Initial Production Check (IPC)
Random check onsite when 10% – 20% of your goods have been produced, produce detailed inspection reports (Conform/Not Conform/Subject to Client’s Decision) based on a defined AQL
Service Scope
Initial Production Check (IPC) is performed on site, when between 10% and 20% of your goods have been produced. We conduct AQL sampling based on ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 criteria and produce detailed inspection reports based on a defined AQL. Our quality assurance specialists can help you to identify any non-conformity so that you can implement corrective actions before consignments are completed. We will deploy our experts in even the most remote areas, providing you with significant cost savings.
What SGS can help?
SGS can also provide an Easy-to-use online portal that let you schedule and remotely manage your inspections anywhere and any time. It is a smart usage of collected data for advance reporting analysis.
1) What is inspection?
It is an onsite service aiming to check the product quality, quantity, assortment, labelling/marking, and packaging condition by random sampling method at different stages, e.g. A. during manufacturing processes (i.e. During Production Check), or B. when the consignment is 100% manufactured with 80% export packed (i.e. Final Random Inspection). Defective products could be detected while client can decide to implement appropriate improvement actions afterwards.
2) How long it takes to book an inspection?
5-7 working days in general
3) How to ensure my quality of purchased products?
SGS inspection service is to check the product quality on site against the reference sample/confirmed specification & requirements/Purchase Order & packing instruction. The experienced inspector will check the product quality visually, perform function test and verify the requirements as stated in the specification and Purchase Order.
