Random inspections

By default we use AQL system, but for long term contracts we can assimilate other methods.

3 phase inspections per order/style/shipment:

• Pre-production: we scrutinize pre-production samples (or factory test runs products) and discuss our findings with the factory at a pre-production meeting. During that meeting the factory has to persuade our inspectors that they can control and avoid the defects found in the samples by implementing changes in their production methods and/or put additional specific in-line quality supervisors.
• In-line inspections: at least twice during the course of the production, our inspectors randomly inspect the various stages of production as well as finishing and packing based on AQL method and report the findings.
• Final inspection: based on AQL system, our inspectors check packed goods and verify all aspects of quality before shipment. Packing conditions, visual aspect, detection of defects, functional inspection (operate the moving/closing parts), measurement control, touch and smell.

For random inspections we use AQL system, but we can adjust to your standards.

100% inspections

We keep one or more inspectors in factory at all times, doing both in-line and final inspections.

Our staff will do 100% visual final inspection (every piece will be visually inspected by our crew before packing) and 10% measurements check on goods before packing.

This form of inspection is commonly used when dealing with new factories, factories that have a "poor record" or when the buyer does not feel confident about a factory's quality level.

Partial or "A la carte" inspections

If you require only final inspection, or re-inspection/sorting of a consignment or another specific requirement, we will try to accommodate your needs.

If you are willing to sign a long term contract (min 1year), we are willing to train our inspectors to follow your specific quality standards and methods. Kindly contract us to negotiate the terms.

Cost

Random inspection system, we charge two ways:

• For occasional jobs: 250 US$/QC team/day (+transport +accommodation if required).
• For regular work all year long: 1% of FOB turnover based on export value of goods(+ transport + accommodation if required).

100% inspection: we charge 3% of FOB export value (+ transport + accommodation if required).

Transport: economy ticket with copy of invoice from travel agent will be sent as support of our invoices (HCM-Hanoi or Hai Phong is less than 200US$/person.

Accommodation: if provided by factory, no charge.

VAT: 10% to be added to invoices. Invoices issued monthly and payable within 7 days of issue.

Partial or "a la carte" inspection systems: please contact us for a quote.