Pre Shipment Inspection In Bhilai

CIL Provides Accredited Pre-Shipment Inspection Services in Bhilai, Chattisgarh, India. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection body.CIL conduct pre shipment inspection services in India. CIL is an accredited inspection services in India. A pre shipment inspection certificate is a trade document issued by an independent inspection agency. The document accompanies shipments from the factory to certify that the goods conform with specifications stated on the sales contract and/or letter of credit.

The PSI report or certificate is usually included in the package of documents for the shipment such as the bill of lading, certificate of origin and packing list. A manufacturer or seller can also use the PSIC to initiate the transfer of payment from an intermediary bank.

Two types of PSIC

1. Official Inspection Certificate

This type of PSIC is used for shipments to countries where the local customs department requires an inspection certificate. The document confirms that the shipment conforms with the quality, quantity, tariff classification, import eligibility and price of the goods. Most of the countries which require pre shipment inspection certificates are located in Africa and Asia.

2. Commercial Inspection Certificate / Report

This is a report of a pre shipment inspection performed before production of a batch or batches of products is complete. The report is sent to the buyer so they can determine whether the products conform with the sales contract and certain regulations.

If the batch fails the inspection, or there are issues which need to be addressed, the buyer can take appropriate action before the shipment leaves the factory.

If inspectors give the batch a pass, the buyer can use the report as proof that the products are of good quality and that they were correctly sorted and packaged.

What Standards Must Manufacturers Meet to Pass a Pre-Shipment Inspection?

Inspectors use internationally recognized sampling standards such as the ANSI/ASQ Standard to select a random number of finished products based on the batch volume.

A pre shipment inspection comprises the following checks:

Workmanship

Quality of the products checked against acceptable quality limits and specifications

Check whether joins and seams connect properly

Check for cracks, chips, scratches, dents and other defects

Quantity

Check whether the batch comprises the correct number of items

Check whether the correct quantity of sorted products is packaged in shipping cartons

Style / Construction

Verify the general quality and design of the product against samples approved by the client.

Product Dimensions

Physical measurement of individual products to verify whether they match the dimensions specified by the client. The client should also specify acceptable limits for imperfect dimensions in the pre inspection checklist.

Product Colours

Compare the colours of finished product with pantone colour codes provided by the buyer as outlined in the product specifications given to the manufacturer.

Product Artwork & Labels

Verify whether logos and labels are attached to the product and/or the packaging

Check the font and dimensions of labelling

Check spelling and legibility.

Weight: Products are weighed on scales to verify conformance. An underweight or overweight sample could reveal that the manufacturer has used alternative or inferior materials or textiles to those specified by the client.

Packing & Packaging: Inspection of the primary packing that is in direct contact with the individual product units to check whether vent holes are present. Holes in packaging help prevent damage to the product from moisture and mould. They also reduce the risk of children suffocating.

Inspection of inner or secondary packaging to check whether it conforms with buyer’s packaging requirements. This is usually a second layer packaging for extra protection of the products, or to securely hold several units together as a small batch or set.