Initial production check (IPQC)
Before mass production starts
Raw materials, components and the first-off samples are checked against your approved specification, while changes are still cheap to make.
Quality inspection
Independent checks at every stage, so problems surface before your money does.
Our inspectors work to internationally recognised AQL sampling standards. Every visit produces a written report with photographs, measurements and a clear pass or fail recommendation, normally within 24 hours.
Inspection
Types of inspection
During production inspection (DUPRO)
At 20–60% completion
Finished units are sampled from the line to confirm the factory is holding the standard, and that packaging and labelling match the artwork.
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI)
At 100% production, before balance payment
A full AQL-based sample is drawn from packed cartons: function, dimensions, appearance, labelling, quantity and carton condition.
Container loading supervision
On loading day
We witness loading to confirm quantity, stowage, carton condition and container seal number before the doors are closed.
Factory audit
Before the first order
A structured assessment of legal status, capacity, quality systems, equipment and working conditions, scored and reported.
Sample verification
At any stage
Golden samples are photographed, sealed and retained so any later dispute is settled against a physical reference.
Reporting
What is in an inspection report
- Order and product identification, with your PO reference
- AQL sampling plan used and the sample size drawn
- Quantity verification against the packing list
- Workmanship findings, classified as critical, major or minor
- Dimensional and functional test results
- Barcode, label and packaging checks
- High-resolution photographs of defects found
- A clear pass, conditional pass or fail recommendation
AQL sampling, in plain terms
Checking every unit in a 50,000-piece order is neither affordable nor necessary. AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) defines a statistically valid sample size and the maximum number of defects that sample may contain before the whole batch is rejected.
- Critical defects
- Zero tolerance — safety or legal risk
- Major defects
- Typically AQL 2.5 — would cause a customer return
- Minor defects
- Typically AQL 4.0 — cosmetic, unlikely to be noticed
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