Pre-Shipment Inspection

Overview

The Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), also known as Final Random Inspection (FRI), is a crucial quality control process carried out when production is 100% complete and at least 80% of goods are packed. This inspection ensures that finished products fully comply with customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements before shipment.

During PSI, inspectors verify product functionality, workmanship, labeling accuracy, and packaging integrity, ensuring overall compliance and reducing the risk of defects before delivery. By performing PSI before shipment, buyers can identify and address non-conformities early, preventing costly returns, customer complaints, and shipping delays—guaranteeing that only high-quality products reach the market.

Why Choose Pre-Shipment Inspection?

• Confirm product quality before shipment to minimize the risk of returns, defects, and customer complaints.
• Verify quantity, packaging, and labeling to ensure full compliance with purchase order requirements.
• Detect final defects and inconsistencies before products leave the factory.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, protecting your brand reputation and customer trust.

Benefits Of Pre-Shipment Inspection

A Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) is a vital step in ensuring that your products meet quality, compliance, and performance standards before they leave the factory. Conducting a PSI allows businesses to verify product quality, quantity, and packaging integrity, helping to prevent costly surprises once goods reach their destination.

By identifying defects, inconsistencies, and non-compliance issues before shipment, PSI helps you avoid expensive rework, returns, and customer complaints. This early detection of issues ensures that only approved, high-quality products reach your customers, strengthening your brand’s reliability and reputation in competitive markets.

A PSI also provides valuable transparency and control over your supply chain. Through detailed inspection reports, including photos, defect analysis, and corrective recommendations, you gain real-time insights that enable data-driven decisions. This empowers importers, retailers, and manufacturers to maintain consistent product quality, reduce logistics risks, and ensure smooth order fulfillment.

Inspection Focus Areas

• Product Quality Inspection: Examine finished products for defects, workmanship quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Quantity Verification: Confirm that quantities align with the purchase order and client requirements.
• Packaging and Labeling Check: Ensure packaging integrity, labeling accuracy, and barcodes meet all specifications.
• Functionality Testing: Perform sample tests to verify product performance and reliability.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Confirm that products comply with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Inspection Process

• Preparation: Review the client’s specifications, purchase order, and quality requirements.
• Sample Selection: Randomly select samples according to AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) standards for inspection.
• Detailed Inspection: Conduct a comprehensive check on appearance, functionality, and packaging.
• On-Site Feedback: Provide immediate feedback to the supplier if any issues are found, allowing for corrective actions before shipment.
• Reporting: Receive a detailed PSI report within 24 hours, including photos, defect analysis, and shipment recommendations.

Report & Results

The PSI report provides high-resolution photos, a detailed summary of findings, defect analysis, and actionable recommendations. Delivered within 24 hours, it gives you the confidence to approve or hold the shipment based on verified inspection results, ensuring informed and reliable quality control decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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