QA AND COMPLIANCE
Product Environmental Compliance
RoHS
At Infinite Electronics, we maintain a comprehensive RoHS compliance program to help customers with their green aspirations. We strive to have accurate and available material content data on all of our products. When data is not yet available, customer requests will be given top priority.
What is RoHS?
Short for Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, RoHS was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union. Now in its third iteration as (EU) Directive 2015/863, RoHS guidelines and legislation are intended to reduce the presence of ten (10) materials deemed hazardous to the environment. To comply, products entering the EU must not have a homogeneous presence of these materials above the following levels by percentage of their weight:
Lead (Pb) < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01%
DEHP < 0.1%
DBP < 0.1%
Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) < 0.1%
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) < 0.1%
Polybrominated Diphenyl Esters (PBDE) < 0.1%
BBP < 0.1%
DIBP < 0.1%
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics has partnered with Assent Compliance, a world class provider of compliance software and professional support staff, to obtain current material content data on our vast selection of electronic products. Together, we work with our supply chain to routinely collect and analyze this data which enables us to determine the state of compliance for each item we sell. As part of our process integration efforts, we are currently redesigning the way this data can be found on-line so that it is consistent across all brands. Once deployed, we will have a customer self-serve search engine tool to enable real-time creation of part number specific declarations. Until then, customers may request declarations directly from our Assent Compliance partners here. Please ensure that you list all Infinite Electronics part numbers within your request.
EPA TSCA
At Infinite Electronics, we maintain a comprehensive EPA TSCA compliance program to help customers with their green aspirations. We strive to have accurate and available material content data on all of our products. When data is not yet available, customer requests will be given top priority.
What is EPA TSCA?
The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) regulates the manufacture, import, distribution, use, and disposal of new and existing chemicals in U.S. commerce. The Toxic Substances Control Act also restricts the use of certain existing substances, including asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, radon, metallic mercury, lead-based paint, and certain flame retardants. The Toxic Substances Control Act is managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) to evaluate health and environmental risks associated with new and existing chemicals, to reduce hazardous exposures, and to reduce environmental pollution. On January 6, 2021, OPPT published the final rules for Section 6(h) of TSCA. These rules restrict companies from distributing the following five toxic substances, or products containing these substances, in U.S. commerce:
- Phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP 3:1)
- Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE)
- 2,4,6-tris(tert-butyl)phenol (2,4,6-TTBP)
- Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD)
- Pentachlorothiophenol (PCTP)
From March 8, 2021, USEPA requires demonstration of due diligence, through recordkeeping and customer communication, if any of these substances are present in parts or products sold in the U.S.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics has partnered with Assent Compliance, a world class provider of compliance software and professional support staff, to obtain current material content data on our vast selection of electronic products. Together, we work with our supply chain to routinely collect and analyze this data which enables us to determine the state of compliance for each item we sell. Customers may request declarations directly from our Assent Compliance partners here. Please ensure that you list all Infinite Electronics part numbers within your request.
REACH
At Infinite Electronics, we maintain a comprehensive REACH compliance program to help customers with their green aspirations. We strive to have accurate and available material content data on all of our products. When data is not yet available, customer requests will be given top priority.
What is REACH?
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 is commonly referred to as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals). The REACH regulation became effective on June 1, 2007 with the objective to improve protection of human health and the environment from exposure to chemicals. Under REACH, there is an obligation to ensure that articles do not contain any of the substances on the REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) Candidate list in concentrations greater than 0.1% by weight. SVHCs are substances that may cause cancer or other serious health or environmental effects and thus face potential restriction or outright bans. The SVHC list is updated with additional substances at approximately every six months, thus product declarations must indicate the applicable SVHC release date.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics has partnered with Assent Compliance, a world class provider of compliance software and professional support staff, to obtain current material content data on our vast selection of electronic products. Together, we work with our supply chain to routinely collect and analyze this data which enables us to determine the state of compliance for each item we sell. As part of our process integration efforts, we are currently redesigning the way this data can be found on-line so that it is consistent across all brands. Once deployed, we will have a customer self-serve search engine tool to enable real-time creation of part number specific declarations. Until then, customers may request declarations directly from our Assent Compliance partners here. Please ensure that you list all Infinite Electronics part numbers within your request.
PFAS
At Infinite Electronics, we maintain a comprehensive PFAS compliance program to help customers with their green aspirations. We strive to have accurate and available material content data on all of our products. When data is not yet available, customer requests will be given top priority.
What are PFAS?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called "forever chemicals," are a group of thousands of substances widely used in many industries and can be found in electrical insulation, thermal stability/heat resistance applications and flame retardant among others. Due to growing awareness of health and environmental concerns, PFAS are facing increasing scrutiny worldwide. In-force and proposed measures set restrictions or requirements on PFAS use in some jurisdictions, and due diligence may be necessary to meet legal obligations, ESG commitments, and/or business requirements.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics has partnered with Assent Compliance, a world class provider of compliance software and professional support staff, to obtain current material content data on our vast selection of electronic products. Together, we work with our supply chain to routinely collect and analyze this data which enables us to determine the state of compliance for each item we sell. Customers may request declarations directly from our Assent Compliance partners here. Please ensure that you list all Infinite Electronics part numbers within your request.
PROP 65
Prop 65 is a California Law that requires businesses to warn Californians about certain chemicals in the environment and/or consumer goods. Also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
What is California Proposition 65 (also known as “Prop 65”)?
Prop 65 is a California Law that requires businesses to warn Californians about certain chemicals in the environment and/or consumer goods. Also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Prop 65 was designed to assist California residents to make informed decisions about the products they purchase and the impact on their health. Warnings are based on a list of chemicals published by the State of California (over 850 to date) which may pose an increased risk of cancer and/or reproductive harm if minimum exposure levels, also known as Safe Harbor levels, are exceeded. These warnings are widespread within California and can be found across many industries including food and beverage sales, clothing sales, furniture sales, automotive repair, etc..
How does Infinite Electronics determine which products receive this warning?
Infinite Electronics Product Managers have reviewed our vast offerings and determined which products receive Prop 65 warnings based on our knowledge about the presence of one or more listed chemicals and the likely method of exposure for the product’s intended and foreseeable use. Exposure level calculations are complex and due to the very large number of products we sell, individual product exposure level calculations are considered prohibitive for our business model. Therefore, a conservative approach was taken without attempting to evaluate the exact levels of exposure in any given product. Out of an abundance of caution, Infinite Electronics provides the warning for all products that contain Prop 65 listed chemicals within its surface layer and are likely to be frequently handled. Because of this conservative approach, exposure levels for products with Prop 65 warnings may be well below the Safe Harbor Levels, or could even be zero. Many products do not receive the warnings based on past court rulings, if there are no Prop 65 listed chemicals present, if there are Prop 65 listed chemicals present but just within internal components, or the products are not frequently handled after installation.
How do the California Prop 65 warnings compare to the European Union’s chemical limits stated in RoHS and REACH?
Although there is a great deal of overlap between the California and the EU’s chemical listings, Prop 65 warnings are based on exposure levels and do not necessarily correlate with the quantity limits stated in the EU directives. Additionally, there are no restrictions imposed by Prop 65, it only requires warnings to Californians when Safe Harbor exposure levels are exceeded.
Should I be concerned about the safety of these products
Although you should always be aware and take notice of any product warning, a Prop 65 warning does not mean that a product is unsafe. The State of California’s website states, “A Prop 65 warning does not necessarily mean that a product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements.” As an added precaution, Infinite Electronics recommends washing your hands after handling any item that received a Prop 65 warning.
Where can I find out more?
For more information about Prop 65, the chemicals that have been listed, and how these chemicals may impact human health, please visit the State of California’s website.
Supply Chain Compliance
CONFLICT MINERALS
Providing our customers with the information needed for SEC filings while making a difference combating inhumane mining practices
Our Commitment
Infinite Electronics supports the humanitarian goal of ending the armed conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its adjoining countries which are partially financed by the exploitation of miners and local populations. Although we are not required to submit a formal filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission because we are not a publicly traded company, we know that many of our customers do require Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates (CMRTs) to compile their own filings. We are committed to obtaining all available data on the smelters within our supply chain and working with our suppliers to eliminate the use of high-risk smelters when their usage has surfaced.
What are Conflict Minerals
The term “conflict minerals” is defined as columbite-tantalite, also known as coltan (from which tantalum is derived); cassiterite (tin); gold; wolframite (tungsten); or their derivatives; or any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country. In 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act into law. Section 1502 of that act addresses the international trade and use of Conflict Minerals. But what are these Minerals and how do they affect our everyday lives? Like the similar issue of Conflict Diamonds or Blood Diamonds, the term Conflict Minerals refers to raw materials that come from a particular part of the world where conflict is occurring and affects the mining and trading of those materials.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics has partnered with Assent Compliance, a world class provider of compliance software and professional support staff, to obtain current material content data on our vast selection of electronic products. Together, we work with our supply chain to routinely collect and analyze this data which enables us to determine the state of compliance for each item we sell. To obtain the Infinite Electronics CMRT or ask a question from one of Assent Compliance’s regulatory specialists, please contact them at here
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
No tolerance for worker exploitation
Our Commitment
Infinite Electronics supports the humanitarian goal of ending modern slavery and human trafficking as evidenced in our Supplier Code of Conduct. If at any time we detect or become aware of a violation of this code within our supply chain, we will take aggressive action to correct these behaviors or terminate our relationship with the non-compliant supplier.
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking involves recruitment, harboring or transporting people into a situation of exploitation through the use of violence, deception or coercion and forced to work against their will. In other words, trafficking is a process of enslaving people, coercing them into a situation with no way out, and exploiting them.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics, through the use of a Supplier Code of Conduct, flows down strict requirements against human trafficking. We monitor our supply chain when conducting general business audits and site visits. Our employees are trained to recognize the symptoms of human trafficking and report their findings to management. Additionally, we have completed a Slavery & Trafficking Risk Template (STRT), which is a standardized open-source template available from the Social Responsibility Alliance to share slavery and human trafficking-related risk and compliance data with customers. The STRT has been provided to our partners at Assent Compliance, a world class provider of compliance software and professional support staff. To obtain the Infinite Electronics STRT or ask a question from one of our regulatory specialists, please email us at InfiniteElectronicsRequests@assentcompliance.com.
CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) (“Act”) became effective January 1, 2012 in the State of California. The Act requires that certain companies doing business in California disclose their efforts to eliminate slavery and human trafficking from their direct supply chains.
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) (“Act”) became effective January 1, 2012 in the State of California. The Act requires that certain companies doing business in California disclose their efforts to eliminate slavery and human trafficking from their direct supply chains.
The Infinite Electronics Supplier Code of Conduct formalizes the key principles under which suppliers are required to operate. The code includes human rights requirements stating that our suppliers shall be “committed to uphold the human rights of workers, and to treat them with dignity and respect as understood by the international community. This applies to all workers including temporary, migrant, student, contract, direct employees, and any other type of worker.” Requirements are further detailed addressing forced labor, child labor, working hours, wages and benefits, humane treatment, non-discrimination, and freedom of association.
The following activities support our commitment and our efforts to combat slavery and human trafficking:
Verification: Infinite Electronics may perform site visits to key suppliers to ensure first-hand knowledge and accountability for business practices and quality standards. Purchasing, Product Management and Quality personnel who visit suppliers are trained on the Infinite Electronics Code of Conduct and asked to report any suspected violations to our management team.
Audits: Infinite Electronics currently relies on effective communication with suppliers supported with requirements defined in the Infinite Electronics Supplier Quality Manual, the Supplier Code of Conduct and the IE Supplier Survey Form. On site audits are currently not being performed.
Certification: All suppliers are required to certify that they understand and adhere to the Infinite Electronics Supplier Code of Conduct. If we become aware of any actions or conditions not in compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct, we reserve the right to terminate any and all agreements with the supplier.
Internal Accountability: Infinite Electronics, including all brands and locations world-wide, are committed to ethically and socially responsible conduct in the workplace. Infinite Electronics requires all employees to read and acknowledge receipt and understanding of our Ethics policies which follow industry leading standards. Anyone who violates these policies is subject to disciplinary action or termination.
Training: Infinite Electronics provides annual training to all employees with direct responsibilities for supply chain management on the Supplier Code of Conduct including mitigating the risks of slavery and human trafficking in the supply chain. This includes Management, Buyers, Supplier Quality Engineers and Product Managers.
Date of Posting: November 30, 2023
Corporate Governance
ANTI-CORRUPTION
Upholding high ethical standards for all our business dealings
Our Commitment
Infinite Electronics does not engage in, nor tolerate, corruption within its business dealings, either domestically or abroad, as evidenced in our internal Code of Conduct. If at any time we detect or become aware of a violation of this code among our personnel, we will take aggressive action to correct these behaviors or terminate the non-compliant employee(s).
What is Corruption?
Defined within our Code of Conduct for they type of business we engage in, corruption is considered participating in bribery or kickbacks. Bribery is the act of giving money, goods or other forms of compensation in exchange for an alteration of the recipient’s behavior (to the benefit of the giver) that the recipient would otherwise not alter. A kickback is a form of negotiated bribery in which a commission is paid to the bribe-taker in exchange for services rendered. Many foreign countries are fighting a long-standing culture of corruption and thus pose a challenge to anyone doing business internationally.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics, through the use of our internal Code of Conduct, flows down strict requirements against bribery and kickbacks. Our employees are trained to the code and held accountable for their actions. Training includes a focus on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of which a violation would be considered: Giving OR offering OR promising, Directly OR indirectly, Anything of value, To any foreign official, political party, or candidate, With corrupt intent, In order to obtain OR retain business OR gain an improper business advantage. Compliance with anti-bribery requirements is also flowed down to our distributors through contractual clauses and annual training.
EXPORT CONTROLS
US Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Infinite Electronics strictly adheres to the EAR and has set up a robust export compliance program which applies to all brands, sites and personnel, including our overseas locations. Product Managers and Compliance Specialists ensure that all of our products are accurately classified with the appropriate export control classification numbers. Our systems and trained personnel ensure that all sales are thoroughly screened to prevent unauthorized shipments to restricted parties. The vast majority of our products are classified as EAR99, but a few dual-use items can be found within our catalog and receive additional country screening based on the reasons for control associated with the final destination. If an export license is required to complete a sale, Infinite Electronics will work with customers to obtain the necessary information and submit the application to the Bureau of Industry and Security.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Infinite Electronics strictly adheres to the ITAR and has set up a robust export compliance program with enhanced ITAR controls for our Transtector brand located in Hayden Idaho. We are ITAR registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and follow all protocols necessary to protect controlled technical information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and the NIST SP 800-171 cyber security standard. Click here to view our ITAR authorization letter from the DDTC.
Should you wish to contact us regarding design, test, or manufacturing capabilities for products within the scope of ITAR, you may email or call us at the address and number shown below. CAUTION: No ITAR controlled technical information may be emailed to us. It must be placed directly into our secure and encrypted environment. Instructions for data handling will be sent to you after initial discussions confirm that delivery of such media is appropriate.
For ITAR inquiries, please contact us at ITARInquiries@infiniteelectronics.com
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
Promoting a safe workplace for all of our employees
Infinite Electronics is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors by:- Complying with all relevant laws, regulations and any other requirements relating to environmental aspects and workplace hazards.
- Preventing workplace injuries, ill health and pollution.
- Educating and empowering our employees with defined expectations.
- Implementing and tracking objectives, targets and programs to continually improve the effectiveness of our EHS performance.
Product Safety
SAFETY STANDARDS AND TESTING
Our Commitment
Infinite Electronics provides safe and reliable products that meet or exceed customers’ needs. For safety critical environments, many products are designed to industry standards and evaluated by rigorous and independent third party testing using nationally recognized standards labs such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).What are the primary Safety Standards and Testing?
- UL1449 for AC and DC SPD’s Testing includes evaluation of the protection level, low, medium, high fault current, and duty cycle. Examples of SPD ratings are Type 1 for installations ahead of the meter base, Type 2 at main panel, and Type 3 at an outlet.
- UL67 for power cabinets, evaluated for components having individual certifications, touch safety, environmental compliance and high potential breakdown to ground.
- UL50E for environmentally testing enclosures determines if the enclosure meets the requirements of the declared application. Testing may include dripping water, rain test, freezing rain, wind blown dust, corrosion and High pressure water. Examples of environmental ratings are Type1 Type 3R, Type 4X.
- UL497B for SPD’s protecting data circuits. Testing includes fail safe without catching fire, signal integrity, and environmental.
- UL62 for processed wire. Testing includes the physical and electrical properties of the wire.
Our Approach
Products that have been tested and comply with a safety standard bear the mark of the listing agency. The listed products are evaluated by the listing agency on a quarterly basis to ensure that they are still being produced as described in the listing file. To determine if our products have this mark, you may review the information shown on our product datasheets found on our websites’ catalog or call a customer service representative for advice on the right product for your application. Each brand website has the customer service contact information prominently displayed on its homepage.HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS
No tolerance for worker exploitation
Our Commitment
Infinite Electronics provides safe and reliable products that meet or exceed customers’ needs. For products that can be installed in hazardous locations such as explosive gas or dust environments, many products are designed to industry standards and evaluated by rigorous and independent third party testing using Internationally certified test labs like Intertek and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
What are the primary Hazardous Environment Standards and Testing?
IEC 60079-0 is the basic standard for hazardous location testing published by the International Electrotechnical Commission.
IEC 60079-11 is the basic standard for Intrinsic safe devices which tests for limiting the energy of sparks and surface temperature.
IEC 60079-15 is the basic standard for non-Sparking tests which does not allow for sparks, arcing or hot surfaces. The testing is performed in environments that include acetylene, hydrogen, ethylene, propane, and Methane. Products certified for dust environments are tested in combustible metal dusts, carbonaceous dusts, flour, grain, wood, plastic and chemical dusts, and combustible fibers and flying environments.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics products that can be installed in hazardous locations such as explosive gas or dust environments have gone through extensive testing for safety and installation in specific hazardous locations. Labeling and specifications on such products define the locations, temperature and specific gases the product can be installed within. These products are strictly controlled by the certification entity and receive third party surveillance audits on a quarterly basis to verify that no changes are made to the original tested device. To determine if our products are certified for hazardous locations, you may review the information shown on our product datasheets found on our websites’ catalog or call a customer service representative for advice on the right product for your application. Each brand website has the customer service contact information prominently displayed on its homepage.
Data Security
PAYMENT CARD DATA SECURITY
Our Commitment
We maintain systems, equipment and process controls to ensure that your payment card data will never be stolen or inadvertently released into the wrong hands. We train our personnel on these controls and emphasize our commitment that data security is of the highest importance.
What is the Requirement?
Infinite Electronics has implemented controls that are fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the industry standard for protecting payment card data. PCI compliance refers to the technical and operational standards that businesses must follow to ensure that payment card data provided by cardholders is fully protected. PCI compliance is enforced by the PCI Standards Council, and all businesses that store, process or transmit payment card data electronically are required to follow their compliance guidelines.
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics partnered with one of the most respected cyber security consultants to evaluate the proper protections for the kinds of payment card data exchanges that we are involved in. A cornerstone to our approach is to ensure that no payment card data is stored within our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Instead, payment card transactions are performed on a network that is physically segregated from the ERP network and coordinated with a fully compliant third party service provider known as PayPal. PayPal is an industry leader in handling payment card transactions and securing transactions for other companies. Within our ERP, we only maintain tokens provided by PayPal. This enables us to process these transactions without maintaining the actual card numbers and the tokens can be revisited for additional authorized transactions over time. These randomized tokens cannot be linked in our systems to any personally identifiable information. If tokens were to be lost or stolen, they could not be used for any purchases nor could they be used to divulge any customer information of any sort.
USG CYBERSECURITY
Ensuring the Security of Controlled Unclassified Information
Our Commitment
Infinite Electronics adheres to the US Government cybersecurity controls as defined in FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012. These regulations impose requirements defined within NIST SP 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. Although Infinite Electronics already protects all forms of company, customer and supplier electronic data, additional controls are implemented for all government contracts as required.
What is the Requirement?
NIST SP 800-171 documents cyber security requirements within the following Security Control Families:
- Access Control
- Awareness & Training
- Audit & Accountability
- Configuration Management
- Identification & Authentication
- Incident Response
- Maintenance
- Media Protection
- Personnel Security
- Physical Protection
- Risk Assessment
- Security Assessment
- System and Communications
- Protection
- System and Information Integrity
Our Approach
Infinite Electronics has evaluated all forms of information described in the CUI Registry and determined that the only applicable information that is transmitted to us or held within our systems is the CUI related to our military ITAR programs and the Federal Contracting Information (FCI) associated with government contracts for any commercial product requiring unique design and manufacturing. This does not include standard Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) items or COTS variants.
For Non-COTS items, Infinite Electronics has been reviewing our cybersecurity controls to ensure successful adoption of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirement which is set to be released in the coming months. CMMC Level 2 certification will be applied to our ITAR environment and CMMC Level 1 self-attestation will be applied to our FCI environment. This will take place within the federally dictated time frames as they are released.
Quality Assurance
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO9001 & AS9100
At Infinite Electronics, our goal is to provide unparalleled customer service coupled with the highest quality products in the market. This is achieved through effective leadership, employee involvement, and focus on operational excellence with a commitment to continually improve organizational performance.
Our Commitment
Infinite Electronics maintains a Quality Management System (QMS) to coordinate and direct our organization’s activities to meet customer and regulatory requirements and improve our effectiveness and efficiency on a continuous basis. Our QMS is validated by an independent accredited third party.
What is the Requirement?
ISO 9001:2015 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization titled “Quality Management Systems – Requirements”. This standard is a non-industry specific certification and is intended for any organization that wants to implement and maintain a quality management system. Certifications are issued by third party certifying bodies. For an organization to maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, they will be subjected to annual or regularly scheduled where the organization’s compliance with the standard is evaluated by the certifying body.
Our Approach
All of our locations are certified to ISO 9001:2015 with the exception of our Hayden, Idaho facility, where we have opted to certify to AS9100D due to the increased requirements applicable to the ITAR work performed there.
ANTI-COUNTERFEIT CONTROLS
Our Commitment
At Infinite Electronics we understand and recognize the need to do our part to prevent counterfeit products from entering the market place. We put in place industry standard controls and are accountable for our products.
What is the Requirement?
We base our program on compliance with SAE aerospace standard AS5553, “Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition”. AS5553 standardizes practices to: maximize availability of authentic parts; procure parts from reliable sources; assure authenticity and conformance of procured parts; control parts identified as counterfeit; and report counterfeit parts to other potential users and government investigative authorities.
Our Approach
The cornerstone of our program is to ensure that we purchase components from known suppliers that provide authentic parts and are able to provide documentation to substantiate this. The program allows for the inspection of products upon receiving and also defines the methods of control and reporting should counterfeit components ever be found. We also contractually require our electrical, electronics, and/or electromechanical suppliers to implement a similar program which ensures continuation of these safeguards throughout the supply chain.
