Pre-Shipment Inspection
Pre-Shipment inspection services (PSI) also known as Pre-Delivery inspection (PDI) or Final Random inspection (FRI) is a quality inspection service which confirms quality and general status of your order after the manufacturing finished.
Pre-shipment inspection and quality control are commonly performed at the supplier’s factory after the production order is 100% complete and the products are ready for final export packing.
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is a type of quality control inspection that involves randomly selecting samples of a product from different boxes or pallets. This inspection is typically performed when at least 10% of the product packaging for export has been completed, unless the client requests otherwise.
The types and methods of pre-shipment inspection depend on the quality control and quality assurance requirements of the clients. At China Look Group, we typically use the internationally recognized statistical sampling procedure called “Acceptable Quality Limit” (AQL), which we confirm with clients before fulfilling the pre-delivery inspection process.
PSI inspection services can be conducted at a location agreed upon by the client and supplier. The service can be performed at the supplier’s factory, product storage warehouse, third-party warehouse, trading company representative office, import and export representative agency in China, and other similar locations.
Pre-shipment inspection is a crucial step in ensuring the quality and conformity of the goods you import from China. By verifying that your supplier has produced and prepared your order according to your set standards and requirements, you can avoid costly mistakes and prevent quality issues from arising later on.
A final inspection is typically conducted before you transfer the final payment to your supplier. This is an ideal time to check for any defects or potential errors before the goods leave your supplier’s warehouse and are shipped to you. Once the products have left the factory, it can be challenging to reverse any issues or defects.
Therefore, the China Look Group team strongly recommends conducting a pre-shipment inspection before transferring the final payment and before the products leave your supplier’s factory. This will provide you with peace of mind knowing that the goods meet your quality standards and reduce the risk of unexpected problems arising once they arrive.
