Monthly Archives: July, 2026
Updating an AI Medical Software’s Algorithm Triggers Completely Different Compliance Consequences Depending on the Market
If you're involved in sourcing, agency work, or compliance related to medical software with AI capabilities (SaMD — Software as a Medical Device), there's...
Your Supplier Says “We Have FDA Certification”? First Understand This — the FDA Doesn’t Issue That Certificate at All
If you're sourcing medical devices or in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products and a supplier shows you an "FDA registration certificate," there's a fact worth...
Working with Chinese IVD or Medical Device Manufacturers? The US, China, and EU Don’t Just Use Different Risk Levels — They Use Different Classification...
If your business touches in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents or medical devices, the trap most people fall into across markets isn't "is this specific...
Sourcing Laser Engravers or Cutters from China? “Class 1 Laser Product” Doesn’t Mean Low Internal Power — A Widely Misunderstood Safety Classification
If you source laser engravers or cutters from China to sell in the US, this is a category where Chinese sellers overwhelmingly dominate —...
Sourcing Security Cameras from China? An “8MP” Camera Might Only Deliver Half That — A Technical Verification Guide
If you source security cameras from China to sell overseas, this category has several specific spec-inflation tactics — and they're more hidden than in...
ASEAN Has Been China’s Largest Trading Partner for Years — What’s Actually Behind the Shift
If you source from China while also watching the US and European markets, you've likely noticed a trend that's been building for years but...
Sourcing Power Banks or Portable Power Stations from China? “Rated Capacity Is Only 60% of the Label” Isn’t Fraud — Real Fraud Hides Somewhere...
If you source power banks or portable power stations from China to sell overseas, you've likely noticed something confusing: the same product prints "10,000mAh"...
Sourcing Magnetic Toys or Desk Fidget Magnets from China? The Real Story Behind CPSC’s Magnet Rule Involves a Court Reversal and a Regulatory Gap
If you source magnetic building sets, magnetic beads, or desk-toy stress-relief magnet balls from China to sell in the US, this category carries an...
Sourcing Candles or Home Fragrance from China? “Metal Wick Means Banned” Is a Common Misconception
If you source candles or scented candles from China to sell in the US or EU, this category has three completely independent risk lines...
“Are Shipping Rates Up or Down?” Is the Wrong Question — The Real 2026 China Ocean Freight Divergence
If you import from China, you've probably heard two contradictory things lately: "ocean freight rates are surging, capacity is impossible to find" and "rates...
Sourcing LED Lighting from China? “High Lumens, High CRI” Isn’t Enough — A Technical Buyer’s Guide
Ask a generic AI chatbot "how do I choose good LED lighting" and you'll likely get advice about lumens, CRI, and color temperature. That...
Sourcing E-Bikes or E-Scooters from China? UL 2849 Isn’t a Box-Ticking Exercise — New York’s Real Data Proves It
If you source e-bikes or e-scooters from China to sell in the US, you've probably seen the certification numbers UL 2849, UL 2271, and...