Know exactly what you are getting before you accept it
Inspection gives you factual, independent evidence about a specific product, shipment, installation or process at a specific moment. We inspect against the requirements you specify, such as a purchase order, drawing, standard or regulation, and report exactly what we found, with photographs and measurements.
- IndependentNo link to the supplier, the buyer or the outcome.
- Your criteriaPurchase order, drawings, standards or regulations.
- Evidence-basedMeasurements, photographs and clear results.
- Fast reportingA factual report you can act on.
Types of inspection
From the factory floor to the loading dock and the project site.
Pre-production inspection
Checks materials, components and production readiness before manufacturing starts.
During-production inspection
Checks early output so defects are caught while they can still be corrected.
Pre-shipment inspection
Samples finished goods for quantity, workmanship, function, marking and packing before they ship.
Container loading supervision
Checks quantities, condition and loading practice, then records the seal.
Factory / facility inspection
Assesses a manufacturing site’s capability, equipment and controls.
Third-party project inspection
Inspects equipment and materials at vendor shops and on site against project specifications.
When organizations need inspection
- New or distant suppliersConfidence before you pay or ship.
- Letters of creditWhen payment requires an inspection certificate.
- Quality complaints or returnsIndependent facts about what went wrong.
- Project contractsWhen the contract requires independent inspection.
- Import requirementsGoods that must meet destination-market rules.
Our inspection process
Product, quantity, location, dates and the requirements to inspect against.
We agree the checklist, sampling plan and acceptance criteria. The criteria are always yours or the standard’s.
A qualified inspector carries out visual, dimensional, functional and documentation checks, with photographs.
A factual report showing conforming and nonconforming results against each criterion, with evidence.
You decide whether to accept, rework or reject. We report; we do not make commercial decisions for you.
Inspection, audit and certification
| Inspection | Audit | Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examines | A product, item, installation or process | A management system or process | A management system or product, over time |
| Question answered | Does this item conform now? | Is the system conforming and effective? | Can confidence be given that requirements are consistently met? |
| Output | Inspection report or certificate of inspection | Audit report | Certificate with surveillance |
What your report includes
Scope & criteria
What was inspected and against which requirements.
Results
Conforming and nonconforming results for each criterion.
Evidence
Photographs, measurements and sample details.
Conclusion
A clear statement of what was found, by an independent inspector.
Impartial, competent inspectors
Inspectors are assigned only where they have no link to the supplier or buyer, and only for product categories where they are qualified. Our inspection activities are accredited to ISO/IEC 17020 by USIAS.
Frequently asked questions
What is a third-party inspection?
An examination of products, shipments or installations by an organization that is independent of both buyer and seller.
Is your inspection service accredited?
Yes. Our inspection services are accredited to ISO/IEC 17020 by USIAS (United State International Accreditation Services).
What standard is the inspection done against?
Against the requirements you specify: purchase order, drawings, technical specifications, a product standard or a regulation. We agree the checklist and acceptance criteria before the inspection.
Do you decide whether to accept the goods?
No. We report the facts against the agreed criteria. The commercial decision to accept, rework or reject stays with you.
Can you inspect at a supplier’s factory abroad?
Yes, subject to inspector availability in the region. Tell us the location and dates when you request a quote.