Comprehensive Guide for Full Process Inspection and Certification of Grocery Products (Including Toys, Inflatable Items, Tents, Stationery, Cups, Candles, Textiles, etc.)

2026年4月17日

Section 1: Toys - Safety Labels and Inspection Points
During the inspection and certification process of toy products, there are strict requirements for safety labels:
a) The safety labels should be conspicuous, legible, understandable and not easily removable. The inspectors need to use alcohol to test the adhesion.
b) Toys should be labeled with the minimum age for use; if the packaging does not clearly indicate the age group or the labeling is incorrect, the toys must meet the most stringent standards. During the certification process, the consistency between the age indication and the actual risks of the product must be verified.
c) For toys containing small parts, the toys themselves or their packaging should carry a similar warning: "Warning! Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years old." This is a mandatory content for certification.
d) For toys that are to be assembled by adults, if there are sharp edges or pointed ends before assembly, or for toys intended for children under 3 years old that contain small parts, a warning about the danger must be included in the assembly instructions, stating that only adults are allowed to assemble them. During the factory inspection, the completeness of the instruction content should be checked.
Section 2 Inflatable Products - Footballs, Volleyballs, Inflatable Sofas, Inflatable Swimming Pools
Inspection of Footballs and Volleyballs:
The color, size, position and printed text of the trademark on the sphere must be clear and correct, and should be verified against the sample.
The inflation valve is in the correct position. There should be an inflation indication showing the pressure range around it.
Inflate to a specific value, and the circumference, weight, and shape (roundness, absence of local protrusions) of the sphere must be within the specified range.
The spherical seams are neatly stitched together, with the correct thread color and the number of stitches meeting the customer's requirements (such as 7 stitches per inch).
Inflate to the specified pressure value and keep it for 24 hours. The leakage should not exceed the value specified by the customer.
Unit conversion: 1 psi = 0.070308 kg/cm², 1 kg/cm² = 14.223 psi.
Inspection of inflatable sofa: Conduct load tests at the specified rated pressure.
Inspection of inflatable swimming pool: At the beginning of the inspection, samples are inflated according to the customer's requirements and placed for inspection until the end to check for any air leaks.
Related: All inflatable products must undergo air tightness testing and comply with certification standards such as EN71.
Section 3: Tent Types - Assembly and Dimension Inspection
a) Assembly Test: Count the accessories according to the manual, check the specifications of the poles (inner diameter, outer diameter), materials (aluminum alloy, plastic, etc.), and whether the tent fabric material meets the customer's requirements. Follow the steps to assemble, and this process can verify the manufacturing skills of the supplier during the factory inspection.
b) After assembly, measure the dimensions and check if the patterns, colors, room partitions, as well as the instructions, color cards, and Spec descriptions are consistent with each other. During the inspection process, take photos for record.
Section 4 Stationery - Pens, Book Covers, Notebooks
Pens inspection:

The writing is smooth, without any ink leakage. The logo, size, and color are all consistent with the sample.
Rotate or press multiple times to check the stability of the operation.
Remove all the components and verify that they are consistent with the sample.
Special sampling was conducted for a long-term writing test to check if the ink and the pen tip were functioning properly.
When opening the box, pay attention to the initial state of the pen. For the liquid-sealed areas (such as ultrasonic welding), perform rotation and shaking tests to check for any leakage.
Each sample pen undergoes a short-term writing test to check for ink leakage; for the long-term writing test, samples are selected according to customer requirements.
Book cover inspection: Verify that the color, material, and pattern are consistent with the color card and sample; check the size and test the fit with an actual book; inspect the appearance and any sewing defects.
Book inspection: Conduct special sampling to check the number of pages; Verify the size, stripe color and line count; Check the printed trademarks, barcodes and text on the cover and back cover; Verify the paper weight.
Certification Notice: Stationery products must comply with standards such as GB 21027 "General Requirements for Safety of School Supplies".
Section 5: Cup Types - Glass Cups, Thermal Cups, Ceramic Plates and Bowls
1. Inspection of Glass Cups
The labels, dimensions, wall thickness, color, and shape must be consistent with the sample.
The cup body is free of impurities, cracks or bubbles. The bubbles in the cup need to be checked for any small holes (colored water can be used for inspection), to prevent detergent from accumulating.
The packaging method should prevent damage during transportation.
If the container comes into contact with food, the coloring of the inner surface pattern must meet the requirements for the migration of lead and cadmium heavy metals (various standards such as national standards, FDA, and European standards apply). The factory must provide an inspection report or a certification certificate.
2. Inspection of insulated cups (refer to EN12546:2000)
Check the packaging, instructions, labels, caps, dimensions, capacity, etc.
Thermal insulation effect test: After boiling water is preheated, it is filled to the nominal capacity and left in a 20±2℃ environment for 6 hours. The water temperature is then measured.
Leakage test, odor check, actual capacity, sealing leakage test (water level does not drop at room temperature for 2 hours).
The corrosion resistance of the metal body (no rusting) and the heat resistance (the inner wall remains intact after alternating temperatures).
Sealing performance of the stopper: Fill the bottle with boiling water containing 0.5% surfactant, tighten the stopper, and then invert the bottle for 10 minutes without any water droplets.
Stability in placement: Does not topple over on a 10-degree incline.
Backstrap strength, impact resistance (the vacuum cup does not break when dropped from 10 cm onto a hard wooden floor; other insulated cups do not break after being dropped from 80 cm onto a cement floor three times).
Hand pulling force and durability (2 times the weight of water filled, for 1 hour).
3. Inspection of ceramic plates and bowls
The appearance, labels, shapes, patterns, styles and sizes are consistent with the samples.
Those that can be washed in a dishwasher need to be tested in practice.
Thermal stability: No cracking occurs from the time it is removed from the heating furnace until it reaches room temperature.
The glaze-over painted patterns must be accompanied by a report on the migration of lead and cadmium.
Section 6 Candles - Ignition Test and Temperature Rise Requirements
For special sampling, conduct an ignition test to check:
Can it be lit? How is the burning situation? How long does the burning last?
The wax oil splashed, went out halfway, and ignited the tabletop.
The dimensions, diameter and height all conform to the information provided.
Observation during combustion: Excessive black/white smoke, large flames, collapse of side walls, off-center combustion, spontaneous extinguishment, wax oil leakage, bent wick, wick forming a ring and immersed in wax oil, wax oil splashing.
The temperature requirement for the outer wall of the candle holder: Refer to UL153 or EN563 standards. Different materials and contact methods have different limits (for example, metal handheld ≤ 55℃, ceramic/glass ≤ 65℃, etc.). This item is a key indicator for safety certification.
Section 7: Textile Products - Blankets, Cushions, Seat Cushions, Pillows
a) Metal Detection Test: Metal detection must be conducted on textiles, bedding items, and soft cushioned seat cushions. This is a critical defect item and each item must be inspected during the inspection process.
b) The composition labels of the fabric and filling (such as 100% cotton, 100% polyester, Filling 100% duck down) must be consistent with the actual situation. During the factory inspection, the raw material purchase records should be checked.
c) The dimensions, weight, materials and color all match the samples and the information provided.
d) Fire safety marking: In the UK, compliance with the 1988 fire safety regulations is required; in California, USA, it must meet California Bulletin 117 or 116, and similar standards are also applied in other regions. During the certification process, a flame retardancy test report needs to be provided.
Section 8 Curtain rods, hangers, microwave oven racks (metal racks)
Wood products need to undergo moisture content testing (typically ≤ 12%), and moisture content testers should be used during inspection.
The microwave oven rack and television stand should undergo load-bearing tests according to the designed load to check for any bending or deformation.
Assembly test: Follow the instructions to assemble, and verify that all components are present and the structure is stable.
Check for paint color variations and compare with the sample.
During the factory inspection, it is necessary to verify the calibration of metal processing and woodworking equipment as well as the operational standards of the personnel.
Section 9 Playing Cards, Dominoes
Check if the specifications match the actual colors and quantities. Observe the printing quality, trademarks, patterns, and paint to see if they can be easily removed (test the adhesion with tape). During the inspection, sample according to AQL standards.
Section 10: Tableware with Non-metallic Handles (Knives, Forks, Spoons)
Handle strength test: 100 Newtons or the product of handle length L and 0.7 N·mm (take the smaller value), for 10 seconds, with a permissible permanent deformation of 1 mm.
Handle firmness test: Immerse in 50℃ water (dishwasher wash cycle at 75℃) for 10 minutes, then remove and pull the handle with 90N force for 10 seconds, with a torque of 2.25N·m for 10 seconds.
Hardness of stainless steel blades: Not less than 52HRC (Argos requires 50-53HRC). It needs to be tested with a hardness tester.
Drop test: The handle is placed facing downwards at a height of 1.2 meters. It is dropped onto the cement ground 5 times. The handle must not come loose or break.
Certification requirements: Food contact materials must comply with the standards of LFGB or FDA.
Section 11 Special Testing Requirements for Toilet Seats
(The original text was not expanded. It needs to be noted that the goods should be inspected according to customer standards, such as static load, impact test, durability, etc., and must meet the certification requirements.)
Section 12: Testing Requirements for Bathroom Plumbing Racks
(No details provided in the original text. The inspection shall be conducted in accordance with customer standards, including load-bearing capacity, corrosion resistance, and sealing performance, and an inspection report shall be provided.)
Summary: Full-process quality control
There are a wide variety of grocery products. Inspection, factory verification, testing and certification are the four pillars for ensuring product quality and safety. Inspectors should strictly follow the standards for each category when conducting sampling, testing and record-keeping; factory verification needs to check the production processes, calibration of testing equipment and qualifications of personnel of the suppliers; and ultimately, third-party certifications (such as CE, GS, CCC, FDA, etc.) are obtained to endorse the products. Enterprises should establish quality traceability archives, continuously improve on non-conforming items, thereby reducing trade risks and enhancing brand reputation.