Quality & traceability
Independent distributor. Elec Trading Europe is an independent distributor (broker) of electronic components. We are not a franchised or authorized distributor of any manufacturer and do not claim to be. On request we disclose the source type of a part before you confirm your order, so you can decide whether independent stock is acceptable for your application.
Sourcing order
We source in this order of preference:
- Franchised distributors
- Manufacturers and OEM/EMS excess inventory with documented origin
- Vetted independent distributors
Independent sources are only used after a documented check: company registration and VAT number, trade references, sanctions screening and a trial order with inspection. Approved sources are kept on an Approved Vendor List that is reviewed at least once a year.
Traceability record with every order
Every shipment includes a traceability record. Parts whose origin cannot be documented are not offered as new stock.
- Manufacturer part number, manufacturer, quantity, date code and lot code as received
- Source type (franchised distributor, OEM/EMS excess, independent distributor) and country of shipment
- Supplier invoice or packing list, redacted for price and supplier name where needed; the unredacted copy is available for audit
- Certificate of Conformance from the manufacturer or franchised distributor, where available
- Photos of packaging and labels as received
- Inspection report, when the parts were inspected
Mixed lots and mixed date codes are stated in the quotation. Traceability records and inspection reports are kept for at least 7 years.
Inspection and counterfeit prevention
Parts that are not shipped directly by the manufacturer or a franchised distributor can be inspected by an independent laboratory before delivery. The inspection level is agreed per order and stated in the quotation, together with any test costs. Our inspection levels are based on SAE AS6081 and IDEA-STD-1010. Elec Trading Europe is not certified to these standards.
| Level | Typical use | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| A: Documentation | Franchised or manufacturer source with CoC | Document review, label and quantity check, photos |
| B: Standard | Recommended for independent and excess stock | Level A plus external visual inspection per IDEA-STD-1010, marking permanency test, dimensional check, X-ray on a sample, MSL and packaging check |
| C: Extended | High-risk categories (FPGA, memory, processors, obsolete parts) or on customer request | Level B plus XRF, decapsulation and die verification, electrical or functional test where feasible |
An inspection report with photos is supplied with every order inspected at level B or C.
Suspect parts
Suspect or confirmed counterfeit parts are quarantined and never returned to the supply chain. We inform the customer within 24 hours, refund the parts in full and support the customer in reporting them.
Authenticity guarantee
Any part proven counterfeit is refunded in full, including documented test costs, without time limit. Proof is a report of an independent test laboratory. See article 10 of our terms and conditions.
Your rights as a customer
- Witness the inspection of your parts
- Have your own third-party test done before shipment
- Audit our traceability records and inspection reports
- Sign your own Supplier Quality Agreement with us, including traceability, audit and inspection clauses
Supplier qualification documents
Our Supplier Qualification Pack (company data, policies, sample traceability record and inspection report) is available on request. Contact us or e-mail info@electrading.eu.