Quality & Inspection

Quality Policy

How Schontek verifies supply, manages quality risk and supports your inspection requirements.

Last updated: July 2026

Quality Principles

Schontek operates as an independent distributor. Our quality processes are designed to identify, communicate and mitigate the risks inherent in open-market procurement.

  • Transparency — We clearly communicate source type, traceability status and available inspection options for every order
  • Risk-Based Inspection — Inspection level is matched to source type, application criticality and customer requirements
  • Documentation — Quality records, test reports and traceability documents are available upon request
  • Continuous Improvement — Quality processes are reviewed regularly and updated based on industry best practices and customer feedback
Certification Roadmap
ISO 9001:2015 Certification in progress — target March 2027. Quality management system covering component sourcing, receiving inspection and distribution.
AS9120B Application submitted — target June 2027. Aerospace distributor quality management standard, which requires distributors to address counterfeit-part prevention.
SAE AS6081 Application submitted — target June 2027. Counterfeit electronic parts: avoidance, detection, mitigation and disposition, for distributors.
ERAI Application submitted — target June 2027. Membership covering counterfeit-part reporting, alerts and training across the electronics supply chain.

We publish certificate numbers and issuing bodies on this page as soon as the certificates are issued. We do not display a certificate we do not hold.

Quality at a Glance
Certification ISO 9001:2015 targeted March 2027
Inspection 5 levels available
Traceability Reviewed per source
RMA Case-by-case basis

Supplier Qualification

Every supplier in our network is evaluated before components are offered to customers. Our qualification process considers:

Company Verification

Business registration, physical address, trade references and financial standing

Quality History

Past order performance, return rates, counterfeit incidents and customer feedback

Documentation

Certificate of conformance, test reports, traceability records and RoHS/REACH compliance

Source Type

Authorized distributor, franchise, OEM excess, verified broker or open market

Source Grading

Schontek classifies every component offering by source type so customers can make informed procurement decisions.

Availability Classification
Owned Stock Components physically held in Schontek-controlled facilities
Verified Partner Stock confirmed with qualified suppliers, verified before shipment
Available to Source Components identified in our supply network, subject to confirmation
Sourcing Required No confirmed stock; Schontek will search its network on request
No Current Offer Component not currently available through our network

Inspection Levels

Visual inspection and decapsulation are performed by Schontek on receipt. X-ray, XRF, electrical and full laboratory testing are arranged through accredited third-party laboratories. Inspection level is selected by source type and application; we recommend agreeing it with your engineering and quality teams before you commit.

Inspection Matrix
Level 1: Visual Performed by Schontek on receipt — Package condition, markings, date code, lot code, physical anomalies
Level 2: Decapsulation Performed by Schontek on receipt — Die, bond wire and lead frame compared against a known-good reference; evidence of sanding, blacktopping or re-marking. Destructive, so it is applied where source risk warrants it
Level 3: X-Ray Accredited third-party laboratory — Die structure, wire bonds, lead frame and internal anomalies without opening the package
Level 4: XRF Accredited third-party laboratory — Material composition analysis, RoHS compliance screening, finish verification
Level 5: Electrical & Lab Accredited third-party laboratory — Functional testing against datasheet specifications, parametric verification and full laboratory packages for high-risk or critical applications

Inspection Recommendations by Application

Application Guide
Consumer Level 1 (Visual) minimum; Level 2 (Decapsulation) recommended for open-market sources
Industrial Level 3 (X-Ray) recommended; Level 5 for critical control components
Medical Level 5 (Electrical & Lab) minimum
Automotive Level 5 minimum; full traceability and AEC-Q qualification review required
Aerospace / Defense Level 5 (Lab) with full documentation package; consult quality team before ordering

Traceability & Documentation

Traceability documentation is reviewed based on source and order requirements. Available documents may include:

  • Certificate of Conformance (CoC)
  • Test Reports and Inspection Results
  • Original Manufacturer Packaging Labels
  • Date Code and Lot Code Verification
  • Supply Chain Chain-of-Custody Records
  • RoHS / REACH Compliance Documentation
Request Quality Documents

Need our quality policy, supplier qualification summary, or specific inspection documentation?

quality@schontek.com

Returns & RMA

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is handled on a case-by-case basis. General process:

  1. Customer submits RMA request with order number, part number, quantity and reason
  2. Schontek quality team reviews the request within 2 business days
  3. If approved, RMA number and return shipping instructions are provided
  4. Returned components are inspected upon receipt
  5. Credit, replacement or refund is processed based on inspection results

RMA terms are subject to the conditions in our Terms and Conditions and Shipping Policy.

Counterfeit Avoidance and AS6081

Our receiving inspection and traceability records are organised against the requirement areas of SAE AS6081, the counterfeit-avoidance standard for distributors. We do not hold an AS6081 certificate and we say which areas we cover today.

Read the full AS6081 page: what the standard requires, what we perform, and what a procurement engineer should ask any independent distributor

Primary Sources

Standards
  • SAE AS6081 Fraudulent/Counterfeit Electronic Parts: Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation and Disposition - Distributors (SAE International)
  • ERAI Counterfeit avoidance resources, reporting and training for the electronics supply chain (ERAI)
  • AS6081 certification requirements What an AS6081 audit covers for a distributor (NQA)

Links above go to the standards bodies that publish these specifications and to each manufacturer's official site.

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