AQL inspections and lab testing that keep shipments to spec
If you searched for pre shipment inspection, AQL sampling levels, what happens when an inspection fails, or how to arrange lab testing in China, this page gives you clear answers. Orient Exports sets quality gates that stop defects before they ship. We plan acceptance criteria with you, inspect during production and before pack out, coordinate lab tests when required, and document everything with photos, measurements, and a simple pass or fail result.
Quality control is the bridge between a good sample and a reliable shipment. We set an AQL plan that matches your risk, inspect units while lines are running, and run a final check before cartons are sealed. We confirm function, key dimensions, finish, labeling, and packaging. When your market requires it, we schedule lab tests for safety, chemistry, performance, or energy claims and we attach the reports to your export file.
You receive an AQL plan that names the sampling level and defect classes, an inspection schedule that aligns with your production dates, a report with dated photos and measurements, and a pass or fail summary with next actions. If testing is in scope, you receive quotes, sample pulls, and final reports from recognized labs. The package is written so operations, finance, and compliance can read it without translation.
AQL sets how many pieces we check and what defect counts are acceptable. It prevents arguments after the fact. We use ANSI ASQ Z1.4 levels that buyers and factories know. We raise or lower the sampling level based on order size, prior performance, and product risk. The goal is simple. See enough units to predict real quality without slowing a normal ship date.
During production we check early output for drift. This is the best time to catch assembly errors, finish issues, or packaging confusion. At the end we run a pre shipment inspection on packed or nearly packed goods. This confirms units, labeling, and carton integrity. Many teams need both. If the category is stable and the factory has a strong record, the in line check can be lighter and the final check carries more weight.
The report will name the reasons and the count by defect type. We agree on rework or replacement, then return for a re inspection before release. When a result is close, we can raise the sample size and retest. If a lab report fails a regulated parameter, we identify the fix, confirm a new sample, and update labels or claims so you do not repeat the issue on the next run.
Many delays happen after production. We verify barcodes, inserts, warning labels, and country of origin. We check drop tests or equivalent proof that cartons will survive the lane you chose. For FBA we confirm label rules and carton limits. For projects we align pallet patterns and site receiving notes. A smooth intake is part of quality. It belongs in the plan, not in a post mortem.
Inspection booking usually takes one to two working days. A DUPRO visit happens when the first workable batch is ready. A final check runs one to two days before pack out. Reports publish the same day or the morning after. Lab timing depends on the panel you choose. Basic safety or chemistry screens often complete in three to seven working days.
Quality works best when it is not a handoff. The supplier we source is the supplier our inspectors already know. The acceptance criteria from Product Development become the checklist the inspector carries. The findings feed your export documents so customs and retail intake see the same details we checked on site. That keeps decisions consistent from factory floor to warehouse door.
Use Quality Control when you are starting with a new factory, when your category is regulated, when your defect cost is high, or when a retailer requires proof before intake. If you already have a proven factory and only need shipping and paperwork, go to Logistics and Export. If you are still choosing a supplier, start with Supplier Sourcing and Audits and link the plan to this page.
Send your spec or golden sample, the standards your market expects, and your target ship date. Tell us which checks matter most for function and which labels or inserts must be present. We will return an AQL plan and a schedule that fits your build.
Ready to lock quality before you ship. Send your RFQ and receive an AQL plan and inspection schedule you can put on the calendar today.
Curated factory shortlists, price/terms, and on-site or remote audits before POs.
Tooling guidance and EVT/DVT samples to lock a golden standard.
CI/PL/COO/HS docs, consolidation, customs clearance, and FBA/Retail prep.
Value-add handling so products arrive shelf-ready and compliant.
