Not all pre-shipment inspection agencies are created equal. at HUACI Sourcing, quality control is a science, and we perform every pre-shipment inspection following the world-recognized ISO 2859-1 standard.
Industry-tailored pre-shipment inspection checklist
The quality concerns of one product may be completely different from another. Our extensive product database helps you avoid many quality issues that you may not have considered.
HUACI Sourcing’s product inspection team is structured by product and geography. Our pre-shipment inspectors are well-trained and have many years of industry experience in the product categories they are responsible for.
Our quality control teams are strategically located in the major industrial cities of China. A stable team of inspectors allows us to respond quickly to buyers’ inspection needs.
We understand the importance of inspection reports for shipping arrangements and payment, so HUACI Sourcing’s pre-shipment inspectors and quality control team work closely to ensure that inspection reports are delivered by email no later than 24 hours after inspection.
Sometimes a video is more valuable than ten pictures. We provide product or production line videos upon the buyer’s prior request at no extra charge.
HUACI Sourcing’s quality control does not stop at identifying defects, and we give corrective and preventive advice based on the cause of the problem.
HUACI SOURCING is more than a pre-shipment inspection company, and we manage the supply chain from the sourcing stage. We are familiar with the product manufacturing process and potential quality issues.
HUACI Sourcing controls the product quality and also takes care of the shipment. Thanks to our solid experience in supply chain management, we have first-hand information on import regulations for most countries.
Our inspectors perform each pre-shipment inspection under standard procedures, without exception.
The inspector arrives at the designated inspection location and assesses whether the site is suitable for inspection.
The inspector counts the number of cartons to verify the produced product quantity. The confirmed packaging quantity ensures the accuracy of the data on the shipping documents.
Our inspectors follow the globally accepted ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) sampling procedure to determine how many samples to take from each shipment for closer inspection.
Once sampling is complete, our inspectors will first visually identify if there are any defects, which will be photo-documented and categorized according to severity as critical, major, and minor.
At this stage, the quality inspector checks if the product is in line with the contract requirements. The checklist usually includes size, material, construction, color, weight, and labeling.
Depending on how the product is intended to be used by the end-consumer, the inspector will test its corresponding functions, such as the load-bearing capacity of the backpack, the operation of the machine, the water-tightness of the water bottle, etc.
Safety testing is divided into two types: mechanical and electrical. Mechanical safety testing focuses on whether there are sharp edges or moving parts that can cause harm to the user. The electrical safety test is aimed at the performance of electrical products in terms of high voltage and insulation.
Within 24 hours after the inspection is completed, a detailed report will be provided to the buyer, including the product's actual specification and pictures of any defects found.
Fami Sourcing believes that quality control is not the exclusive right of large importers, and we are committed to providing professional yet cost-effective product inspection services to small and medium-sized buyers.