks at every order
Verification of markings and documents during inspections, so that compliance does not stop at the first order.
How it works
A clear compliance path, in 3 steps
Anticipate requirements before production, not after arrival.
1
Identify
We list, with you, the requirements that apply to your product and destination.
2
Collect and test
We request documents from the supplier and coordinate testing where needed.
3
Verify and monitor
We check documents and markings, including during inspections of later orders.
Who it’s for
For importers who want to avoid compliance surprises
Companies bringing regulated or technical products to the European market, or any buyer who wants to be sure of what their supplier’s documents really say.
Anticipation
Requirements identified before production starts.
On-site checks
Documents and markings checked where the goods are made.
Coordination
One contact between you, your supplier and the laboratories.
Continuity
Compliance followed on repeat orders too.
Documents and goods checked together.
FAQ
Certification and compliance: your questions
Which certifications does my product need?
It depends on the product and on the country where you sell it (for example CE marking, RoHS or REACH for the European market). Tell us what you import and where you sell, and we will help you identify what applies.
Can you check certificates my supplier already holds?
Yes. We review the certificates and test reports provided by your supplier and check that they are consistent with your product and your requirements.
Does ECI issue the certificates?
Certificates and test reports are issued by competent laboratories and certification bodies. ECI helps you identify what is needed, coordinates the process with your supplier and checks the documents.
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