FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION

Does my production start on time ?

Does my production start with the right quality ?

Does my vendor - factory really understood my instructions?

When? The First Article Inspection, also called Initial Quality Control, usually happens right after the manufacturer starts producing the first samples, the first mass production products; we will send our inspector when 1% to 10% of your ordered quantity will be produced.

Where? This quality inspection is usually performed at the factory; anywhere in China.

What? This quality control inspection include the following checks: quality of the raw materials and components used in the production; first production samples according to your approved samples or specifications; cooperation of the factory; double checking of the understanding of your demands by the factory; production schedule and production processes control; in-house quality control checks.

Why? Because as an international buyer, you are often facing poor communication, poor reactivity. Because you want certainty, you want to make sure your requirements are well understood. You want to make sure that the production will start efficiently with the right materials and the right processes.

Advantages of this quality inspection:

Performing a Pre Production Inspection will allow you to:

Avoid misunderstandings.
Make sure your requirements are well understood.
Early detect production discrepancies and mistakes.
Avoid usage of wrong material, wrong colors etc.
Implement the necessary corrective actions as soon as possible.
Avoid unexpected costs & delays.
Keep pressure on your vendor shoulders.
Show your client(s) you care.
Save time and secure your business!

Pricing

First Article Inspection

Euros 188 all-inclusive per man-day

Options available for the First Article Inspection:


Western Inspector: € 100.: For Guangdong, Zhejiang and Henan provinces NO travel expenses will be charged. For other provinces, travel expenses might apply. Please contact us in advance to book quality inspections and factory audits with this option so we can arrange our inspectors & auditors schedules.
Night overtime: € 100.: The inspector will stay at the factory after 7PM till late in order to supervise a shipment or to implement the necessary corrective actions.
Additional inspection report: € 20.: You might need different inspection reports to be established within the same man-day, especially if your order has multiple references.
Collection of samples: Free of charge.: Our inspectors can pick up your samples and send it to you. It could be mass production samples, defective samples etc.
Defect sorting option: Free of charge.: All defective items inspected will be sorted out and we will ask the factory to either rework or replace these products.