Raising the bar for global product quality, safety and supply chain responsibility.
What’s in a name? For over 60 years, STR has played an integral role in the continuous quality improvement of many leading store brand products—helping to ensure that what’s in a name is synonymous with the level of quality and integrity that consumers trust. Our unique programs for store brand retailers and manufacturers help build quality into a product, and our technical team has in-depth knowledge of consumer products, along with the ability to identify specific problems and provide immediate and effective solutions. We listen to our clients’ QA challenges and deliver solutions that work for the long term.
STR’s robust and tailored quality assurance programs help retailers and manufacturers better manage their supply chains to achieve product success in the global marketplace.
Strategically located throughout the world—with laboratories and inspection and auditing offices on five continents—we provide testing, auditing, inspection, and responsible sourcing services that build confidence in the quality, safety and social standards of your products and supply chain.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Our product evaluations include analytical, microbiological, physical and performance testing. We can verify that your product complies with safety and performance protocols, adheres to regulations and meets consumer expectations.
Sensory Evaluation
Our sensory and consumer testing programs are a valuable and effective QA tool. We conduct comparison tests to evaluate key product attributes and characteristics and determine its quality standing against a national brand.
Audits
We provide detailed, independent audits on manufacturing capabilities, QA systems, regulatory compliance, social compliance and environmental performance.
Supply Chain Risk Assessments
STR’s supply chain risk assessments include regulatory and political assessment, factory outsourcing and transportation analysis, contingency plan review and security evaluation. It is a proactive way for companies to identify business interruptions that could impact the brand viability.
Technically Advanced Quality Assurance (TAQA®)
Through our intensified product evaluation program, U.S. retailers can increase their private label market share. Based on the most highly recognized international and U.S. standards, such as FDA, USP, and ASTM, the TAQA® program offers the ultimate quality assurance protection for a chain label. Emphasis is on in-depth laboratory quality tests, performance and sensory evaluations, and product risk assessment.