Understand the difference between factory audit and product inspection, when to use each service, and how to reduce sourcing risks when working with suppliers in China.
Learn what happens during a Final Random Inspection (FRI) in a China factory, including sampling, product checks, defect classification, and inspection reporting before shipment.
Learn how to read a pre-shipment inspection report, understand AQL sampling, defect classifications, inspection photos, and pass or fail results before shipment.
Learn what to prepare before a pre-shipment inspection in China, including product details, approved samples, AQL requirements, defect criteria, and special checking points.
Understand the difference between factory internal QC and buyer-side inspection, and why independent verification helps you make better shipment decisions when sourcing from China.
Learn what overseas buyers cannot always see during production in China and how independent quality control helps verify production status, workmanship, and shipment readiness.
Learn how Critical, Major, and Minor defects are classified in inspection reports, how AQL limits are applied, and how to read inspection results before shipment.
Learn whether you can ask inspectors to check more pieces than the standard AQL sample size, when it makes sense, and how to decide the right inspection quantity for your shipment.
