Pre-shipment inspection / Third party inspection/During production inspection/Production monitoring/On-line inspection

Pre-Shipment Inspection is a most effective inspection that confirms the whole shipment's quality level. It normally requires the production to be 100% complete and at least 80% of goods to be packed into cartons. The checked samples are randomly selected according to AQL standard.

Pre-shipment Inspection can be used to check the total quantity of the products, the package and performance, functionality and integrity of the product, to verify all records and documentation, such as test reports and certificates of compliance, such as FDA/ASTMF963/CE, etc.

Samples are selected at random, according to standards and procedures. Summit uses the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008 (AQL) as its sampling standard and acceptable level of quality.

When to conduct a Pre-Shipment Inspection?

A Pre-shipment Inspection can be performed before the loading date and it normally requires the production to be 100% complete and at least 80% of goods to be packed into cartons.

What’s covered in a Pre-shipment Inspection?

General on-site checking for pre-shipment inspections includes the following criteria

• Quantity status
• Product appearance
• Performance, safety & function tests
• Workmanship
• Assembly
• Accessories
• Material
• Colors
• Logo & Labeling
• Size & Measurements
• Weight
• Assortment
• Carton status
• Barcode scan test
• Packing
• Marking
• Shipping Marks
• Factory View

Besides the above, we can carry out a tailor-made inspection according to your criteria.

What are the costs of a Pre-Shipment Inspection?

Our standard all-inclusive inspection cost is US$128-218/man-day (all inclusive price) in any major manufacturing clusters in China.


Values included:

• All inclusive price,  no extra charge like travel fee, hotel fee and meal fee etc in our coverage.
• Man-day:one day working time for one inspector about 8 hours.
• Free consultancy before and after inspections.

Our professional inspections and detailed/clear report formats will give you all the information that you need to make a final shipping decision. We hope that our services and expertise will make you our long term satisfied partner.