On 15 March 2016, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (AQSIQ) published inspection result for quality inspection of children’s consumer products imported through cross-border e-commerce of 2015. AQSIQ conducted quality inspection against 654 batches of children’s consumer products including toys, garments, pull-ups, kitchenware and wet tissue, 217 batches of which are found to fall short of standards (failure rate: 33%).

Of 124 batches of imported toys, 28 batches of them have small parts or unqualified physical properties, posing choking hazard to children. Those products are mainly from Thailand, South Korea, Germany and the United States, covering brands such as little tikes and wonderworld. Besides, of 133 batches of imported children’s wear, 28 batches of them are non-compliant due to drawstring and other accessories, choking hazard and pH values. Those products mainly come from South Korea, Turkey and the United States, covering brands such as allo&lugh and boys rock.

Based on statistics, we’ve found the failure rate for labelling and instructions reaching as high as 26% which indicates insufficient importance was attached to Chinese labelling regulations or standards. Those cross-border e-commerce operators fail to affix Chinese identification or instructions on the products, or provide e-instructions on the website.

C&K Testing advises importers should ensure their products comply with Chinese regulations or standards to avoid trade risks.

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