Independent Quality Control That Protects Your Shipment
VICC quality control inspections verify product quality and quantity to predetermined specifications. When a product fails to meet your quality specifications for market acceptance, the result can be loss of goodwill, product and revenue, delayed shipments, wasted materials and the potential risk of a product recall.
- Pre-production, during-production, pre-shipment and container loading checks
- ISO 17020-accredited independent inspection body
- 1,500 inspectors across China, Asia and Europe
- Issues identified at the point where they arise, before they become costly
Quality Control Inspection Process
Typical quality control inspections include four primary steps. Depending on the product, your experience with the supplier and other factors, any one, or all, of these may apply to your needs.
Inspection Types We Offer
Explore each inspection stage in detail. Every inspection is performed by our trained full-time inspectors against the applicable international standards.
Pre-Production Inspection (PPI)
Before production beginsConfirms raw materials and components meet your specifications and are available in sufficient quantity to meet the production schedule.
- Factory's production lines & capability
- Factory's facilities & equipment
- Raw materials, main components & accessories
- Semi-finished samples
- Some finished samples
During Production Inspection (DPI)
While production is underwayVerifies that quality requirements and specifications are being met, and helps identify where in the process a problem occurs.
- Production status during the manufacturing process
- Production line evaluation & timeline verification
- Random sampling of semi-finished & finished products
- Package & packaging material details
- Overall assessment & recommendations
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
At least 80% packed for shippingThe most common service ordered. Random samples are inspected against the relevant standards and procedures.
- Quantity verification
- Style & color
- Functions & safety
- Workmanship
- Size specification (if required)
- Package details & shipping marks
Project Production Supervision (TPI)
Continuous on-site supervisionDedicated on-site monitoring of order and project production, quality control and progress for construction and industrial projects.
- On-site supervision & quality control
- Progress & timeline tracking
- Inspection of key production stages
- Reporting & documentation
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
At the factory before shipmentVerifies that machinery, equipment and complete systems perform to specification before they leave the factory.
- Functional & performance testing
- Safety checks
- Assembly & workmanship review
- Documentation & certificate review
Container Loading Supervision (CLS)
During container loadingGuarantees our technical staff monitor the entire loading process, confirming the order is complete and securely loaded.
- Record weather, arrival time & container No.
- Check inner & outer container condition
- Verify quantity & record outer packaging condition
- Random sample carton verification
- Supervise loading to minimize breakage & maximize space
- Seal container & record seal No. & departure time
Benefits of Quality Control Inspections
Safer Products
Customers expect to buy qualified, healthy and safe products.
Fewer Defects
Ensure every procedure goes well at every production stage.
Lower Risk
Monitor quality to reduce risk, improve efficiency and ensure compliance.
Stronger Business
Build a more resilient business with the potential to grow beyond competitors.
Recent Projects
Every project in our portfolio reflects our commitment to risk prevention and quality control. Our independent third-party inspections uncover hidden quality issues before goods leave the factory, reducing the risk of non-compliance, cargo rejection and financial loss. We deliver reliable quality verification for both small orders and long-term supply partnerships, so your cross-border business and engineering projects run steadily without disruption.
CNC lathe inspection
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Seamless Pipe inspection
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Excavator inspection
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Garments inspection
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Memory modules inspection
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