How to Check Colorfastness in a Colored-Handle Spoon Sample

To find out whether a colored spoon handle may lose its color with use, document the sample's appearance before testing and compare it with an untreated spoon retained as a reference. Agree with the supplier on how the sample will be used or exposed, when it will be inspected, and what counts as an acceptable result. The available product information does not specify a standard fade-test duration or exposure method, so these details should be confirmed before the sample is approved.

Set Up a Consistent Comparison

Keep one spoon in its original condition and inspect the tested sample beside it under the same lighting and viewing conditions. At each agreed checkpoint, note any color difference, patchiness, surface change, or variation between handles. Photographing both samples together can help create a record for review.

The spoon has a half-tang construction and an injection-molded handle made from food-grade PP/ABS plastic. Standard color options include blue, white, pink, and green, and customized colors are available. Ask the supplier to compare production samples with the approved color reference, particularly when the order is intended for retail distribution or requires consistent replenishment.

Inspection and Verification Options

Huaqiang Metal describes its quality process as 100% in-house inspection covering raw materials, production, assembly, and final testing. The product specification also calls for an appearance check before shipment. Request the inspection records relevant to the sample or order, and make sure color and surface appearance are included in the agreed requirements.

Third-party inspection by SGS, TÜV, or BV is supported. The company lists LFGB, FDA, BSCI, and ISO 9001 among its certifications. These credentials and inspection services can support quality review, but they do not by themselves establish that a particular spoon has passed a color-fade test. For that conclusion, request a report that covers the agreed colorfastness procedure and criteria.

What to Include in the Assessment

Questions Buyers Often Ask

Is the handle guaranteed not to fade?

The supplied product details do not promise that the handle will never fade. Ask for a documented assessment using an agreed method, and compare the tested sample with an untreated reference.

Which changes should the inspection cover?

Review color consistency, uneven or patchy areas, surface appearance, and differences between samples. These points can be added to the appearance inspection requirements before shipment.

Can a third party check the sample or shipment?

Yes. SGS, TÜV, or BV inspection is supported. Confirm in advance that the inspection scope includes the color and appearance criteria that matter to your order.

Ordering and Supplier Details

The stated minimum order quantity is 2,000 sets per color, with an estimated delivery time of 30–40 days. Huaqiang Metal supplies from its factory and offers OEM/ODM services, logo engraving, customized packaging, and mixed batches. The company also reports experience supplying colorful cutlery sets and kitchen tools to a German discount-supermarket program; product-specific fade performance should still be verified through the agreed sample assessment.

For technical questions or inspection arrangements, contact eyas2018@126.com.

About the Manufacturer

JIEYANG CITY HUAQIANG METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD., operating under the EYAS brand, has produced stainless steel tableware and kitchenware for 40 years. Its facilities cover more than 16,000 square meters and include modern production equipment, an independent mold workshop, standardized production areas, and finished-product storage. The company offers OEM/ODM development, logo engraving, and packaging customization, supported by 30 R&D engineers and designers. Its capabilities cover the process from product design through mass production, and it holds BSCI and ISO 9001 certifications.