Total Recall

The list of recalled made-in-Asia products
keeps getting longer and longer…

It seems no one is safe anymore: to name only a few , your kids may damage their brain or become comatose when playing with their favorite toys, you can ingest poisonous chemicals while brushing your teeth should you observe basic hygiene rules, or die after eating your daily portion should you be a pet…

You might also learn that your kids’
clothes were actually manufactured by Indian children, some as young as 10.

For more of these pleasant stories, you can consult the US Consumer Product Safety Commission here  (for all products) or here (for toys only), the US Food and Drug Administration here, or the EU recalls list here…

Should we put all the blame on Asian suppliers and stop doing business with them ?

I don’t think so; these stories are only a strong reminder that international trade is risky – and that you can not pressure for lower prices on one hand, and not watch out for the quality on the other hand. Finding the balance is what makes it difficult – but this is also where importers can bring value to their clients !