Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Services in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam & India
Ensure your goods meet quality, quantity, and packaging requirements before they leave the factory. AQL-based final random inspections with detailed, photo-backed reports delivered in 24–48 hours.
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Catch Defects Before You Pay and Ship
A pre-shipment inspection is your final line of defense before goods leave the factory. Conducted when 100% of your order is packed and ready for dispatch, a PSI verifies that the product matches your approved sample, meets your quality standards, and is packaged correctly.
Without a PSI, you risk paying for defective goods, dealing with costly chargebacks from your retailers, or shipping products that fail to meet US/EU compliance standards. Our independent inspectors act as your eyes on the ground, ensuring you only pay for what you actually ordered.
How We Conduct a Pre-Shipment Inspection
We do not rely on guesswork. Our inspections are based on internationally recognized statistical sampling standards, primarily ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008 (and ISO 2859-1).
Our inspectors select random samples from different cartons across the production lot. We classify every finding into three categories:
The Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) is agreed upon before the inspection based on your specific requirements.
AQL Standard Table
1
CRITICAL DEFECTS
Safety hazards or regulatory violations (e.g., banned chemicals, sharp edges). Any critical defect results in an automatic failure
2
MAJOR DEFECTS
Issues that affect function, durability, or saleability (e.g., broken zippers, incorrect sizing, major color shading
3
MINOR DEFECTS
Cosmetic issues that do not affect the product’s function (e.g., loose threads, minor label misalignment)
What We Inspect
Quantity & Carton Integrity
Verifying the exact number of quantity produced. Checking packing assortments, size assortments of cartons, verifying with packing list.
Workmanship & Appearance
Checking workmanship, stitching, finishing, color consistency, material quality, stains, color variations and overall aesthetics against the approved sample
Measurements & Dimensions
Verifying specs against your tech pack. Taking & recording measurements. Highlighting deviations against tolerance levels
Functional Testing
Testing zippers, buttons, seams, and product-specific functions (e.g., waterproofing, sole bonding).
Labelling & Markings
Verifying care labels, size labels, branding labels, hangtags, safety instructions, country of origin, scanning barcodes, and hangtags.
Shipping Marks
Ensuring cartons are properly marked, numbered, weighed, size checks and drop-tested for transit.
What Happens If the Inspection Fails?
An inspection failure is not the end of the process—it is a vital stopgap that saves you from a costly mistake.
If the order fails to meet the AQL standards, you receive our detailed report within 24 hours. We will highlight the exact defects with photographic evidence so you can present it to your supplier.
The factory then has the opportunity to sort, rework, or replace the defective units. Once they claim the issues are resolved, we can conduct a re-inspection to verify the corrections before you release the final payment.
Your Inspection / Audit Report
You will receive a comprehensive, 20–50 page PDF report within 24 to 48 hours of the inspection.
* A clear Pass / Fail / Pending result based on your AQL limits.
* Detailed defect classification (Critical, Major, Minor).
* High-resolution photographs of defects, packaging, and shipping marks.
* Factory environment notes.
Pre-Shipment Inspection FAQs
When should I book a pre-shipment inspection?
You should book the inspection when 100% of your goods are packed and ready for shipment. We recommend booking 5 to 7 days before your scheduled shipment date to allow time for rework if defects are found. In urgent cases booking can be made 3 days prior.
How long does the inspection take?
Most standard inspections take 1 to 2 days on-site, depending on the order volume and the complexity of the product.
What is your standard AQL limit?
While we use ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008, the specific AQL limits are agreed upon with you based on your product type. A common standard for consumer goods is Major 2.5 and Minor 4.0.
Do you inspect during production or only before shipment?
We offer both. A Pre-Shipment Inspection happens at the end, while a [During Production Inspection] happens earlier to catch defects before mass production is completed
Do you work with buyers in the US and EU?
Yes, the majority of our clients are importers, brands, and sourcing agencies based in the US, UK, Germany, and across the EU. We handle time zone differences and report in standard English.