Quality Assurance and Pre Shipment Inspection

When companies outside of Asia do business in China, quality is often the biggest problem. This can be due to several reasons including: Cultural differences in business etiquette, differences in quality standards and quality assurance, or sometimes just communication problems. These are compounded by the physical distance between the two parties.

You may choose some of the folllowing methods to assist in getting qualified product from China.

1. Import from China without a quality certificate
This is when the importer depends solely upon a sample to judge product quality. If so, please check the company website (if it exists). Every website must have a unique ICP number and it must placed on the home page which is mandated by the Chinese government.

It is necessary to check the company in Google and Baidu to check whether this company has a good reputation. It is possible if a company has provided bad quality to buyers, complaints may be on the internet.

2. Set up an office in China
Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing should be the first choices.

3. Travel to China
You will examine the factory to inspect merchandise to guarantee the product quality. This is suitable for the initiating phase for a new product or important products.

4. Seeking a 3rd party inspection company
A long term, cooperative Quality Check and Inspection partner is very important. If the relationship has been set up, you will benefit from it.

A third party inspection service will perform your quality inspections and audits. It will minimize your defect rates and maximize your shipment quality. They will inspect products on your behalf at all stages from the factory audit, through the manufacturing process to deliver in regards to main check point as below:

1. Evaluate the product if it matches with product specifications, packaging, packing and marking.
2. Evaluate product for safety, design, function, appearance, and performance.
3. Assess packaging slip.

A quality assurance company will offer product testing and quality verification and report so that you can make the decision to have the shipment sent or returned to the manufacturer.

When considering an Inspection Company, consider not only the price, but also their efficiency, speciality and reliability.