Quality Control
Our glove manufacturing background has granted us the competitive edge needed in fulfilling our clients specific requirements, without compromising on our commitment to deliver superior quality and great service to our customers.
Quality Control
Our promise for quality is not just limited internally within Apex Glove. Every year, we conduct a thorough evaluation and audit on our network of suppliers to ensure the consistency and continuous delivery of quality materials and products. Apex Glove, along with our suppliers, comply to meeting international quality standards of ASTM D3578 and EN 455. Our pre-shipped items are subjected to elaborate checks by our QA officers to ensure our customers are satisfied with their final product and packaging.
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) is carried out when production is 100% finished and at least 80% of the products are packed. Samples are selected for checking at random according to AQL sampling standards and procedures, to ensure that finished goods conform to your specifications. The below sections and points are covered in a Pre-Shipment Inspection.
– Quantity
– Packing
– Workmanship
– Marking & Labeling
– Product Specification
– On-Site Tests
– Client Special Requirement
– Quantity
– Packing
– Workmanship
– Marking & Labeling
– Product Specification
– On-Site Tests
– Client Special Requirement
During Production Inspection (DPI)
DPI inspections are used to check the product early on in production and make sure that they conform to the client’s standards. As production is continued these defects can be addressed so that the defect rate for the rest of production is lowered. Also we are able to check the production schedule and confirm that the products will be ready according to your shipment schedule. Don’t let your shipment be delayed due to reworking or bad shipments.
Container Loading supervision
Container Loading Supervision is an important step in receiving quality goods. The following points are included in CLS:
– Quantity and assortment
– Correct products
– Condition of containers
– Supervising proper loading
– Condition of export cartons
– Delaying loading during inclement weather
– Shipping marks
– Client special requirements
– Quantity and assortment
– Correct products
– Condition of containers
– Supervising proper loading
– Condition of export cartons
– Delaying loading during inclement weather
– Shipping marks
– Client special requirements
Printing Buyoff
We put quality as our top priority in printing with no compromise
– Color matching
– Font size
– Correct details on the box
– Color matching
– Font size
– Correct details on the box
Certification
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization:
- needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and
- aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
ISO 13485
ISO 13485:2003 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer requirements and regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices and related services.
EC 1935/2004
The international symbol for ‘food safe’ material. The symbol identifies that the material used in the product is safe for food contact.
The regulation is applicable to any product intended for food contact whether it be made of metals, ceramics, paper and board, and plastics.
Special instructions to be observed for safe and appropriate use.
CE Marking
The CE Mark, or formerly EC mark, is a mandatory conformity marking for certain products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1985. The CE marking is also found on products sold outside the EEA that are manufactured in, or designed to be sold in, the EEA.
The CE marking is the manufacturer”s declaration that the products meet the requirements of the applicable EC directives.
EN 374-5
Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms. Determination of resistance to penetration
BRC
BRC-Personal Care and Household covers formulated and fabricated products which typically have higher hygiene requirements due to the nature and usage of products. Examples include cosmetics, medical devices, nappies, food wrap and household cleaners.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001
ISO 14001:2004 specifies requirements for an environmental management system to enable an organization to develop and implement a policy and objectives which take into account legal requirements and other requirements to which the organization subscribes, and information about significant environmental aspects. It applies to those environmental aspects that the organization identifies as those which it can control and those which it can influence. It does not itself state specific environmental performance criteria.
REACH
REACH is a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry.