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Drop and Transit Tests (ISTA): Engineering Your Way to Fewer Breakages

Drop and Transit Tests (ISTA): Engineering Your...

Eliza Chen

breakage reduction starts long before the drop test.  

Drop and Transit Tests (ISTA): Engineering Your...

Eliza Chen

breakage reduction starts long before the drop test.  

Shipping Samples Internationally: Declaring Value, MSDS/SDS, and Clearance Tips

Shipping Samples Internationally: Declaring Val...

Eliza Chen

Before we hit “send,” here’s the list I use with new customers: ✔ Declared value between 5–20 USD ✔ Invoice matches product + HS code ✔ Description avoids trigger words...

Shipping Samples Internationally: Declaring Val...

Eliza Chen

Before we hit “send,” here’s the list I use with new customers: ✔ Declared value between 5–20 USD ✔ Invoice matches product + HS code ✔ Description avoids trigger words...

Setting AQLs for Cosmetics: ISO 2859‑1 Sampling Plans Made Simple

Setting AQLs for Cosmetics: ISO 2859‑1 Sampling...

Eliza Chen

ISO 2859-1 sounds scary, but once you understand how AQLs work, it becomes one of your strongest tools for protecting your brand. And honestly, the right manufacturer should guide you...

Setting AQLs for Cosmetics: ISO 2859‑1 Sampling...

Eliza Chen

ISO 2859-1 sounds scary, but once you understand how AQLs work, it becomes one of your strongest tools for protecting your brand. And honestly, the right manufacturer should guide you...

Stability Testing for Cosmetics: Accelerated, Long‑Term, and Transport

Stability Testing for Cosmetics: Accelerated, L...

Eliza Chen

Stability testing may seem technical, but it’s what protects your brand, your customers, and your reputation. When accelerated, long‑term, and transport testing are all properly done, you can confidently sell...

Stability Testing for Cosmetics: Accelerated, L...

Eliza Chen

Stability testing may seem technical, but it’s what protects your brand, your customers, and your reputation. When accelerated, long‑term, and transport testing are all properly done, you can confidently sell...

Batch Records, Retention Samples, and Traceability: What Auditors Look For

Batch Records, Retention Samples, and Traceabil...

Eliza Chen

Audits might feel overwhelming, but when your manufacturer has strong documentation—batch records, retention samples, and full traceability—everything becomes smoother. If you’re exploring your own skincare line and want a partner...

Batch Records, Retention Samples, and Traceabil...

Eliza Chen

Audits might feel overwhelming, but when your manufacturer has strong documentation—batch records, retention samples, and full traceability—everything becomes smoother. If you’re exploring your own skincare line and want a partner...

Fragrance‑Free and Low‑Allergen Formulation: IFRA Basics and Risk Control

Fragrance‑Free and Low‑Allergen Formulation: IF...

Eliza Chen

Skincare shoppers today are smart. They look for “fragrance-free,” “low allergen,” and “dermatologist-tested” on the label. And with good reason — they want products that feel good and protect their...

Fragrance‑Free and Low‑Allergen Formulation: IF...

Eliza Chen

Skincare shoppers today are smart. They look for “fragrance-free,” “low allergen,” and “dermatologist-tested” on the label. And with good reason — they want products that feel good and protect their...