When developing new merchandise, ensuring it meets all product safety and compliance standards isn’t just a box to check; it’s the cornerstone to building trust with your consumers and protecting your brand. Unfortunately, navigating the testing process can often be confusing, time-consuming, and expensive if handled separately from manufacturing. That’s why partnering with a manufacturer who offers in-house, managed safety testing services can make all the difference.
At GPI, we integrate safety testing directly into the production process. Let’s talk more about why that’s important to you:
1. Streamlined Process = Fewer Delays
When testing is coordinated through GPI, it runs concurrently with production- not after it. Our factory teams work directly with the testing lab, meaning samples are submitted and evaluated in real-time. This reduces the back-and-forth between external labs and multiple vendors, cutting down on costly delays and keeping your project timeline on track. We often start testing products as soon as possible during production to make sure your product has received a passing test certificate before it ships, minimizing delays.
2. Built-In Expertise
Safety testing isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Different regions, markets, and product types require different certifications and standards. Our dedicated testing specialist, supported by our experienced production team, helps clients determine which marks need to appear on the products and which certifications are needed, whether for the U.S., Europe, or other regions. We help you ensure that the right testing protocols are planned from the start, not discovered after production, or worse, after the product is shipped!
3. Cost Efficiency
Coordinating safety testing through GPI can save both time and money. In this economy, couldn’t we use more of both? GPI manages testing while your product is still in production, you avoid redundant shipping, sample handling fees, and post-production rework. We know exactly what needs to be sent to the lab and what forms need to be filled out to make sure testing is done right the first time. In the vast world of manufacturing, any mistakes could mean more costs.
4. Confidence in Compliance
Testing directly through GPI ensures nothing gets lost in translation. Our team is trained and knowledgeable about current safety testing requirements, and we work proactively to prevent compliance issues before they arise. That means you can focus on your business, knowing your product is being manufactured and tested to the right standards.
5. A Seamless Partnership
With safety testing integrated into your production process, communication stays simple and transparent. You’ll have one partner overseeing the entire journey, from prototype to compliant, ready-to-ship product.
With all that being said: Conducting your safety testing with your manufacturing partner isn’t just convenient, it’s smart business. You gain efficiency, expertise, and confidence that your products will meet the standards they need to reach the market safely and successfully.
