What is a product inspection?

Posted by Browns on January 1st, 2020

Being a key part of quality control, product inspections allow you to check the quality of the product on site at different stages of the production process and before it is shipped. Inspecting your product before it leaves the manufacturer's premises is an effective way to prevent quality problems and disruptions in the supply chain ultimately.

QIMA inspectors verify your product against the specifications you have chosen to meet a range of requirements, including meeting international standards in your destination market. Through the use of inspection checklists that you can select online and suit your needs, your quality control process can be standardized and the main quality issues communicated to all parties involved during the inspection.

QIMA inspections can be carried out at all stages of the manufacturing process:

• IPC - Initial production control
• DUPRO - During the production inspection
• PSI - Pre-shipment inspection
• CLC - Container loading control
• PM - Production monitoring

Expertise in product inspection

Qima products inspectors receive regular training in their areas of specialization, including products unsustainable ( clothing , shoes , textiles ), durable ( toys , electronic and electrical , cosmetics , jewelery , jewelery ), commodities and food in other sectors.

The full test criteria of our inspections cover the function of the product, its performance, its general appearance and its dimensions. For all non-food product inspections, we use the internationally recognized ANSI / ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling procedure, ensuring that the products inspected constitute a representative sample, not a sample chosen by your supplier. To determine the sample size and the acceptance threshold, we use the international standard: the acceptable quality level l (AQL).

We also carry out inspections of processed and perishable food globally. Our inspectors are trained by product family and carry out their inspections in production areas or in ports (for inspection on arrival). The sampling methods we use are based on the CODEX Alimentarius.

Why do a product inspection?

• To ensure product quality at each stage of production
• To verify quality at source and not pay for defective goods
• To avoid recalls and protect your reputation
• To anticipate production and shipping times
• To optimize your quality control budget

The advantages of QIMA

Why choose QIMA?

• All-inclusive rates for inspections
• On-site inspector within 48 hours
  
• Same day inspection reports
  
• Easy online ordering and reporting on your account and via the mobile app
• Detailed dashboards of quality developments, accessible in real time

You’re Eyes in the Supply Chain! - As an independent quality control company, we stand by your side and protect your business interests.

Online management of your quality control needs - You create your account for free, plan your Inspections online, pay and receive your detailed Inspection reports in electronic format.

Speed ​​and simplicity - We guarantee the intervention of one of our inspectors within 48 hours. Our customers have the option of modifying or canceling their orders before 4 p.m. (Chinese time), the day before the inspection.

Intelligence in terms of quality - Your online QIMA dashboard allows you to follow in real time the evolution of quality in your suppliers, up to the very precise level of individual faults and types of product: identify potential problems and find the most reliable and failing suppliers in your portfolio.