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Inspection

Pre-Shipment and Product Inspection

Independent pre-shipment and conformity inspection of products, including labelling and marking, so that goods meet the order, the specification and the requirements of the destination market.

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ISO/IEC17020Inspection, Type AAccredited

Accreditation

Type A inspection body accredited by EGAC

Inspection · ISO/IEC 17020 (Type A)

Lifting equipment and accessories, non-destructive testing, visual inspection, tubular goods and drilling equipment, pre-shipment inspection of labelling and marking, sampling of food products and inspection of food hygiene processes, applied in accordance with ILAC P15.

Accreditation details

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Overview

What it involves

Pre-shipment inspection confirms, before goods are dispatched, that they conform to the purchase contract, the product specification and the applicable labelling and marking requirements. It gives buyers and importers independent evidence before payment or release.

Inspections are carried out at the factory, warehouse or loading point, using agreed sampling plans, and can cover industrial machinery, consumer goods, raw materials and bulk shipments.

What you receive

An inspection report with the sampling details, findings against each requirement and photographs.

What is covered

Labelling and marking of finished products
Conformity with the purchase order and specification
Quantity, packing and packaging checks
Sampling to agreed plans
Supervision of loading

Who it is for

Is this for you?

Importers and traders
Buyers sourcing from new suppliers
Exporters requiring third party evidence

Process

How it works

The same defined steps apply to every engagement, confirmed with you before work begins.

Step 01
Inspection request
You define the item, the location and the applicable requirements, and we confirm the method and the inspector.
Step 02
Inspection
Qualified inspectors examine, test or measure the item using the agreed standard and method.
Step 03
Inspection report
A clear, impartial report of findings against each requirement, signed by the authorised inspector.

FAQ

Common questions

Where does the inspection take place?

At the supplier's factory or warehouse, at the loading point, or on arrival, depending on the contract and the purpose of the inspection.

Which labelling requirements do you inspect against?

The requirements stated in the contract or specification, together with the labelling regulations and standards of the destination market, agreed before the inspection.