At Eastwise, we know that sourcing is not just about price or lead times. It has become a strategic lever at the crossroads of performance, sustainability, and brand reputation. With growing regulatory requirements, rising customer expectations, and urgent decarbonization goals,…
EU Standards for Chair/ Seating Products: What Every Importer Must Know in 2025
Planning to import or manufacture office furniture for the European Union market? This article will guide you through the key regulations, directives, and safety standards that apply specifically to chairs and seating products in the EU. We will also walk…
Canton Fair 2025: A complete guide to Asia’s most important trade fair
What Is the Canton Fair? The Canton Fair, officially known as the China Import and Export Fair, is Asia’s most important trade exhibition and the world’s largest international trading event. Established in 1957, this biannual fair takes place in Guangzhou,…
CBAM: what importers need to remember from the latest European developments
1. Reminder: what is the CBAM? The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) is a European Union measure designed to combat ‘carbon leakage’. Check out this recent article, the aim is to charge a carbon price equivalent to that applied to…
How Can EASTWISE’s Self Inspection Program (SIP) Increase Supplier Autonomy While Maintaining High Quality and Reducing Costs?
All distributors agree: cost optimization is the key to success. To meet the expectations of some of our clients, we have developed a strategic solution to reduce inspection costs while maintaining rigorous quality control: the Self Inspection Program (SIP). Let’s…
