Simple Factory Audit/Inspections in all of China
A Simple Factory Audit (SFA) is a one-day, on-site verification of a new or high-risk supplier - confirming the factory is real, capable and compliant before you place your first order.
An SFA should be performed before you place the first order with a new vendor, and it takes only one day. The audit is carried out at your manufacturer's premises by a qualified CGF auditor.
The added value of a Simple Factory Audit
The Simple Factory Audit is based on the ISO 9000 framework. If it is your first time working with a factory, you plan a long-term partnership, or your products demand strict quality, this audit is the right starting point. Trust matters in business, but you also need to know exactly who you are dealing with - a genuine manufacturer, a trading company, or a middleman. The SFA is not as exhaustive as an Extensive Factory Audit, yet it gives you a clear, photo-supported picture of your business partner.
What we check during a Simple Factory Audit
- A. Factory profile - name, contact details, business licenses and legal status.
- B. Employees & workforce - management, QC staff and workers.
- C. Facility check - office, equipment and production lines.
- D. Clients & experience - trade history and sample review.
- E. Document verification - licenses and certificates.
We also review production-line status, vendor organization, production capability and capacity, and perform a quick check of the existing quality system.
Report & turnaround
A scored audit report with on-site photos is delivered within 24-48 hours of the visit, giving you the facts you need to qualify the supplier with confidence.
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
