Initial Production Inspection
Check the first finished units, materials, components, dimensions and workmanship before the factory produces the full order.
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Learn more about UTS inspection services, quality control process and our professional approach to supporting buyers worldwide.
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Inspection timing
Product Inspection Services for Each Stage of Production
Choose the inspection point that matches production progress: IPI at 5–10%, DPI at 30–50%, FRI after production is complete and at least 80% is packed, or loading supervision on loading day.
During Production Inspection
Check mass production while the factory is still producing. Problems found at this stage can still be corrected on the remaining units.
During Production Inspection serviceFinal Random Inspection
Randomly sample finished goods and check defects, function, quantity, labels and packing before shipment.
Final Random Inspection serviceContainer Loading Supervision
Be at the loading site to check the container, carton count, packing condition, loading process and seal number.
Container Loading Supervision service
Files we usually check against
PO, specification, approved sample, drawings, packing files and any buyer checklist or packing standard.
What the report should show
Defects, measurements, on-site test results, quantity status, packaging checks and clear photo evidence.
On-site checks
What Our Product Inspection Team Checks On Site
We check against the PO, specification, approved sample, drawings and packing files you provide. For sampled inspections, sample size follows the buyer-approved inspection level and sampling plan, including ISO 2859-1 / ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 when this standard is agreed for the order.
Workmanship and appearance
Scratches, dents, stains, poor assembly, seams, finish, color differences and other visible defects.
Dimensions, weight and specifications
We measure the agreed points and compare the results with your drawings or specification.
Function and on-site tests
We run the agreed function checks and simple on-site tests when the factory has the required setup.
Quantity, labels and packaging
We check SKU quantity, cartons, markings, labels and packing against your approved files.
If your order has many models, colors or sizes, see our multi-SKU inspection guide.
Goods almost ready to ship?
Send us the product, quantity, factory address and target date. We can tell you whether FRI, Full Inspection or loading supervision is the better fit.
Other inspection needs
When 100% Inspection, Sample Evaluation or FBA Inspection Fits Better
100% Full Inspection
Check every unit for the agreed points. This is often used after failed inspection, sorting or rework.
Full Inspection serviceSample Evaluation
Check a pre-production or approval sample against your drawings, specification, function and packing requirements.
Sample Evaluation serviceAmazon FBA Inspection
Check product, FNSKU, carton labels, packaging and barcode scanning before the goods are sent to Amazon FBA.
Amazon inspection serviceRe-inspection after rework
Go back after the factory finishes rework and check the corrected goods again.
Reviewing a failed inspection
Factory audit
Factory Audit and Supplier Evaluation Before Bulk Orders
A product inspection tells you about the goods. A factory audit tells you more about the supplier behind the goods. We visit the site and check the areas and records included in your audit scope.
Factory EvaluationCheck company details, factory site, production areas, equipment and actual operating conditions.
QMS AuditReview selected records for incoming materials, production, testing, calibration, defective goods and corrective action.
Social & Ethical AuditCheck working conditions and supplier compliance against the agreed audit checklist.
Supplier background checkCheck registered information, operating status and whether the declared business matches the available records.
Before a bulk order, you may also want to read our supplier risk assessment guide.
Laboratory testing
Laboratory Testing for Checks That Cannot Be Completed On Site
Chemical, material, safety and some performance tests cannot be done properly during normal factory inspection. We can arrange the required laboratory testing based on the product and test requirement.
Toys & Children’s Products
Physical, mechanical and chemical tests can be arranged based on the product and destination market.
Toys & children’s product testingFood Contact Materials
Testing is selected according to the material, food-contact use, temperature, contact time and destination market.
Food contact testing serviceRoHS / REACH
Arrange restricted-substance testing according to the product material and market requirement.
RoHS and REACH testing serviceNot sure whether the job needs inspection or lab testing? See Product Testing vs. Product Inspection.
Typical coordination scope
Material, chemical, food-contact, safety and restricted-substance testing based on the product and market requirement.
How the test is selected
We match the test plan to the product material, end use, destination market and any buyer or regulatory requirement you provide.
When lab testing helps
Use it when normal on-site inspection cannot confirm the required chemical, safety or performance point properly.
Sampling and result
AQL Sampling, Defect Classification and Inspection Decisions
ISO 2859-1 / ANSI-ASQ Z1.4
Used for random sampling when this sampling standard is agreed for the inspection.
Critical / Major / Minor
Defects are recorded as critical, major or minor based on the agreed criteria.
You make the shipment decision
We report the result. You decide whether to ship, rework, recheck or hold the order.
Inspection report
What a Product Inspection Report Should Show
Order statusOrdered quantity, available quantity, finished quantity and packed quantity.
SKU coverageWhich models, colors and sizes were sampled and how many were checked.
Defect evidenceDefect photos, quantities and defect classification.
Measurements and testsActual measurements and results from the agreed checks.
Labels and packagingLabels, barcode scanning, packing method and carton condition.
Anything not checkedIf a document, test or area is not available, we state it clearly in the report.
Product experience
Product Inspection Experience Across Different Product Categories
We do not use the same checklist for every product. The inspection points are adjusted to the product, specification and known quality risks.
Electrical & electronics01
Lighting, chargers, appliances and audio
Function, assembly, labels, accessories and packing checks, plus suitable on-site tests.
Lighting inspection guideSoftlines02
Apparel, bags and textile products
Measurements, stitching, seams, fabric appearance, labels, accessories and packing.
Bag inspection guideHardlines03
Furniture, cookware and general consumer goods
Construction, dimensions, stability, finish, assembly, function and packing checks.
Furniture inspection guideWatches04
Timekeeping, controls, strap and housing
Time accuracy, display, controls, strap attachment, appearance, labels and packing.
Watch inspection guideHome appliances05
Wash, heating, leakage and operating checks
Function, assembly, water or heating checks, noise, accessories and packing, depending on the appliance.
Washing machine guideAmazon FBA06
FNSKU, cartons, labels and barcode scanning
Check FNSKU, cartons, labels, barcode scanning and packing before the shipment goes to FBA.
FBA checklist
Service locations
Product Inspection Coverage Across China and Asia
Our third-party product inspection network covers major manufacturing areas in China and selected sourcing locations across Asia. Send us the factory address and required date so our coordination team can confirm service availability.
China
Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, Hubei, Henan, Hebei, Fujian and Shandong.
Other locations
Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey and Cambodia.
For more details, see Product Inspection in Vietnam and Product Inspection in India.
Inspection team
Inspection Team Built Around Product Categories
The team profile lists 70 inspectors and engineers with an average of 7.1 years of industry experience. Assignments are matched to the product category and the agreed inspection scope.
70Inspectors and engineers listed in the team profile
7.1Average years of industry experience
7Product sectors represented in the team profile
On site, inspectors can check appearance, workmanship, structural integrity, mechanical performance, durability, packaging and agreed functional points. Measurements and tests are performed against the PO, specifications, approved samples, drawings and buyer checklist available for the order.
- Toys
- Furniture
- Home Appliances
- Kitchenware
- Textiles
- Lighting
- Home Décor
Workmanship and finish
Appearance, assembly, seams, surface condition and visible defects.
Structure and function
Dimensions, structural integrity, mechanical performance and agreed function checks.
Packaging and evidence
Quantity, labels, cartons, packing condition, defect photos and recorded results.
Professional credentials
Accreditation & Professional Credentials
The supplied certificate identifies Hangzhou Unihf Technology Services Co., Ltd. as a Type A inspection body accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and CNAS-CI01. Accreditation applies only to the inspection services listed in the schedule attached to the certificate.
Certificate holderHangzhou Unihf Technology Services Co., Ltd.
CNAS registrationIB0642
Accreditation basisISO/IEC 17020:2012 · CNAS-CI01
Inspection body typeType A
Effective date14 March 2024
Expiry date13 March 2030
Scope note: the certificate states that the detailed accreditation scope is defined in its attached schedule. Confirm the applicable accredited scope for a project before booking.
Inspection findings
Inspection Findings from Real Orders
Three concise case records show the observed issue, factory action and re-inspection outcome.
Plastic Building Blocks
- Finding
- Small protruding parts detached during a pull test below the stated 90 N threshold.
- Corrective action
- The batch was held and the factory reinforced the affected parts across the units.
- Re-inspection result
- A factory re-inspection was arranged; the reworked batch passed the recorded re-inspection.
Bluetooth Earphones
- Finding
- About 4% of inspected samples showed unstable Bluetooth connection or microphone failure; PCB soldering defects were identified as the cause.
- Corrective action
- Photos and test videos were reported, and the factory reworked the units and adjusted soldering process parameters.
- Re-inspection result
- The reworked order passed the recorded re-inspection.
Children’s Printed T-Shirts
- Finding
- The print area failed the wet-rubbing colorfastness check recorded in the case file.
- Corrective action
- The factory changed the printing ink and reproduced the affected batch.
- Re-inspection result
- A re-inspection was arranged; the reproduced batch passed the recorded re-inspection.
Case summaries are limited to the recorded finding, corrective action and re-inspection result.
How to book
How to Book a Third-Party Product Inspection
Start with the product, quantity, factory address and inspection date. If you have a PO, specification, approved sample or previous defect list, send those too.
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Send the order
Product, quantity, SKU list, factory address and inspection date.
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Confirm what to check
We confirm the production stage, sample plan, checklist and any special tests.
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We go to the factory
Our inspector checks the agreed samples and records defects, measurements, test results and photos.
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You review the result
Use the report to decide whether to ship, ask for rework, arrange re-inspection or hold the goods.
Book your inspection
Book a Product Inspection Before Shipment
Send us the product, order quantity, factory address and required inspection date. Add your PO, specifications, approved sample, packing files or previous defect report if available. Our coordination team will use them to prepare the inspection scope before the factory visit.
ProductModel / SKU / category
QuantityOrder quantity
FactoryCity and full address
DateInspection date
UTS provides third-party inspection, factory audit, supplier evaluation and testing coordination. We report the findings; the buyer makes the final supplier and shipment decision.
