Transparency
We clearly communicate source type, traceability status and available inspection options for every order
Quality / Inspection / Traceability
Quality is a
chain of evidence.
How Schontek verifies supply, matches inspection to risk and keeps the record visible from source to shipment.
01 / Quality Principles
Make the risk
visible first.
Schontek operates as an independent distributor. Our quality processes are designed to identify, communicate and mitigate the risks inherent in open-market procurement.
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
02 / Certification Roadmap
Controls today.
Credentials
when issued.
Until certificates are issued, the controls behind a shipment are the ones published here: disclosed source grading, receiving inspection, risk-based decapsulation arranged through accredited third-party laboratories, lot-level records and a written RMA process.
See how our inspection maps to AS6081How to verify any distributor, including us
ISO 9001:2015In progress / March 2027
Certification in progress — target March 2027. Quality management system covering component sourcing, receiving inspection and distribution.
AS9120BApplied / June 2027
Application submitted — target June 2027. Aerospace distributor quality management standard, which requires distributors to address counterfeit-part prevention.
SAE AS6081Applied / June 2027
Application submitted — target June 2027. Counterfeit electronic parts: avoidance, detection, mitigation and disposition, for distributors.
ERAIApplied / June 2027
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.
03 / Inspection Levels
Match inspection
to the risk.
Visual inspection and de-packaging are performed by Schontek on receipt. Decapsulation, X-ray, XRF, electrical and full laboratory testing are arranged through accredited third-party laboratories.
Level 1 / VisualSchontek / on receipt
Package condition, markings, date code, lot code and physical anomalies.
Level 2 / DecapsulationAccredited third-party laboratory
Die, bond wire and lead frame compared with a known-good reference. Destructive, so applied where source risk warrants it.
Level 3 / X-rayAccredited third-party laboratory
Die structure, wire bonds, lead frame and internal anomalies without opening the package.
Level 4 / XRFAccredited third-party laboratory
Material composition, RoHS screening and finish verification.
Level 5 / Electrical & labAccredited third-party laboratory
Functional and parametric testing against datasheet specifications, with full laboratory packages for critical applications.
Inspection level is selected by source type and application. Agree it with your engineering and quality teams before committing.
Recommended
starting point.
ConsumerLevel 1 minimum; Level 2 recommended for open-market sources.
IndustrialLevel 3 recommended; Level 5 for critical control components.
MedicalLevel 5 minimum.
AutomotiveLevel 5 minimum; full traceability and AEC-Q qualification review.
Aerospace / defenseLevel 5 with full documentation; consult the quality team before ordering.
04 / Supplier Qualification
Qualify the source.
Then grade the offer.
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
Availability
classification.
Owned stockPhysically held in Schontek-controlled facilities.
Verified partnerConfirmed with qualified suppliers and verified before shipment.
Available to sourceIdentified in the supply network, subject to confirmation.
Sourcing requiredNo confirmed stock; we search the network on request.
No current offerNot currently available through the network.
05 / Traceability
Keep the part
and the record
together.
Traceability documentation is reviewed based on source and order requirements. Need our quality policy, supplier qualification summary, or specific inspection documentation?
quality@schontek.com- Certificate of Conformance (CoC)DOC / 01
- Test Reports and Inspection ResultsDOC / 02
- Original Manufacturer Packaging LabelsDOC / 03
- Date Code and Lot Code VerificationDOC / 04
- Supply Chain Chain-of-Custody RecordsDOC / 05
- RoHS / REACH Compliance DocumentationDOC / 06
06 / Returns & RMA
A clear route
when something is wrong.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is handled on a case-by-case basis. General process:
Customer submits RMA request with order number, part number, quantity and reason
Schontek quality team reviews the request within 2 business days
If approved, RMA number and return shipping instructions are provided
Returned components are inspected upon receipt
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. Terms · Shipping Policy · RMA 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.
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.
Quality question / specific order
Ask for the
inspection record.
Tell us the MPN, source requirements and application. We will clarify the available inspection and documentation path.
Submit an RFQ Verify our company details quality@schontek.com