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IEC 60335-2-9 Explained: Safety Standard for Air Fryers and Grilling Appliances
2026-07-23
Understand IEC 60335-2-9, the safety standard covering air fryers, grills and toasters. Key test requirements, common failures and sourcing implications for European importers.
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Microwave Oven B2B Sourcing Guide: What European Buyers Need to Know in 2026
2026-07-22
Complete B2B sourcing guide for microwave ovens from Chinese factories. Capacity, power levels, certification requirements and OEM customization options for European importers.
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First Article Inspection (FAI): What B2B Buyers Must Verify on the First Production Unit
2026-07-21
Learn what to verify during first article inspection of kitchen appliances from Chinese factories. Catch dimensional, material and functional issues before mass production starts.
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Kitchen Appliance Pre-Shipment Inspection: 20 Checks
2026-07-18
Use this 20-point pre-shipment inspection checklist to verify appliance quality, safety, packaging, quantity, documents, and loading readiness.
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TikTok Is Selling Kitchen Appliances: What Social Commerce Means for B2B Importers
2026-07-17
TikTok drove a 71% surge in German home appliance sales in June 2026. Social commerce is becoming a distribution channel for kitchen appliances. Here is what B2B importers must prepare.
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France's Durability Index: What Kitchen Appliance Importers Must Prepare for 2027
2026-07-16
France is replacing its Repairability Index with a Durability Index. Small kitchen appliances are expected to be included from 2027. Here is what importers selling into France must prepare.
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EU Tariffs and Carbon Costs: The 2026 Trade Cost Landscape for Kitchen Appliance Importers
2026-07-15
A 79% anti-dumping duty on Chinese kitchenware and CBAM carbon tariffs on steel-intensive appliances are reshaping import costs in 2026. What kitchen appliance importers must track.
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Chinese Kitchen Appliance Brands Move Upmarket: What It Means for B2B Importers
2026-07-14
Chinese kitchen appliance brands are expanding from entry-level into premium European price bands. Here is what the competitive shift means for B2B private-label and branded importers.
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Kitchen Appliance Certification 2026: What Importers Must Update Before Q4
2026-07-12
GPSR enforcement, smart appliance cybersecurity, PED pressure cooker rules, and updated EN 60335 standards are changing kitchen appliance certification in 2026. Compliance checklist for importers...
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EU Recalls Chinese Kitchenware: A Food-Contact Compliance Warning for Importers
2026-07-11
EU recalled Chinese kitchenware from 16 countries on July 3 over aluminum migration. Here is what kitchen appliance importers must verify about food-contact materials before the next shipment.
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