Quality assurance has become one of the highest priorities for consumer product companies operating in today's complex global marketplace. As economic, regulatory, and supply chain pressures mount, it has never been harder for companies to meet consumers' demands for high quality products at a low cost.

Over 5,000 manufacturers, importers, raw materials suppliers, and retailers around the globe turn to STR's quality assurance business to help them achieve product success in the international marketplace. As a leading provider of quality testing, audit, inspection, and responsible sourcing services, STR helps consumer product companies ensure that they have the highest level of confidence in the quality, safety, and social standards of their products and systems.

With sophisticated laboratories and inspectors/auditors in over 36 countries across five continents, STR has vast expertise in nearly every category of hard goods, soft goods, and consumer packaged goods. Our worldwide team of over 1,000 professionals has the expertise to effectively evaluate and monitor products through all stages of development, design, production, and shipment.

STR's quality assurance services include: retailer "turn-key" quality programs, testing and quality assurance programs, product design evaluations, product development support, manufacturing and social/environmental audits, supply chain inspections and assessments, ISO certification, and UL regulatory services. We also provide a wide range of consulting services including risk management assessments for investors, expert witness testimony, and serving as a regulatory affairs liaison.

Few companies can match STR's depth and breadth of experience in the quality assurance business. No matter where a company is located, where it sources, or where it sells, STR can ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of its products before they reach the market.

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