China
Manufacturer’s Chinese name, site address, order number and consistency between the Chinese and translated specifications.
Checklists for this country →Prepare your brief: Finished batch inspection
Start with the decision you need to make now. For “Finished batch inspection”, prepare four groups of information. Keep the current version of your materials and mark missing information as an open question rather than replacing it with an assumption.
Information for the review
| Information for the review | How to record the starting data |
|---|---|
| items and quantity | State the specific value, model or participants. |
| approved sample | Attach a document, description or calculation if available. |
| inspection method | Record the date and version of the information. |
| critical deviations | Identify constraints, discrepancies and missing evidence. |
Agree the expected outcome
The discussion should focus on a report on inspected scope, deviations and inspection limitations. Clarify the subject, review depth, delivery format and actions requiring separate agreement. This checklist helps define the brief; the final scope is agreed when choosing the service and plan.
What should be clarified before work starts in this area?
For “Finished batch inspection”, first reconcile items and quantity, approved sample, inspection method, critical deviations. If materials describe different project versions, record the differences separately so the outcome relies on one agreed set of conditions.
What is needed before moving to the next stage?
Agree a report on inspected scope, deviations and inspection limitations. Keep the basis for the decision and unresolved questions. Timing and deliverables apply to the agreed scope; a similar project example does not confirm the conditions of your own project.
Product inspection
Find defects before payment and shipment
Avoid paying for defects that can be detected before shipment. We agree on an inspection plan, examine the goods at the required stage and record the facts for acceptance, a claim or reinspection.
Inspection programme catalogue
What to check
in your product
2 016programme options
84 product types × 8 countries × 3 stages. Select a checklist preparation programme. The price does not include an inspector visit or a report on an already inspected batch.
What the checklist includes
Product-specific checks, acceptance criteria, deviation recording methods and a country-specific annex.
Preparing the catalogue.
Online payment is not yet available. Arrange checklist payment through a manager and receive the document within the agreed timeframe. Site visits, interpreting and laboratory tests are ordered separately.
All product categories in the catalogue
Key rings · Pens and notebooks · Badges and magnets · Gift sets · T-shirts and knitwear · Jackets and coats · Bed linen · Towels · Casual footwear · Bags and backpacks · Suitcases · Belts and wallets · Workwear suits · Protective gloves · Safety helmets · Safety footwear · Soft toys · Construction toys and board games · Baby strollers · Children’s tableware · Pet beds and carriers · Collars and leashes · Pet bowls and drinkers · Pet food and treats · Creams and serums · Shampoos and gels · Make-up products · Soap and wet wipes · Coffee and tea · Nuts and dried fruit · Canned food and sauces · Frozen food · Chairs and tables · Sofas and armchairs · Cabinets and kitchen units · Mattresses · Residential lighting fixtures · LED strips · Outdoor lighting fixtures · Industrial lighting fixtures · Chargers · Headphones and speakers · Cables and connectors · Power banks · Kettles and coffee makers · Vacuum cleaners · Fans and humidifiers · Refrigeration equipment · Ceramic tiles · Floor coverings · Doors and windows · Dry construction mixes · Mixer taps · Washbasins and toilets · Pipes and fittings · Shower systems · Hand tools · Power tools · Bolts and nuts · Measuring tools · Metalworking machines · Packaging lines · Compressors and pumps · Food production equipment · Laser beauty equipment · Multifunction beauty machines · Massage devices · Beauty treatment chairs · Medical consumables · Pharmaceutical packaging · Medicinal products · Laboratory equipment · Automotive filters · Brake components · Automotive accessories · Tyres and wheel rims · Exercise machines · Bicycles and scooters · Tents and camping mats · Balls and sports equipment · Cardboard boxes · Plastic containers · Glassware · Household chemicals.
What we check
One checklist connects
the goods, documents and contract
Quantity and product assortment
Models, sizes, colours, unit and package counts, and the contents of each set.
Discuss your task →Appearance and assembly
Damage, contamination, coatings, seams, fasteners and agreed defect indicators.
Discuss your task →Dimensions and materials
Measurements against the specification, material documents and comparison with the approved sample.
About the service →Functionality
Agreed operating modes and functions. Hazardous and specialist tests are performed only by appropriately qualified specialists.
Discuss your task →Safety
Review of labelling, documents and visible non-conformities. Testing and certification are separate services.
About the service →Packaging and labelling
Product protection, legibility, barcodes, instructions and destination-market requirements.
About the service →Documents and batch identity
Order, specification, batch numbers, serial numbers, packing list and supporting documents.
Discuss your task →Loading and sealing
Transport conditions, package count, cargo securing and seal numbers.
Discuss your task →The sampling plan and acceptance criteria are agreed before inspection. ISO 2859-1:2026 may be used for successive batches; a single sampling plan is not suitable for every product.
Official description of the sampling inspection standard →Inspection report
The facts must be clear
to everyone involved in the transaction
A report on a completed inspection is a separate deliverable, distinct from a checklist purchased in the catalogue.
- Date, location, inspector and agreed inspection scope
- Batch, model, samples and sampling method
- Photographs, video and measurement results
- Deviations from the specification and acceptance criteria
- Signatures, annexes and a list of limitations
- Original-material archive and revision history
The report may serve as documentary evidence. A court or arbitral tribunal assesses its admissibility and evidential weight under the applicable rules; the outcome of a dispute is not guaranteed.
Languages, translation scope and any certification requirements are agreed in advance. Restrictions relating to closed operations or inaccessible areas are expressly recorded in the report.
Popular inspection destinations
We account for the inspection location
and destination-market requirements
The points below concern preparation; they are not universal rules for every factory in a country.
Türkiye
Turkish manufacturer’s name and address, versions of technical annexes, units of measurement and batch identification.
Checklists for this country →India
Legal entity and actual site, manufacturing contractor, batch numbers and the agreed working language of documents.
Checklists for this country →Vietnam
The site’s Vietnamese name, subcontracted operations, component traceability and batch identity.
Checklists for this country →UAE
Emirate and warehouse or factory, manufacturer and seller, original batch where goods are repacked, and the agreed shipment arrangement.
Checklists for this country →Russia
Actual site, Russian-language specification, batch documents and destination-country requirements for exports.
Checklists for this country →Germany
Model and serial numbers, German-language and translated documents, acceptance records and delivery contents.
Checklists for this country →Thailand
Manufacturer’s name and site, consistency between Thai-language documents and translations, batch identity and storage conditions.
Checklists for this country →Quality criteria depend on the product, specification, contract and destination market. An inspection does not automatically provide product market-access documents or laboratory test reports.
How the inspection works
From the brief to a clear
decision on the batch
Brief and specificationProduct, batch, risks, location and deadline.Checklist and samplingWhat to check, how to measure it and how to assess the results.Inspector’s site visitAccess to the batch and agreed areas.Recording deviationsPhotographs, video and measurements linked to the goods.Corrections and reinspectionDeadline, responsible person and evidence of correction.Final reportFacts, limitations and available courses of action.
The authorised party makes the acceptance decision using the agreed criteria. Identified defects and access limitations must not be obscured by an overall positive assessment.
Warning signs
What weakens a report’s
value as evidence
No access to the batch
The inspection scope is limited, or the inspector is shown only items selected by the supplier.
Discuss your task →Product identity is unclear
The model, batch, photographs, packaging and documents are not linked.
Discuss your task →Photographs without context
It is unclear when and where the photograph was taken, or which sample it shows.
Discuss your task →No acceptance criteria
Parameters, tolerances and the assessment method have not been agreed.
Discuss your task →Different batches are mixed
Findings from one sample are applied to other goods without justification.
Discuss your task →Corrections are unverified
A defect has been promised to be corrected, but no new evidence confirms it.
Discuss your task →Deliverables
What the client
receives
Agreed checklist
Inspection parameters, recording forms and decision criteria.
Discuss your task →Photographs and video
Materials linked to the location, date, batch and samples.
Discuss your task →List of non-conformities
What fails to meet the brief and the facts supporting each finding.
Discuss your task →A report in three languages
For the client and transaction participants, within the agreed scope.
About the service →Corrective action plan
Deviation, action, responsible person and the next checkpoint.
About the service →Materials archive
Original files, annexes, versions and inspection limitations.
Discuss your task →Frequently asked questions
What to know
before inspection and payment
What am I purchasing in the catalogue?
A plan for preparing a checklist for the selected product, inspection stage and country: product-specific parameters, acceptance criteria, recording forms and a country-specific annex. This does not pay for an actual inspection and is neither a certificate nor a report on an inspected batch.
How do I pay for and receive the checklist?
Online payment is not yet available. Select a card, complete the request, tick the required consent and contact a manager. Payment is arranged through the manager, after which you will receive the checklist within the agreed time.
Why do prices differ?
The price depends on product complexity, risks, inspection stage and the country-specific annex. Key rings need a simpler plan; food, cosmetics, medical goods and equipment require specialist criteria and preparation. Site visits and tests are charged separately.
Can an inspection be conducted remotely?
Documents and agreed materials can be reviewed remotely. This is not equivalent to an independent site inspection: limitations on access, sample selection and fact verification are recorded in the report.
How is the sample size determined?
The batch, risks, parameters, acceptance criteria and a suitable sampling plan are agreed before inspection. ISO 2859-1:2026 may be applied to successive batches. There is no single sample size for every product.
Can the report be used in a dispute?
The report and original materials may be submitted as documentary evidence. Their admissibility and significance depend on the contract, how the evidence was obtained and procedural rules. Acceptance by a court and the outcome of a dispute are not guaranteed.
When is reinspection needed?
After significant defects are corrected, materials are replaced or the batch is changed, or when the initial inspection was limited. The scope of reinspection depends on the risks identified.
How does inspection differ from laboratory testing?
An inspection compares the actual goods and documents with the agreed requirements within a defined scope. Laboratory tests examine specific properties using prescribed methods. Composition and chemical or microbiological safety cannot be confirmed from photographs alone.
Methodological basis: sampling inspection · competence of testing laboratories · guidance on inspection and testing. Applicable methods and requirements are determined for the specific product.
Before payment and shipment
Inspect the goods
before a risk becomes a cost
We agree on the stage, checklist, sampling, country and report format before work begins.
Clear criteriaDocumented findingsConfidentiality