BY RENAUD ANJORAN

This article describes the types of quality inspections (before, during, and after production) most widely used in international trade.

They should be performed by 3rd party QC providers (appointed by the buyer), or by the buyer’s own inspectors, if you buy from China, Vietnam, India, or another low-cost country.

The term “inspection” generally refers to the activity of checking products, whereas “audit” applies to analyzing manufacturing processes and organizations. The quality inspector usually follows a pre-established checklist that is based on the product specifications. Inspected products can be the components used for production, semi-finished goods, or (most often) finished goods before shipment to a customer. http://www.sunchineinspection.com/