We do inspections of apparels/ Fabric, hard goods/ Home textiles/ Footwear/ Jewelry products as per the Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) standards. AQL Sampling is a method widely used to define a production order sample to determine if the entire product order has met the client’s specifications. Based on the sampling data, AQL standard can help the customer make an informed decision to accept or reject the lot. One of the most outstanding advantages of Third Party Inspection is the improvement in the quality of products. The inspector always ensures that high-quality and safe equipment and resources are being used in the process of production. This ensures that the quality of the products delivered are always top-notch. Inspection also helps to detect defects. Whether the defect is minor or major, being aware of it helps the supplier address and correct the root of the defect.
Four types of Inspection
Pre-production Inspection
In this Inspector tells the buyer, which kind of raw materials (or components) will be used. Factories are often suspect of lowering their costs by purchasing substandard materials, and this can be disastrous for the buyer.
Du-pro Inspection or During production Inspection
A during production inspection (often called “DUPRO” in the industry) allows the buyer to have an idea of average product quality, early in the production cycle. It is the most useful and the most underrated tool at the disposal of importers, who often only rely on final inspections. This is usually performed when 10-15% of the goods are finished. Inspectors check both finished and semi finished goods. This inspection process points out the possible defects during production and helps in making corrections in earlier stages. Number of Du-Pro inspections can be conducted at different stages along the production cycle, depending on complexity of products, production process, order quantity, reliability of the factory, etc.
Final random Inspection or Pre-shipment Inspection
The final random inspection (also called “pre-shipment inspection”) is by far the most common type of QC check. It takes place once 100% of shipment quantity is finished and at least 80% is packed, so it can be a real random inspection (this is not exactly the case if the quality is checked earlier) and suppliers cannot play games.
In this inspection the inspector pulls random samples of finished and packed goods, based on internationally recognized statistical random sample technique. Quantity, workmanship, function, size specification, etc are verified to ensure the required product specifications are met.
The container loading inspection, like the pre-production inspection, is seldom used. But it can be a worthwhile option in some specific cases.
