Initial Production Check (IPC)

Initial Production Check (IPC) initial production check (IPC) is an examination of components, materials and product quality at the start of production to foresee risks and prevent resources being wasted.Conducted when 10% of goods have been produced, our initial product inspection is applicable to all goods, checking them with regulations, standards and contractual agreements. It is a visual evaluation that detects early defects and is performed on-site.Our consultants can conduct an IPC as a one-off product visual verification or as part of a broader quality assurance and quality improvement programme conducted by SGS. Our quality assurance programme ensures that quality standards are maintained throughout the production process, from concept design to shipping of goods, and our quality improvement programme provides solutions to any problems that arise.Our product quality monitoring services are second to none, being underpinned by the skills and knowledge of world-class experts and vast experience of production checks for a wide range of businesses across the globe. In helping you keep one eye on quality from the start of the production process, we not only reduce the possibility of your product being stalled by regulatory non-compliance but also reduce costs of product development and protect your brand’s reputation from the risk of damage due to product recall. IPC inspection will provide you with an expert view prior to production  giving you a quality safety net and the confidence that your suppliers will provide you with top quality products supporting the values of your brand. Your eyes and ears on the shop floor Inspector on site within 5 working days of order Detailed inspection report with photographs within 24 hours of inspection Supporting and protecting your brand Benefits of an Initial Production Check By heading off potential problems before the manufacturing process begins, you can prevent a number of issues from occurring: Checking the quality of the materials and components used means that you can guarantee a much higher standard of product. This can help enhance your reputation among your customers, and give you a much better chance of repeat custom. You can avoid the risk of inferior products. Unfortunately, it’s not unheard of for companies to discover that the materials used were not of the standard specified in the design. You should never run the risk of paying for a higher standard of quality than you actually receive. An initial production check (IPC) is likely to pick up any potential issues in manufacturing, i.e. compatibility problems between parts, or between the machinery and other components. These issues, if left undiagnosed, could add weeks to the manufacturing process, costing you more time, resources, and money. Essentially, an initial production check acts as an ‘early warning’ check against future issues. Rather than have to fix problems at your own expense at a later date, you can catch and prevent them earlier.