Smart Scale Manufacturers in China: A Complete Guide

Looking for the right manufacturer and supplier of Digital smart scale in China? Well, in this article, we will discuss how to start up and how to improve small businesses by searching for the right manufacturer and supplier here in China.

• Product categories
• How to find the right supplier on Alibaba or Globalsources
• Buying private-label smart scale products
• Customizing design
• Mandatory safety standards and labels
• MOQ Requirements
• Trade shows for smart scales products

Product Categories

Every manufacturer of smart scale have different kinds of style and specialized in a certain niche. While they may cover one or more categories, you should only look for suppliers that are making your type of smart scale and a smart scale that can be popular in the market.

Here are a few examples of smart scale:

• Eufy Smart Scale
• Withings Body Cardio
• Garmin Index
• Fitbit Aria Air
• Arboleaf Smart Scale
• QardioBase 2 Wireless Smart Scale
• Renpho Smart Body Scale
• FITINDEX Bluetooth Body Fat Scale
• Etekcity Smart Body Fat Scale
• Omron Body Composition Monitor with Scale
• Ozeri Touch Total Body Bath Scale
• GreaterGoods Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

There are some manufacturers today who are still making body scale but most of the manufacturers today are making the most high-tech and very smart scale for more convenience and easy to use anytime.

Today, smart scale manufacturers are taking advantage of the internet. By making smart scale with the latest ITO technology and creating a free App you can easily connect your phone and use it to gather data or information and accurately measure 12 kinds of body data or depends on how many measurements the smart scale has.

Portable Smart Scales Products Supplier List

• Zhejiang Tiansheng Electronic CO., Ltd
• Zhongshan Kangnuo Electronics Co., Ltd
• Shenzhen Unique Scales Co., Ltd.
• Zhongshan Camry Electronic Co.
• Zhongshan Frecom Electronic Co., Ltd.
• Shenzhen Yolanda Technology Co., Ltd

As you can see above, these suppliers are concentrated to the latest smart scale, with Bluetooth and Wi-fi App.

Digital Smart Scales Customization Options

When importing a Smart scale from China, you can either buy an ODM or OEM product. Keep reading to learn the difference.

Option A: ODM (Private Label)

Most of our customers, in this category, buy ODM products. This is the fast track to launch a product, as it’s based on a factory designed product – not a custom design. These are the products you see when browsing or searching on Alibaba.com or Globalsources.com.

There are, however, quality differences between each SKU. Most suppliers provide relatively detailed spec sheets, such as the following:

Item Code: BF8028

Glass: 280*280*6mm, 300*300*6mm

Base: Full Cover, Half Cover

Unit: KG, LB, ST

Display: LCD Black Background, LCD Blue Background, LED

Capacity: 180KG/400LB

Division: 100G/0.2LB, 50G/0.1LB

Power: AAA Batteries, Lithium battery

Source: Zhejiang Tiansheng Electronic CO.,LTD

ODM products also allow some customization, such as colors and logos.

Option B: OEM (Custom Design)

Most of the digital smart scale manufacturers on Alibaba and Global Sources are OEM manufacturers at their core.

This means that they can create any product base on your design and technical requirements. However, don’t expect them to develop your product ideas for you. Most manufacturers will not respond to you unless you can show them the following:

 Case design file

 PCB schematic

 Bill of Materials

Sourcing on Alibaba.com and Globalsources.com

Alibaba.com and Globalsources.com are the two largest supplier directories in the world. Virtually, every export focused on Digital smart scale manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed on these websites. In fact, there are so many suppliers on these platforms, that it can be overwhelming. That said, there are ways to identify those that are the most qualified:

a. Product scope: Are they making your type of digital smart scales?

b. Product compliance: Do they have RoHS or other test reports? (This indicates that they can make compliant products).

c. Quality Management System: Are they ISO 9001 certified?

d. Social Compliance: Are they BSCI or Sedex certified?

e. Factory or Trader: Are they actually making digital smart scales or are they only subcontracting production to another company?

f. Apple MFi License: Are they licensed to make digital smart scales that are compatible with the iPhone, iPad, or other Apple devices?

Based on these factors, you can filter down the list of potential manufacturers to 10 or 12. That’s a lot more manageable and easier to identify the right supplier you are looking for on Globalsources.com.

Product Regulations & Labeling Requirements

Digital smart scales are regulated by various standards and labeling requirements. Importing non-compliant products is illegal, and can result in the goods being seized, confiscated, and destroyed.

When it comes to this category of product, different kinds of regulations apply base on the product.

a. Regulations

Digital smart scales must comply with various protocols. In the United States, this includes FCC, CA 65. In the EU, all electronics must comply with CE, RoHS.

In the US, you may need to ensure compliance with both FCC Part 15 and CA Prop 65.

b. Labeling

In the EU, all electronics must be CE marked and have a WEEE label. In the United States, the country of origin label is mandatory. Hence, make sure the packaging is labeled with ‘Made in China’.

Always keep in mind that most Chinese suppliers don’t know how Digital smart scale should be labeled in other countries. They might have a vague idea, that is why it’s your responsibility to make sure that the product and the packaging are correctly labeled.

You cannot legally be speaking, sell any product that is incorrectly labeled.

c. Lab Testing

Lab testing is the only way to be sure that your product is compliant with, for example, FCC Part 15, RED, RoHS, or CA Prop 65.

While lab testing is not always mandatory, in the sense that it’s required by law, I strongly recommend that you get your imported digital smart scale lab tested. Especially when placing your first order.

Furthermore, retailers and Amazon will likely require that you should provide test reports.

d. Documentation

In addition to labeling and compliance with all mandatory standards, you may also need to issue documentation. A few examples follow below:

•     Declaration of Conformity
•     Design Drawings
•     Bill of Materials
•     Risk Assessment

It’s worth noting that access to design drawings and bill of materials can be quite a challenge when buying ODM products. Many Chinese suppliers are, ironically, quite strict when it comes to sharing their own intellectual property.

Unit Pricing

A few price examples follow below:

Unit Pricing

Bluetooth Scale: $6.5 – $9.5.

Wi-Fi Scale: $10 – $15

The price estimate is based on a small order volume or minimum orders.

MOQ Requirement

Most manufacturers require that their buyers order at At least the minimum order of 500 to 1000 units per order.

There some suppliers that may be willing to offer a slightly lower MOQ like 500pcs below, but not less than 200pcs. Although it’s very rare to see suppliers like that.

Technology Licensing

Always remember that when importing electronic products, you need to make sure that you obtain the right licenses. Importing an unlicensed product can result in a problem and a recall. That would totally be a waste of time and money.

Bluetooth

If you are planning to import a Bluetooth scale, you need to obtain a Bluetooth license and go through a qualification process. Always keep in mind that this responsibility falls on you, as an Importer. Not your manufacturer in China.

Digital Smart Scale Trade Shows

As far as I know, there are different kinds of trade shows for portable digital smart scale products. However, manufacturers in this industry attend many of the larger electronics shows in Guangzhou and Hong Kong:

• Global Sources Consumer Electronics
• Hong Kong Electronics Fair
• Canton Fair Phase 1
• CEF Shanghai
• CEF Shenzhen

Do you want to import Digital Smart Scales from China?

It is not easy to look for the right product and it can be hard to create your own design drawing for the finished product. With all the different kinds of products and designs swarming in the market today, we can help you manage the entire process. From creating a specification to sampling and quality control, we have created a starter package for electronics:

a. Manufacturer Lists

b. Product Specification Templates

c. Label Samples (USA & EU)

d. Tutorials, Video Walkthroughs, and Task Lists that guide you step-by-step through the entire process

In addition, you can also book quality inspections, lab testing, and shipping directly from the platform.