The argument for Traceability and Testing of Electronic Components
- Angharad Storrie
- 18/01/2017
- regulatory compliance
- WEEE
- RoHS
- testing of electronic components
- Anti-counterfeit
- counterfeit
- traceability

According to the Cambridge Dictionary traceability is defined as: "The ability to discover information about where and how a product was made." End to end traceability of an electronic component is critical. Traceability is 'evidence' of the product being tracked through the entire supply chain. Traceability is confidence, but Inspection and testing are also vital to safeguard against counterfeits. Counterfeiters are improving their techniques and expertise all the time. We check all of our incoming stock upon receipt and then re-check it at the time of any order. Your testing procedures should start with a thorough visual inspection of the...