What is third party inspection in China?
Third party inspection in China is an independent quality check carried out by a neutral inspection company that works for the buyer, not the factory. A third party inspector physically visits the Chinese factory, verifies your goods against your specifications using AQL sampling, and issues an objective English report you can use to release payment or reject a shipment.
Why use a third party inspector in China?
- Impartial - the inspector represents you, not the supplier
- Independent - no commission ties, no factory affiliation
- Defensible - AQL-based pass / hold / reject decision
- Documented - photo evidence and English report within 24 hours
Third party inspection services we provide
- Pre-Production Inspection (PPI) - verify materials and production plan before mass production
- Initial Production Check (IPC) - verify first samples and components
- During Production Inspection (DPI) - catch defects while production is running
- Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) - final quality gate on finished, packed goods
- Container Loading Supervision - protect goods during transit
- Factory Audit - verify the supplier before you order
How third party inspection works
- Send us your PO, specifications and factory contact
- We confirm the date and assign a local inspector (usually within 24 to 48 hours)
- The inspector visits the factory, performs AQL sampling and on-site checks
- You receive a detailed English photo report within 24 hours of the visit
- Use the report to release payment, request rework or reject the lot
AQL standard applied
All third party inspections follow ISO 2859-1 / ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling, with typical acceptance levels of Critical 0, Major 2.5 and Minor 4.0 unless you specify otherwise.
Coverage in China
Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Guangdong (Dongguan / Shenzhen / Foshan / Shunde), Qingdao, Sichuan, Chongqing and across China - over 50 manufacturing cities.
Why CGF for third party inspection
- No factory affiliation, no commission ties
- Experienced in electrical, electronic, textile, toy, furniture, hardware, packaging and beauty products
- English report within 24 hours, with photos, measurements and clear recommendation
- Transparent per-day pricing with one man-day minimum
Book a third party inspection
Send your product, quantity and factory city to request a free quote - we usually confirm a booking within 24 hours.
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