#China qc

[chinainspectionservices]

China Pre-Shipment Inspection: Why Pre-Shipment Checking Is Mandatory?

Are you concerned about the standard of the imports you source from China? Picture ordering a sizable consignment and later receiving a shipment that is not even close to what you had anticipated. That is to say, we cannot abandon the concept of China pre-shipment inspection. It is far more difficult to send your money to a manufacturer and get the finished product only to be disappointed with the quality. But were you aware that making such a mistake would bring harm to your enterprise's reputation? Let’s see why disruption of the pre-shipment evaluations is not only helpful but necessary.

Why Is China Pre-Shipment Inspection Important?

When it comes to imports, especially in relation to goods that are coming from China pre-shipment inspections are crucial. These are carried out to ensure that the products in question do not leave until all the requirements have been fulfilled. It helps eliminate the problem of receiving defective or damaged products which can cost the companies a lot of money in the end. Picture bringing in such products with no verification of the standard and getting none but broken or dangerous products

Ensures Product Quality:

The inspection confirms that the products are up to the standards you agreed on with the manufacturer. This is particularly important to many businesses especially those that are involved in high-risk activities.

Reduces Risks:

By doing a China pre-shipment inspection, you lessen the chances of getting inferior goods that can damage your reputation and cost your business money.

Prevents Delays:

In other instances, customs authorities withhold clearance of goods that do not meet the required standard. It is thus advisable to have pre-shipment inspections in place to avoid this.

The Mechanism of Pre-Shipment Inspections in Brief

The inspection agency will examine all aspects of the product, including its quality, packaging, marking, and quantities. This will also involve factory visits to ensure that all is well before any goods are shipped to the clients. This is of great concern to industries that depend heavily on high standards of materials for the sake of their patients.

Conclusion

From the above, China pre-shipment inspection is not simply about the quality, it is about the comfort of knowing that everything will be ok. These inspections make certain that you will get what you have ordered and paid for thus minimizing risks and losses that could arise. Spare a thought for the fact that pre-shipment inspections are an investment, one that not only shields the firm from losses but ensures customer satisfaction.

[swiftiephobe]

i'm sooo stressed out rn

[gis-inspection]

4 Types of Third-party Apparel Quality Control Inspection Service

Different types of inspections are performed at various stages of the textile and clothing manufacturing process. These include:

Pre-Production Inspection(PPI): A on-site check on the fabric, workmanship, size, labels, and quality of clothing at the beginning or even before of production, against the clients’ specifications, technical drawings and golden sample.

During Production Inspection (DUPRO): A check on the dimensions of components, quality of materials and finished products during gamrment industry manufacturing to identify issues early.

Pre-Shipment Inspection(PSI): PSI also called Final Random Inspection (FRI) -A detailed visual and final inspection in garment industry on randomly selected finished clothing products. It takes place when the merchandise is completed, packed and ready for shipment. The quantity, workmanship, function, color, size specifications safety test, and packing details are verified to ensure that the contract specifications are met.

Loading Supervision (LS): Generally conducted at the factory or port to verify count, confirm load and seal container prior to the container being sealed for export.

Book a apparel inspection service today!

[sunskate]

IAMO 2024-25 Schedule

2024 NextGen Competition and Camp (Gatineau, QC July 26-27, 2024)

Veillon/Brandys 2nd place🥈 (2nd RD, 2nd FD)

Lake Placid Ice Dance International (Lake Placid, NY July 30-31, 2024 Madison Hubbell and Adrian Diaz for IAMO)

Hensen/Lickers 12th place (11th RD, 16th FD) Dozzi/Papetti 14th place (13th RD, 15th FD) Robinson/Portz 15th place (16th RD, 12th FD) Ritter/Brykalov 19th place (21st RD, 18th FD Shilling/Baeten 20th place (20th RD, 20th FD) Roberts/Alis 21st place (19th RD, 21st FD)

Corneil/Emery 8th place jr (8th RD, 8th FD)

USFS Champs Camp (Norwood, MA, August 12-16, 2024. Madison Hubbell for IAMO)

Carreira/Ponomarenko

Sectional Series August (Waterloo, ON August 16-18, 2024, Sheri Moir, Cara Moir for IAMO)

Hensen/Lickers 🥇1st place (2nd RD, 2nd FD) Dozzi/Papetti 🥉3rd place (3rd RD, 1st FD) Robinson/Portz 4th place (5th RD, 3rd FD) Ritter/Brykalov 6th place (6th RD, 6th FD) Roberts/Alis 7th place (8th RD, 7th FD) Shilling/Baeten 8th place (7th RD, 8th FD)

Veillon/Brandys 🥇 1st place (1st RD, 1st FD) Corneil/Emery 5th place (5th RD, 6th FD)

Skate Canada High Performance Camp (Mississauga, ON Aug 28-30, 2024)

Hensen/Lickers

ISU Junior Grand Prix Czech Republic (Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept 4-7, 2024, Adrian Diaz for IAMO)

Veillon/Brandys 🥉3rd place (3rd RD, 2nd FD)

Lombardia Trophy (Bergamo, Italy, Sept 13-16, 2024, Adrian Diaz for IAMO)

Dozzi/Papetti 9th place (9th RD, 9th FD) Ritter/Brykalov 12th place (12th RD, 11th FD) Roberts/Alis 13th place (14th RD, 13th FD)

Nebelhorn Trophy (Oberstdorf, Germany Sept 19-21, 2024)

Carreira/Ponomarenko 🥈2nd place (2nd RD, 2nd FD) Dozzi/Papetti 10th place (11th RD, 11th FD) Ritter/Brykalov 16th place (17th RD, 15th FD) Roberts/Alis 17th place (16th RD, 17th FD)

Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2024 (Astana, Kazakhstan Oct 2-5, 2024 Sheri Moir for IAMO)

Hensen/Lickers 11th place (10th RD, 11th FD)

JGP Ljubljana Cup 2024 (Ljubljana, Slovenia Oct 2-5, 2024 Cara Moir for IAMO)

Veillon/Brandys 6th place (6th RD, 6th FD)

Budapest Trophy 2024 (Budapest, Hungary October 11-13, 2024 Adrian Diaz for IAMO)

Carreira/Ponomarenko 1st place🥇(1st RD, 1st FD)

Trophy Metropole Nice Côte d’Azur 2024 (Nice, France October 16-20, 2024 Justin Trojek for IAMO)

Ritter/Brykalov 11th place (15th RD, 11th FD)

Skate Ontario October Sectionals (Barrie, ON October 17-20, 2024)

Robinson/Portz 🥇1st place (2nd RD, 1st FD) Shilling/Baeten 🥈2nd place (3rd RD, 2nd FD) Corneil/Emery 5th place jr (5th RD, 5th FD) Anderson/Dawson 4th place jr (4th RD, 3rd FD)

IceChallenge 2024 (Graz, Austria November 4-10, 2024 Justin Trojek for IAMO)

Dozzi/Papetti 3rd place🥉 (3rd RD, 5th FD) Shilling/Baeten 8th place (8th RD, 8th FD)

2025 Skate Ontario Junior and Senior Sectional Championships (Oshawa, ON November 7-10 Sheri Moir, Alma Moir for IAMO)

Robinson/Portz 1st place 🥇(1st RD, 1st FD) Veillon/Brandys 1st place 🥇 jr (1st RD, 1st FD) Corneil/Emery 7th place jr (8th RD, 7th FD) Anderson/Dawson 4th place jr (5th RD, 4th FD)

ISU Grand Prix NHK Trophy (Tokyo, Japan Nov 8-10, 2024)

Carreira/Ponomarenko 2nd place🥈(2nd RD, 2nd FD)

ISU CS Tallinn Trophy (Tallinn, Estonia Nov 11-17, 2024 Adrian Diaz for IAMO)

Hensen/Lickers 9th place (10th RD, 9th FD)

ISU Grand Prix Cup of China (Chongqing, China Nov 22-24, 2024 Madison Hubbell for IAMO)

Carreira/Ponomarenko 3rd place🥉(3rd RD, 3rd FD)

Santa Claus Cup 2024 (Budapest, Hungary Nov 27 - Dec 2, 2024 Adrian Diaz for IAMO)

Dozzi/Papetti 5th place (5th RD, 4th FD) Ritter/Brykalov 9th place (10th RD, 8th FD) Shilling/Baeten 10th place (8th RD, 10th FD)

Skate Canada Challenge (Winnipeg, MB Nov 28-Dec 1, 2024 Alma Moir, Cara Moir for IAMO)

Hensen/Lickers 1st place🥇 (1st RD, 2nd FD) Robinson/Portz 2nd place🥈 (2nd RD, 1st FD) Veillon/Brandys 3rd place🥉 (3rd RD, 3rd FD) Anderson/Dawson 9th place (13th RD, 9th FD) Corneil/Emery 17th place (19th RD, 16th FD)

Spanish National Figure Skating Championships (Logroño, Spain Dec 13-15, 2024 Romain Haguenauer for IAM/IAMO)

Roberts/Alis 4th place (4th RD, 4th FD)

Italian National Figure Skating Championships (Dec 20-22, 2024 Varese Italy)

Dozzi/Papetti 3rd place 🥉 (2nd RD, 3rd FD)

Sofia Trophy 2025 (Jan 9-10, 2025 Sofia, Bulgaria)

Ritter/Brykalov (7th RD)

Canadian National Figure Skating Championships (Laval, QC Jan 14-19, 2025)

Hensen/Lickers Robinson/Portz Veillon/Brandys Anderson/Dawson

US National Figure Skating Championships (Wichita, KS Jan 20-26, 2025)

Carreira/Ponomarenko

European Figure Skating Championships (Tallinn, Estonia Jan 28 - Feb 2, 2025)

Ritter/Brykalov

Four Continents Championships (Seoul, Korea Feb 18-23, 2025)

[the-bjd-community-confess]

Hello, Anon, this is your Oldie Chinese Diaspora Anon™️. I am sorry to keep you waiting. As you’ve probably noticed, vinyl and non-resin dolls are usually not my forte. It took a while to dig up some information for you, but I hope to be able to answer your questions.

The advent of “Cheaper, affordable MJDs” didn’t come from the desire to make BJDs affordable. In fact, the technology that really elevated the production of this kind of MJDs started from what we understand as vinyl collectibles. These small figurines are made from a combination of PVC powders as well as a series of other emulsifiers, lubricators and activators (From the factory that produces them, here: http://www.dgzhonglinhb.com/news_content-859681.html ) Different companies have slightly different recipes, which would explain the different pliability of their final products. The technology was first created as a way to create memorabilia that are of limited edition and they were first considered as collectibles. They’re known internally as “Urbanvinyls” and include signed trinkets that can go for hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Some examples would be KAWS, Kidrobot, Tokidoki, Bearbrick etc.

With the rise of “Made in China” soft power, the internally patriotic sentiment had fostered local artist-designed vinyl collectibles, which had eventually ballooned into the blind box craze that we see in the last 4-5 years. It also opened a door for vinyl/PVC based MJDs. I do not think they were specifically made to usurp the DD/SmD market, but since “moe sells”, a lot of the new doll companies go with the cute, anime-inspired aesthetic while the blind boxes cater to more design elements. These newly designed MJDs tend to be small, usually 1/12 and 1/6; larger ones exist, but they are rare. In all, they are created to be much more like their direct inspiration, the “blind box collectibles” than what we would usually consider to be articulated dolls. It also meant their target demographic is very different as well. The lower price point allows more people to impulse buy out of FOMO; these are things you buy on a whim instead of saving up to buy.

In this arena, Imómó is not alone in terms of aesthetic, pricing or packaging. Other companies in this group include Hüa Jüan, Tïny Fóx, UFdóll, CNDóll, Kimdóll, Pópmilk, Mónst and the upcoming YünLai/LückyDoll, etc (but not YMY – who has lost a battle with Piccodo for copying their body design recently). These dolls are created with a higher number in circulation in mind – but still limited enough to stimulate the FOMO behaviour – with shared features (sharing bodies, design elements, etc). To keep the production cost down, these dolls would be considered rather threadbare compared to BJDs. I have seen box opening videos where the floating “blind box” heads were packaged in a brown shipping box and wrapped around in clear plastic bags with no other packaging material. The “accessories” for these dolls are usually close to none as well – no or very simple COAs, basic box, air-filled tubes instead of fabric cushions, etc.A snapshot in time in online stores shows that Imómó is definitely not an outlier in the new era of MJDs: https://weibo.com/1448114577/Nj9fqfog3

https://www.dollyteria.com/product-list/58?page=1

If there’s something that really made Imómó stand out, it was the rumours that spread within Chinese doll collectors earlier in the summer of 2023 about the company not issuing legitimate receipts (usually with the intention to cook their books to pay less in taxes). They accuse Imómó of being a “Three Nothings” company (no date of manufacture, no QC and no source factory) with really awful customer service. They had registered the company as an “overseas-based” one so they would be in a different tax bracket. Some collectors also accuse the owner and their family members infiltrating doll collector groups to hype up their own products and downplay the complaints. A popular agent, SWDólls, were also implicated in helping them to not issue traceable receipts. (Details and screen grabs can be found here: https://weibo.com/7303299294/N8lHE6wGE?type=repost ) I have also heard of owners who complain about the parts not fitting well, the seamlines were wide and uneven as well as other imperfections that should’ve never passed QC, if there was a QC.

I understand that most of us, who are looking in from the outside, would wholly welcome a new era of articulated dolls that are affordable. They are a great entry point for people who want to get into BJDs or just want to collect these dolls on their own. I personally think they are great the way they are, because they are starting to populate a brand-new market for people who like dolls in general. However, the first company that most folks encounter in this group was probably Imómó. I cannot comment on the accusations made by the Chinese collectors; all I can say is, I am hoping that the other named companies start to make headway into the overseas market. We’d been waiting.

Note: The write up here didn’t include previously existing vinyl dolls such as Azóne and Obitsü or the vinyl versions of resin dolls such as Kinókó Jüice and Püyüdolls. This write-up only includes MiC, PVC-based, original, MJDs. My understanding is that they are not on par with the company in question in terms of price range, target market and country of origin. I didn’t think they’d make for a fair comparison, but your mileage may vary.

~Anonymous

[20th-century-railroading]

Red MLW's at Black Lake

I'm standing on the Quebec Central Vallie main at Black Lake, Quebec looking down at one of the many asbestos mines in the area. The QC local from Sherbrooke snakes out across RT112, (which I don't even think exist in this location anymore), pulling some loads for over seas shipments to China. April 1986

[chinanumberonesourcing]

Guide for Importers on Manufacturing Control

Efficient Manufacturing Control in China

1. Understand the Chinese Manufacturing Environment:

Diverse Ecosystem: China offers a vast range of manufacturers, from small workshops to large factories. This variety is beneficial but also poses challenges in ensuring consistent quality.

IP Concerns: Despite improvements, IP protection in China can be inconsistent, requiring robust measures to safeguard your innovations.

Regulatory Landscape: China’s complex and changing regulations make compliance crucial to avoid fines and reputational damage.

Quality Control: While quality has improved, some sectors still prioritize quantity over quality. Rigorous quality protocols are essential.

Labor & Costs: Labor costs are rising, pushing manufacturers toward automation. Infrastructure is robust, but supply chains can be disrupted by natural disasters or policy changes.

Government Policies: China’s government heavily influences manufacturing through policies and incentives, which can affect costs and market access.

2. Build a Strong Foundation:

Supplier Selection: Choose reliable suppliers through thorough due diligence, including factory visits and financial checks.

Clear Communication: Provide detailed specifications and maintain open communication to avoid misunderstandings.

Quality Management: Implement a Quality Management System (QMS) and conduct regular audits to ensure consistent product quality.

Strong Relationships: Develop long-term partnerships with suppliers to build trust and collaboration.

3. Implement Effective Control Strategies:

QA & QC: Establish a robust QA/QC framework to ensure consistent product quality.

Supplier Development: Invest in your suppliers’ capabilities to improve quality and efficiency.

Risk Management: Prepare for disruptions with backup plans and diversified suppliers.

Contractual Coverage: Clearly define product specifications and include IP protections in contracts.

Third-Party Verification: Use third-party inspections to ensure compliance and quality.

4. Manage Logistics & Supply Chain:

Transportation: Choose the best transport mode and routes to minimize costs and delays.

Warehousing & Inventory: Optimize warehouse locations and use management systems to track inventory.

Customs & Documentation: Ensure compliance with customs regulations and prepare accurate documentation.

Supply Chain Visibility: Use technology to monitor shipments and collaborate with suppliers.

Risk Assessment: Develop contingency plans for disruptions like natural disasters or strikes.

5. Overcome Common Challenges:

Language & Cultural Barriers: Hire experts to bridge gaps in communication and cultural understanding.

IP Protection: Secure your IP with patents, trademarks, and NDAs; monitor for infringements.

Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on regulations and partner with local experts for compliance.

Supply Chain Disruptions: Diversify suppliers, maintain sufficient inventory, and use smart tools for monitoring.

6. Continuous Improvement:

Use data analytics to track trends and improve processes.

Regularly evaluate supplier performance and invest in employee training.

Embrace technology to enhance communication and efficiency.

7. Build a Culture of Quality:

Encourage employees to propose improvements.

Reward contributions to quality enhancement.

Focus on exceeding customer expectations.

Conclusion: Effective manufacturing control in China requires ongoing effort, attention, and adaptation. Invest in strong practices to improve product quality, reduce costs, protect your brand, and optimize your supply chain.

[lirarubins]

Just How Carries Out A PCB Assembly Procedure Job?

The PCB assembly process begins with PCB fabrication, adhered to by part purchase. Parts are then put on the board utilizing automated pick-and-place devices. Solder insert is applied to connection parts during the course of reflow soldering. Inspection methods like AOI as well as practical testing ensure quality. Finally, panels are packaged for delivery after passing QC checks.

[oww666]

Qatar getting rich from gas sales cause fjb blew up the nordstream just remember that Qatar is financing a bunch of UNI's here in the US where those terrorists are holding the uni's hostage

[audio-luddite]

Needs vs Wants and reality.

I have said more than a few times that there is an issue with vacuum tube electronics. That is the tubes are inconsistent and have significant variance in how they sound. One tribal segment thinks this is a feature and play at the "tube rolling" game. Vendors take advantage as it sells more product. People who just want to keep a good thing going are at the mercy of the situation.

A secondary concern is Audio is competing with Musicians for the limited supply of certain glass.

My New/Old tube amp takes a full dozen of fragile glass devices. The current set are fine with decent quality US made Philips. So I guess you could call them NOS if the late 1980s is old enough for you. As noted before in this stream of words I am checking out replacements as sometime soonish I may need to replace them.

The reality is I don't need to do anything. I have another amplifier of equal or even better quality sitting aside ready for use. If a tube pops I would take 10 minutes tops to be up and running again, unless it takes the house with it. Come warm weather it goes in anyway as the ARC Cl 60 is a hot mother. I may be able to go a few years without spending a penny on glass. So fingers crossed.

But..... here comes the rant.

I want to be sure I get the best tubes for the beast when I do need them. Prices are rising. I also do not want to miss any deals that may come by. One I missed on Black Friday would have saved me a couple hundred bucks. ARC used Russian tubes in the original equipment. My usual supplier has them, but there is a war in Russia. The tap may run dry and frankly I would prefer to not provide any cash to Putin and his fascist state. Logically any in stock in North America has already been paid for.

Are there alternatives? Yes if you go Chinese. I work for a Chinese company and have done business there one way or another for decades. Cheating and fraud is considered good business there, if you can get away with it. Relationships and willingness to confirm things are essential.

If you got that you can get great stuff. Apple makes much of their stuff in China. They watch them like hawks and the company is actually Taiwanese so more reliable right there. It is possible.

I have two suppliers that source from China. Both claim special relationships and pay more to the factory AND they both still check, test, verify, and QC ALL the stuff they get. They offer several choices of the types I need. Those being KT88s or 6550 power tubes.

So the fun starts.

If you search for tests, or comparisons of various brands of tube you will find them. All the ones I found were ten years old or more, when tubes cost a lot less. Current market? Nope.

Also there are two distinct constituencies for this stuff, High End Audio and Guitar amplifiers. Hey I know a couple of those other guys. A good ranking in a guitar amp is not helping me in audio. Guitar players want distortion and weirdness of particular types. I want straight simple linearity.

If you read these reviews it is genuinely disturbing how seriously a new tube of brand x has different bass, mid-range, and treble of one from brand y, or z. In a properly made tube, and in a proper circuit IT SHOULD NOT MATTER!!! I appreciate how these are small and fussy mechanical assemblies, but in the age of lasers and computer scanners it should not be so.

Add to this is no review discusses what equipment they used to evaluate unless it was one of three types of Fender guitar amp. I mean a Dynaco Mk3 is a dead simple circuit with one input and 2 output tubes. The ARC CL 60 has 4 output tubes and two input tubes per channel with regulation and fistfuls of FETS and is an order of magnitude more complex at the same power. That would have an impact for sure.

I cannot afford tube rolling. Three full sets would cost more than a good used car. Each set would take two to three hours to adjust and bias and then a week to burn in. Time and money.

There is that nagging detail that top ten lists are not very reliable in general.

It boils down to a couple scenarios. I get a set of Russian tubes in a year or two when the current ones get tired. I could risk a set of well regarded Chinese "premium" tubes if the price is right.

And this leads to my Coda of this discussion. That other amplifier is as good or better and is a full on Bi-polar transistor beast. Is that scandalous? My Franken-Amp is a modifed Dynaco Stereo 400 stripped and hot rodded. A design from the early 1970s. It has a fraction of the distortion of the ARC, and is clearer, cleaner, and more powerful by a factor of 4. Rough, transistory? No!

Better? Well yes I heard things that are now masked in the Tuber. Yes the ARC has textures to love and admire, but there is a price to pay. They are different and are like a different type of light illuminating a scene. Just a slight change in color, something is enhanced in one light and lost in another. I am enjoying those differences.

I enjoy that I can still hear the differences.

[salad4sgo]

May Update

🌷Batch 16 (Camphong 2023 Anniversary) all shipping emails was sent out and I should finish packing them today.

🌷Batch 17 is on its way to the US and includes the below GOs:

Define The Relationship LZ

Cherry Blossom After Winter // King's Maker

KOD Anniversary Bookset

QC Xie Lian 's Gift Figure set

SVSSS Minidoll

MiniDoll orders from previous HC & XL 2022 Birthday GO

Before Batch 17 is here, I will try to sort out the Yuwu Vol 3 shipment. They pack all the merchs together so I have to sort them out to different bookstore set that we ordered.

🌷Upcoming GOs:

I already ordered and some of the bookset has arrived at China warehouse. Make sure to review and pay for your order HERE. The bookset is really heavy ~3kg so I plan to use the slowest and cheapest shipping method.

The SVSSS Minidoll order has large volumetric weight so I might host another Viet Book Batch 6 to help offset the cost.

[chinainspectionservices]

Hire Reliable China QC Inspectors for Fast and Accurate Quality Control

You may believe that a professional local inspection firm in China will provide fast and accurate quality China quality control inspection services. You wish to engage such company? Investigate China QC inspectors Service right now.

[gis-inspection]

Quality Inspection for Apparel and Garment

GIS Inspection(General Inspection Service) is a third-party quality inspection agency in Asia. We offer quality control inspection for apparel and garment industry.

Apparel and Garment Quality Control Inspection

Apparel and garment quality control inspection is a crucial step in the manufacturing and distribution of textile products encompasses a wide range of clothing items, including underwear, shirts, pants, dresses, jackets, and accessories like hats, scarves, and belts.

Apparel and textile play an essential role in consumers’ everyday lives, designed to ensure that the items meet the required quality standards and safety regulations.

Apparel quality assurance involves a comprehensive and detailed check of various aspects of the garment to identify any defects or issues that need to be resolved before the shipment. Conducting apparel and garment inspections enable you to hold your suppliers accountable and uphold a good brand reputation.

GIS Inspection can support all your clothing quality inspection services.

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The Importance of Apparel and Garment Inspection

It is the key step for manufacturing and supply chain process, ensuring that you clothing products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards. This process not only safeguards a brand’s reputation but also contributes to customer satisfaction and long-term business success. Below are some key reasons why third-party garment inspection is important:

1. Ensures Product Quality

Apparel inspection verifies that garments meet specified standards for design, material, construction, and functionality.

2. Protects Brand Reputation

Third-party inspection helps maintain Apparel Brand’s by preventing the release of defect products that could damage trust and ensuring compliance with market standards to safeguard reputation.

3. Improves Operational Efficiency

Apparel inspection conducted at various stages of production enables early problem identification, reducing costs and delays by minimizing rework and providing feedback for process improvement.

4. Ensures Compliance with Safety Standards

The final inspection in garment industry ensures compliance with safety regulations, particularly in industries such as children's clothing, by focusing on designs that are free from hazards and meeting international standards like REACH and CPSIA.

Regulations and Standards for Apparel and Garment Quality Control

Apparel quality control inspection is virtual to ensure that products meet the necessary standards, providing customers with safety garment. These standards cover a wide range of aspects, including material specifications, safety requirements, and performance testing to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.

Adhering to these standards ensures that apparel products are safe, reliable, and compliant with industry best practices. Manufacturers, brands, and importers who prioritize apparel quality control based on these applicable standards can offer products that meet customer expectations, enhance brand reputation, and contribute to a positive and trustworthy market presence.

Apparel Compliance Requirements in the US

All clothing must comply with the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR part 1610. Manufacturers and importers must certify clothing as compliant in a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) (for adult or general-use apparel) or in a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) (for children’s apparel primarily intended for children 12 and under).

Adult Apparel

GCC

Must meet Clothing Textile (or Vinyl Plastic Film) requirements.

Children’s Apparel

CPC and third party testing by a CPSC-accepted laboratory

Clothing Textile (or Vinyl Plastic Film)

Lead content (zippers, buttons)

Lead in paint or surface coating (screen printing)

Phthalate (bibs)

Tracking label

Drawstring; does not require certification, but standard must be met.

Apparel Regulations and Standards in the EU

If you want to export apparel to the European market, you need to comply with several requirements. There are many legal requirements for exporting apparel to Europe, including those concerning product safety, the use of chemicals (REACH), quality and labelling.

● General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): The General Product Safety Regulation covers consumer products and mandates that “only” safe products can be placed on the EU market. Harmonised standards that are relevant to textile products:

a. EN 14682 – Safety of children’s clothing – Cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing – Specifications.

b. EN 13209-1 – Child use and care articles – Baby carriers – Safety requirements and test methods – Part 1: Framed back carriers

c. EN 13209-2 – Child use and care articles – Baby carriers – Safety requirements and test methods – Part 2: Soft carrier

● REACH: REACH regulates harmful chemical substances in consumer products, including clothing and textiles. 

● EU regulation on textile labelling and fibre composition: According to the Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition Regulation, products have to be labelled with information concerning their fibre composition (e.g. 100% Polyester).

Note that there exist voluntary standards: 

EN 13402, which covers the size designation of clothes; and

ISO 3758, which covers textile care labelling

● Other standards: Children’s clothing EN standards

a. EN 17394 Safety of children’s clothing – Security of attachment of buttons – Test method

b. EN 14878 Textiles – Burning behavior of children’s nightwear – Specification

c. EN 17394– Textiles and Textile Products:-Safety of children’s clothing – Security of attachment

Want to know EU fashion legislation compliant, learn more: EU Country-Specific Fashion & Textile Regulations in 2024

Types of Third-party Apparel Quality Control Inspection Service

Different types of inspections are performed at various stages of the textile and clothing manufacturing process. These include:

Pre-Production Inspection(PPI): A on-site check on the fabric, workmanship, size, labels, and quality of clothing at the beginning or even before of production, against the clients’ specifications, technical drawings and golden sample.

During Production Inspection (DUPRO): A check on the dimensions of components, quality of materials and finished products during gamrment industry manufacturing to identify issues early.

Pre-Shipment Inspection(PSI): PSI also called Final Random Inspection (FRI) -A detailed visual and final inspection in garment industry on randomly selected finished clothing products. It takes place when the merchandise is completed, packed and ready for shipment. The quantity, workmanship, function, color, size specifications safety test, and packing details are verified to ensure that the contract specifications are met.

Loading Supervision (LS): Generally conducted at the factory or port to verify count, confirm load and seal container prior to the container being sealed for export.

Book a apparel inspection service today!

Essential Apparel and Garment Inspection Checklists during an Onsite Inspection

A comprehensive clothing PSI checklist is essential to ensure that all aspects of the product are inspected thoroughly. Here are some key areas to include in GIS quality assurance PSI checklist:

1. Quantity

GIS inspectors count products and shipping cartons to verify that the correct quantity of an order has been finished which including PO quantity, shipment quantity, packed quantity, unpacked quantity, and unfinished quantity.

2. Workmanship

The inspector will select a sample size according to the statistical sampling procedure ISO 2859-1, and conduct a visual check for any damages and flaws in workmanship and classify them as major, minor, or critical defects.

3. Product Description

GIS Inspection will verify that the products conform to the specifications against PO, photos, and sample.

4. On-site Check

The selected sample will undergo rigorous testing to ensure that it functions properly and meets safety standards. The essential tests performed by our inspectors during an onsite inspection of garments and apparel:

Drop test

Assortment check

Metal detection

Color shade check

Function check

Reliability test for Zipper/button/snap or any other functional component

GSM test per fabric type

Product size / Weight measurement

Tape test on printed label

Fitting check

Barcode readability check

Tension test

Odor check

5. Packaging

GIS inspectors will check the packing method and packing information to ensure that everything is accurate and safe for transportation. Inner and outer packaging are inspected to ensure that they meet client specifications, with results provided in the report.

Check a Sample Report for Apparel and Garment Inspection

GIS Inspection for you Apparel and Garment Quality Control

GIS Inspection(General Inspection Service) is an international third-party quality control inspection company in China. GIS provides comprehensive quality control designed to protect you supply chain safety. We have set up an inspection network covering China, Vietnam,  Malaysia, India.

GIS only employs full-time inspectors. Our highly trained and experienced apparel and textile inspectors are product experts who receive regular training in their field of specialization.

Wer offer Pre-Production Inspection(PPI), During Production Inspection (DUPRO) or Garment Full Inspection services, and before delivery inspection to assess textile and apparel products Pre-shipment Inspection(PPI).

GIS product inspection services ensure that your products match your desired specifications. Contact our garments and apparel quality assurance experts to customize your inspection requirements.

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Mobile qc checklist

Mobile phones have become indispensable in people's daily lives, and in recent years our partners have been inspection more and more smartphones.

Details

2023 Smartphone Export Sales Ranking: China ranks first, Vietnam ranks second, and India ranks third.

The mobile phone inspection checklist includes the following main items:

1. Assembly inspection: Check the assembly of various parts of the mobile phone, including front and rear covers, battery cover, flip cover, lens, keyboard, side key, LCD, battery buckle, jack, socket, antenna, etc. The assembly gap should be uniform, without obvious deflection or looseness.

2. Appearance inspection: Check the appearance quality of the mobile phone, including lens, LCD, plastic parts, rubber parts, etc. The lens should not have defects such as stains, bubbles, scratches, etc.; plastic parts should not have insufficient filling, silver bars, flow lines, etc.; rubber parts should not have hard scratches, cracks, etc.

3. Functional inspection: Test the basic functions of the mobile phone, including camera, flash, WIFI, call function, Bluetooth connection, touch screen performance, etc. Ensure that all functions work properly.

4. Hardware inspection: Check the hardware status of the mobile phone, including whether the screws are loose, whether the label is torn, etc., to determine whether the mobile phone has been disassembled and repaired.

5. Communication performance test: Evaluate the communication performance of the mobile phone, including signal strength, call quality, network connection speed, etc., to ensure that the mobile phone performs well in communication.

6. Battery performance test: Test the battery capacity, charging speed and battery life to ensure that the battery performance meets the standards.

7. Screen performance test: Check the screen brightness, contrast, color accuracy, etc. to ensure that the screen performance is good.

8. Camera performance test: Test the camera resolution, focus speed and shooting effect to ensure that the camera performance meets the standards.

9. Operating system and software test: Evaluate the performance and stability of the mobile phone's operating system and pre-installed software.

10. Conformity assessment: Check whether the mobile phone meets the requirements of relevant standards, regulations and specifications, such as electromagnetic compatibility testing, etc.

Through the above mobile qc inspection, the quality and performance of the mobile phone can be fully evaluated to ensure that the purchased mobile phone meets the expected standards.