Pre-Shipment Inspection of Eyeglass Frames: A Comprehensive Guide to Quality and Safety Assurance
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What is full inspection?
Full inspection, also known as 100% inspection, involves checking every single product in an order to ensure it meets specified standards and quality requirements. Full inspection provides the highest level of quality assurance, as each product is carefully examined, maximizing the fulfillment of consumer expectations for quality.
The main advantage of full inspection is that it significantly reduces the likelihood of defective products reaching the customer, thereby improving customer satisfaction. However, it is a resource-intensive process in terms of both time and cost, making it more expensive.
What types of products are suitable for full inspection
Full inspection is typically used in industries where product failures can have serious consequences, such as aerospace, medical devices, and automotive safety components. It is also suitable for high-value products or regulated industries that must strictly adhere to quality standards.
Additionally, with the increasing competition on global e-commerce platforms, the cost of returning products for consumers has dropped significantly, leading to a noticeable rise in the return rate of low-quality products. Considering cost factors, an increasing number of Amazon sellers believe that conducting full inspections on products before shipment can effectively reduce return rates and increase consumer confidence.
Issues to be aware of during full inspection
1. Scheduling inspection time
The optimal time for a full inspection is after 100% of the order quantity has been completed and before the products are packaged. This arrangement can maximize time and cost savings by avoiding the damage to products or packaging that can result from repeated unpacking and repacking.
2. Quantified standards
Inspectors will examine each product according to the client’s quality requirements, but sometimes the client’s inspection requirements are too vague, making it difficult for inspectors to determine whether a product should be accepted or rejected. To avoid this situation, quality requirements should be as quantified and specific as possible. For example, instead of saying “hinge connection should be tight enough,” specify that “the hinge should not move under a force of XX Newtons.” This ensures that inspectors have clear criteria for making judgments, improving the accuracy and consistency of the inspection.
3. Timely communication
During the inspection process, there may be disagreements between inspectors and suppliers due to different interpretations of quality requirements. To ensure product quality and inspection progress, timely communication is essential. Whenever possible, issues should be resolved through fair and transparent negotiations among the buyer, supplier, and inspection agency. This approach ensures that all parties have a consistent understanding of the quality standards and work together to resolve issues.
The Procedure of NBNQC’s Full Inspection
NBNQC’s full inspection process involves carefully verifying and inspecting each product according to the quality requirements of the order/client and our inspection checklist. Any defective or non-conforming products will be isolated and categorized. Our inspection report will comprehensively display all the inspection steps and details.
Below are the inspection steps we typically follow:
1.Quantity
- Verify the quantity of finished products
2. Product Conformity
- Style
- Color
- Size & Weight
- Artworks & Labels
3. Workmanship
- Perform 100% inspection based on the quality requirements specified by the client.
- If these requirements are not provided, we will follow the corresponding industry standards.
- After inspection, isolate and categorize defective products, record the quantities, and take photos.
4. On-site Testing
- Perform the tests specified by the client
- Perform the corresponding tests for the product according to the NBN testing guidelines
5. Packaging
- Check the packing condition, including the cleanliness, integrity, hardness, and humidity of the cartons
- Check shipping marks and carton labeling
- Verify the packaging method and quantity of products in each carton
- Check the weight and dimensions of the outer cartons
- Inspect the inner packaging, including printing, labeling, and integrity
6. On-site Communication and issue inspection Report
- Communicate with the client on-site in case of any special or urgent situations
- Issue the final inspection report
Which type of inspection is best for me?
| your expectations | Solutions |
| -My product is in the initial production stage, and I want to verify the product quality to ensure consistency and minimize risks of wasted time, scrap products, rework, and shipping delays due to quality issues. -I am working with a new supplier or using new materials and want to ensure quality requirements are met. -Our product demands high quality and requires quality tracking from the source. -Previous production processes encountered quality issues, and I want to ensure a flawless outcome this time. | Initial Production Check |
| -In the mass production stage, I want to ensure the product quality and specifications meet our requirements. -I want to avoid production delays due to quality and compliance issues. -We have recently made significant changes to the product, and I want to confirm the factory is producing orders according to the new requirements. -According to convention, it is customary to track production progress and inspect product quality and compliance during mid-production. | During Production Inspection |
| -Production is completed, but I want to confirm if the quality meets requirements before shipment. -I want to assess the quality of this batch to make an informed decision on accepting the shipment, while avoiding disputes with suppliers or customers over product quality. -I hope to have data and quality reports as tools for continuous quality improvement. -Pre-shipment inspection is a critical process as part of our trade terms with the supplier. | Pre-shipment Inspection |
| -The value of the goods is high, and conducting a full inspection to ensure 100% compliance is cost-effective for me. -We have high-quality requirements for this batch and must achieve expected quality through full inspection. -After multiple failed sampling inspections, full inspection is necessary to meet expected quality. -To avoid additional losses from customer returns and protect our brand image. | Full Inspection |
| -I want to ensure correct products and quantities before shipment. -I want to ensure they use containers in optimal condition and that goods are properly loaded for safe delivery to the destination. | Container Loading Supervision |
NBNQC’s benefits of full inspection in China
- Top Inspectors – We hire local inspectors, most of whom come from internationally recognized third-party inspection companies. Our team includes both full-time and part-time inspectors, we conduct detailed evaluations for every inspection to continually eliminate underperforming inspectors.
- Competitive Pricing – By eliminating all unnecessary costs, we offer product inspections at just $159 per man-day and factory audits at only $229 per man-day.
- Comprehensive Reports – Our inspection reports include everything you need to see, with detailed English descriptions and photos, we can also insert your checklists into the reports.
- Efficient Operations – We can arrive on-site for inspections within 36 hours and submit reports within 18 hours after the inspection.
- Flexibility – You can cancel or reschedule inspections for free before 10 AM (China Standard Time) the day before the scheduled inspection, and submit or modify related inspection requirements at any time before the inspection.
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