Inspection & Quality Control

Now more and more international companies are sourcing away from their own countries and maybe you are one of them. Then how can you monitor the whole production process in your absence? How can you verify that your interests are being well protected and defective products are not shipped to you? Despite the improvement in long distance communication, there is no substitute for local supervision of manufacturing or shipment. By employing an impartial third-party inspection and testing agent, quality concerns will be identified before the shipment in your absence and risk will be greatly reduced. Established in 1994,Helmsman Quality & Technology Service Co.,Ltd (HQTS) will be one of your best choices. With a qualified professional inspection and testing team and 10 offices around China, we provide first class inspection and testing service at competitive price which has won us great reputation in this field and clients all around the world. On your behalf, we will conduct the following inspection to ensure a qualified & safe product, prevent recalls & returns, minimize customer complaints, promote repeat sales and brand name.
◆	FACTORY AUDIT  
Factory background
Manpower
Product Capability
Machinery and equipment
Manufacturing procedure
Quality control system
Management capability
Environment 
◆	SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT
Child labor
Forced labor
Nondiscrimination
Minimum wage
Overtime wage/hours
Social benefits
Safety and health
Dormitories
Protection of the environment 

◆	PREPRODUCTION INSPECTION
Evaluate the production capability and equipments in the factory
Check factory’s quality control ability and executive status 
Check the accuracy of production facilities and equipments
Audit production techniques and make sure the reasonable layout of factory QC person
Check the quantity and quality of raw materials and main components that will be used in your products, foreseeing any possible problems to avoid them, verifying that your product specifications are being met early.

◆	DURING PRODUCTION INSPECTION
Evaluate the production status during the manufacturing process
Randomly inspect the finished samples on-site and compare them with your product specifications
According to the evaluated status of finished and semi-finished samples, rearrange the QC layout in the factory
Evaluate the packing details and packing material
Check the accuracy of production equipments and disposal methods for defective goods

◆	PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION
Quantity check, to see if the shipped qty. conforms to the ordered qty.
Style, color & Material
General appearance (workmanship)
Function / Safety check
Size measurement if needed
Package check including related labels
Shipping mark

◆	LOADING SUPERVISION
Record the weather/arrival time of container/container No
Check the inner/outer condition of container
Count the quantity for loading
Random check some cartons 
Supervise the whole loading process
Seal the container with the custom’s seal and HQTS seal
Record the seal No. and departure time of container