China Extensive Factory Audit/Inspections

•According to ISO 9000/ SA8000 or your special requirements on qualified suppliers, we make on-site visit and audit. During the visit, we check documents, inter
•According to ISO 9000/ SA8000 or your special requirements on qualified suppliers, we make on-site visit and audit. During the visit, we check documents, interview employees, assess production facility and manufacturing processes.rn•The final audit report will be sent in 48 hours after audit conducted. You will have a clear picture and better understanding about how the potential suppliers
rn rn rn rn rn rn rn China Extensive FactoryrnAudit rn rn rn ThernExtensive Factory Audit (EFA) is usually performed before you intendrnto place an order with a new vendor.rn rn rn rn rn rn This factory audit is usuallyrnperformed during one or two days. This factory audit is performed at your manufacturer'srnpremises.rn rn rn rn rn rn Much of the risks associatedrnwith production in China can be eliminated by ensuring you are working with arnreputable and capable manufacturing partner. To achieve the best pricing, yournneed to be sure that you are dealing with a genuine manufacturer and not arn'middle man' or trading company.rn rn rn rn rn rn Commissioning AQI QualityrnInspection to carry out an Extensive Factory Audit (EFA) gives you thernconfidence that your supplier is genuine, capable and able to meet yourrnproduction requirement.rn rn rn rn rn rn All our CGF inspectors havernexperience working in the same type of factories that they are auditing. Theyrnknow what to look for and will give you an unbiased view of the realrncapabilities and practices on your production line. In an EFA, we look at thernfollowing areas;rn rn rn rn rn rn Technical Competence rn rn rn Existing Capabilities rn rn rn Current Capacity rn rn rn Maximum Future Capacity rn rn rn General ManagementrnProcedures rn rn rn Technical ManagementrnProcesses rn rn rn Quality Management System rn rn rn Financial Management andrnCompany Health rn rn rn Existing Customer Base rn rn rn Staff Training and Welfare rn rn rn rn rn rn We carry out a detailedrnphysical inspection and documentation check on each of the areas above. Thisrninformation is then used to generate a detailed report outlining yourrnsupplier's strengths and weaknesses.rn rn rn rn rn rn If our audit highlights areasrnwhere you need to see improvement, we have the experience and expertise to workrnwith your supplier to modify and improve their processes to give you thernconfidence.rn rn rn rn rn rn The Extensive factory audit isrnnormally suited when you are down to a short list of suppliers. If you have arnlarge number of potential suppliers, it is likely that the Basic Factory Auditrnwill be a more suitable and cost effective solution.rn rn rn rn rnChoosingrnthe right manufacturing partner is vital. An Enhanced Factory Audit will givernyou all the information you need to make that critical decision. rn rn




What We Check
- Production capability and capacity verification
- Quality-management-system review (ISO 9001 baseline)
- Social compliance and working conditions (SA8000 / ISO 45001)
- In-house lab, tooling and sub-supplier control
- Past production records and export experience
- Actual lines vs claimed capability
When To Book This Service
- Before you place the first order with a supplier
- When qualifying a new or high-risk manufacturer
- Annually for key strategic suppliers
How CGF Conducts It
- We review your supplier's profile and your requirements
- An auditor visits the facility on-site
- Documents, lines, storage and records are examined
- Workers and management may be interviewed where appropriate
- A scored audit report is delivered within 24–48 hours
Why It Matters
- Know exactly who you are buying from
- Reduce supply-chain and compliance risk
- Confirm capacity before you commit volume
- Support ethical-sourcing requirements
Industries We Cover
All product categories
Where We Operate
Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Guangdong (Dongguan / Shenzhen / Foshan / Shunde), Qingdao, Sichuan, Chongqing and across China.
Inspection Standards We Work To
| Standard | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | Quality Management Systems — capability and process control evaluation. |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental management system assessment. |
| SA8000 / ISO 45001 | Social accountability and occupational health & safety. |
| ISO 2859-1 / ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 | Sampling standards applied to any on-site product checks. |
| Local labour & export law | Compliance with applicable Chinese regulations and export requirements. |
Every CGF assignment includes
- An independent, on-site inspector working for you — never the factory
- Internationally recognised AQL sampling (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 · ISO 2859-1)
- On-site photos embedded in every report
- A detailed, bilingual English inspection report within 24 hours of the visit



