Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI) are a popular method chosen by importers to assess the quality and compliance of consumer goods. This inspection is conducted before the shipment of cargo. Typically, it takes place when 100% of production and 80% of packaging are completed for all inspection models of the cargo.
Our inspectors randomly select samples from the cargo lot according to the sampling plan and AQL standard: ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003. For consumer product inspections, our system specifies that inspections are combined for each Purchase Order (PO) or Proforma Invoice (PI), with the sampling plan set at Level 2 and AQL as follows: CRI=0, MAJ=1.0, MIN=2.5. We also adhere to customer instructions regarding the sampling plan and AQL; for example, a Sampling Plan Level 1 with AQL: CRI=0, MAJ=1.0, MIN=4.0 can be used to reduce the sample size.
Clear and detailed photos are taken by the inspector during the inspection. The inspection will be conducted according to the following requirements:
● Customer's product specifications
● Approval samples provided by the customer
● The purchasing contract between the customer and the vendor
● IEC, EN, UL, or other international standards relevant to the product category
● Regulations of the cargo's destination country (specifically for customs clearance)
Typically, the following items are included in Weinspection's PSI inspection report:
● Merchandise information
● General results of the inspection
● Packing details
● On-site testing conducted
● Measurement data
● Workmanship quality
● Marking and labeling
All defects are explained and clarified to the factory representative. Each defect identified by the inspector must be documented with photos. Defective samples are sealed and sent to the customer for final confirmation, if requested.
A draft report is issued to the factory once the inspection is completed. Weinspection guarantees that the formal report will be delivered to the customer within 24 hours of the inspection's completion. The customer has the final decision to approve or reject the shipment after reviewing the PSI report.
