Having the Lot Ready Before an Inspection

Direct answer

An inspection is booked against an agreed scope. The lot should be ready as agreed before the visit, so that the inspector can work to that scope. Sampling is not a 100% check of every unit. Findings relate to the samples inspected and to the conditions at the time of the visit. Every inspection is quoted individually. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Why readiness matters

The report records the agreed scope, the observations and the results. If the goods, packing or supporting materials that were supposed to be available are not ready, the visit may not be able to cover the agreed scope in full. China Inspection Pro confirms the location and arrangements when booking. This page does not invent a minimum packing percentage or a fixed number of hours by which a lot must be finished.

What “ready as agreed” means in practice

Before the visit, the client and China Inspection Pro should have agreed the product, the inspection stage, the specifications and any special checks. On the day, the lot presented for inspection should match that agreement as far as the booking allows: the goods to be checked should be available, and any documents or accessories that were part of the agreed scope should be on hand. If part of the scope cannot be checked, that limitation belongs in the report rather than being treated as a pass on items that were not seen.

Sampling is not a full count of the order

Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) sampling under ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008, unless another plan is agreed, is a sample-based method. It is not a guarantee that every unit in the lot is defect-free. Lot size, sample size and AQL values should not be treated as the same thing. Agree the plan before booking. See What to Agree Before Booking an Inspection and What a China Inspection Does and Does Not Guarantee.

How to enquire

Send the product, order quantity, factory city, inspection stage, specifications and preferred date via Contact or joy@chinainspectionpro.com. Contact us for a tailored quote.

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