Inspection

Pre-production Inspection (PPI)

This service allows for dectecting defective materials / components / accessories / finished products before the production process is commenced and at the same time their immediate corrections.

At the beginning of the production process, we perform a visual check of the quality of components, materials, accessories, semi-finished and finished products based on the customer specifications and/or reference samples. This enables to diagnose possible problems and make recommendations. We are able to verify that your product specifications are being met at an early stage.

For PPI, we mainly check the following aspects:

• Factory’s production lines & their capability,
• Factory’s facilities & equipment,
• Raw materials, main components and accessories,
• Semi-finished products,
• Some finished products.

During Production Inspection (DPI)

This service ensures that the quality of products is maintained throughout the production phase, to further pinpoint problems that need earlier correction before completion of the whole consignment.

When at least 20% - 30% of goods have been completed, we perform a visual check of the quality of semi-finished and finished products on the basis of the customer specifications and/or reference samples.

For DPI, we mainly check the following aspects:

• The production status during the manufacturing process,
• The semi-finished and finished products at random,
• The production lines & their capability,
• The packaging details,
• Making recommendations.

Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI)

This service ensures finished products are in accordance with specifications.

A Pre-shipment Inspection is basically an acceptance sampling inspection performed when goods are 100% completed, packed and ready for shipment. Our inspectors randomly select samples from finished goods, according to an inspection level requested in accordance with international statistical quality control standards known as MIL-STD-105E (ISO2859-1).

For PSI, we mainly check the following aspects:

• Quantity available,
• Style & color,
• Workmanship (general appearance),
• Functions & safety,
• Size specification, if required,
• Packaging details,
• Shipping mark.

100% Inspection (Sorting Inspection)

This service ensures each piece of finished products meets specified quality requirements.

When goods are finished, 100% Inspection can be carried out before packaging or after packaging according to the customer’s request. Our inspectors check piece by piece in terms of general appearance, workmanship, functions, safety and other points required by the customer. We also sort out all defective pieces and secure goods which pass inspection with HQTS seals.

Sample Collection

The service ensures that product samples taken from the production line conform to the prototype production sample requested for testing.

On the customer's request, our inspectors may collect product samples at a factory during inspection or other sampling location without inspection. Those collected product samples will be forwarded to customer, or to HQTS laboratory or other laboratories appointed by the customer for testing.

Loading Supervision

This service ensures containers are in a good condition and secured with HQTS seals after loading, to reduce a high risk of product substitution.

When loading, our inspectors arrive at factories, warehouses or loading places to check product information, quantity and packaging; supervise the whole loading process and help the manufacturer finish loading under correct and clear working clauses and working processes.

For loading supervision, we use the following procedure:

• Record the weather/ arrival time of container/ container No./ truck No.,
• Check the inner & outer condition of container to see if there is any damage/ wetness/ perforation / peculiar smell,
• Check the quantity of goods loaded and record the condition of outer packaging (master cartons/ pallets),
• Randomly select and open some cartons to verify that the goods meet the customer’s specifications,
• Supervise the whole loading process,
• Secure the container with the HQTS seal,
• Record the seal number and departure time of the container.