Why use AsiaInspection?
Your Eyes in the Factory!® - We are an independent, certified and licensed quality control company, working on your side to protect your business interests in the supply chain.
Manage Your Quality Control Process Online - Create your free account, schedule your Inspections online, make payment arrangements, and receive your detailed Inspection report electronically.
Safer - AsiaInspection utilizes the strictest international standards ensuring product safety and regulatory requirements are met.
Speed and Flexibility - We guarantee to be at any factory in Asia within 48 hours.[2] Clients are allowed to modify or cancel orders up until 4 pm (China time) the day before the scheduled inspection.
Comprehensive Inspection Reports - Delivered 80% of the time, the same day as the inspection. Every report includes detailed pictures; you see what the inspector sees.
80% of all inspection reports are delivered the same day. Reports being delivered the same day are contingent upon full factory cooperation.
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Technical Knowledge and Experience - We offer the highest quality inspections by employing engineers and specialists in their respective fields, coupled with in-depth training and strict internal audits.
Dedicated Account Managers - Every account, regardless of how large or small, has a dedicated account manager to help manage your specific quality control needs.
Trust - Representing clients from over 100 countries, you can be confident AsiaInspection will protect your brand and financial interests.
What is an Initial Production Check (IPC)?
An Initial Production Check is an on-site Product Inspection performed before your production begins, up until 20% has been completed. A preliminary inspection of all machinery and materials to be used in your production, an IPC is the first step in ensuring the quality of your product will be consistent throughout production. An IPC is an early-warning system that safeguards your product against costly import risks for $299 USD.
For all inspections, AsiaInspection uses the standard internationally recognized ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling procedure. These comprehensive criteria cover: functionality, performance, durability, overall appearance, and dimension.
Global Network, Local Knowledge
With over 350 trained and qualified inspectors and auditors, we guarantee to be at any factory in Asia within 48 hours.
We follow the strictest hiring standards; employing only university graduates, with a minimum requirement of five years experience in quality control. Each inspector and auditor is native to the area in which they work, with an unparalleled expertise in local business practices.
Quality Standards
We use the internationally recognized Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) standard for all product inspections. For each inspection, this allows the client to set their acceptable quality tolerance levels.
Representing your interests in the factory, we inspect as per your specifications and/or sample(s) provided.
Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL)
The Acceptable Quality Limit, commonly referred to as AQL, is a method widely used to measure a production order sample to find whether or not the entire product order has met the client's specifications. The customer then has the data to make an informed decision to accept or reject the lot.
AsiaInspection Inspectors exclusively use ISO 2859 tables to measure AQL. These tables are a United States standard with equivalents in all national and international standardization organizations (ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, NF06-022, BS 6001, DIN 40080).
Your inspection report will clearly state if your production has passed or failed your selected AQL.
How do I determine the right sample size and acceptance number?
Our trained account managers will be available to ensure you choose the inspection and AQL that is correct for your needs.
For a hypothetical inspection of a production with 4,000 units, with an Acceptable Quality Limit of II, Table A indicates a general inspection level of "L".
Referring to Table B row L. For a sample size of 200, with an AQL of 2.5, no more than 10 units may fail for a passed report
Frequently Asked Questions
Why send AsiaInspection an approved reference sample?
By sending AsiaInspection your sample, our inspector can then know exactly how your product should look, feel and function when manufacturing is finished. This is the most accurate way to guarantee that product in the factory matches your intended final product.
If you're looking for where to send a reference sample, please see our
Service Coverage Page
How do I determine the correct sample size and acceptance number? And where?
AsiaInspection adheres to the Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) standard. Once you have
created your free account, a trained AsiaInspection account manager will assist you in choosing the inspection and AQL that is right for your needs.
What are some common defects AsiaInspection finds during inspections?
Textile and Apparel - Looks are everything. Our textile and apparel specific inspectors are trained to identify:
- Color shift (differing shades in the same dye lot)
- Incorrect color / material
- Stains and color bleeding
- Mold / mildew / odor
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- Measurement defects
- Pinholes, tearing
- Uneven stitching
- Missed stitching
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Electronic and Electrical - Electrical fire is caused by minor wiring defects. Our inspectors are trained to identify:
- Hipot test failure(high-voltage load)
- Non-insulated wiring
- Incorrect wiring
- Broken LCD segments
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- Incorrect key layout (keypads)
- Incompatible USB hardware / software
- Incompatible battery
- LED malfunction
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Toys and Recreational - A toy factory is full of hazardous materials. Our inspectors are trained to identify:
- Lead-based paint
- Sharp points / edges
- Needles, other sharp objects
- Small parts (choking hazard)
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- Missing / incorrect user manual
- Metal shavings / filings / hardware
- Missing stuffing (plush toys)
- Missing / loose component parts
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Home Appliances - Defective appliances are the leading cause of fire. Our inspectors are trained to identify:
- Overheating under normal use
- Earth Continuity Test Failure
- Loose / damaged power cord
- Missing / incorrect safety labeling
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- Missing user manual
- Digital display / readout malfunction
- Intermittent function
- Inefficient power consumption
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What if the inspector arrives in the factory to find the specified quantity has not been completed?
If the factory has finished enough units to provide your AQL-determined sample size, the inspection will be performed as planned. However, if the completed amount is less than the required sample size, a mis-inspection will be filed, rather than a report.
What is meant by AsiaInspection is completely online?
While orders are placed completely online, AsiaInspection is in the factory protecting your business interests. Book and manage your product inspection, audit, or laboratory test online, while an AsiaInspection trained and qualified inspector, auditor or partner laboratory ensures the quality of your product.
How does a Pre-Shipment Inspection protect my investment?
Product Monitoring means constant daily supervision. An inspector ensures every production batch matches your approved samples, on schedule. You receive daily reports detailing the progress of your supervised production, allowing for instant corrective action. An AsiaInspection inspector keeps you and your management informed, enabling you to be reactive and make informed decisions.
What is the monthly/annual service fee?
AsiaInspection clients pay no monthly or annual fee, and pay only for any inspections, audits, or testing booked from their free account.
What are the system requirements?
AsiaInspection.com will work with any web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, etc.), on any operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.). We recommended using the latest Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser. All you need is an internet connection.
Licenses and Accreditations
AsiaInspection is a fully accredited quality control service provider in China, India, and Greater Asia.
All AsiaInspection qualified inspectors, auditors and partner laboratories are subject and adhere to the laws of the Peoples Republic of China and all other nations in which it operates.
AsiaInspection is licensed by AQSIQ, a requirement to perform quality control services in the People's Republic of China.
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), is the body in charge of national quality import/export safety, certification accreditation and standardization, as well as administrative law-enforcement for the People's Republic of China.
This accreditation is in recognition that AsiaInspection conformity assessment procedures satisfy all CNAS standards and laws.
This national accreditation body is responsible for the certification of laboratories and inspection bodies, under the approval of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA).
