Quality Assurance Across 7 Countries Professional Inspection Services

ISO 2859-1 compliant inspection services with certified inspectors. From AQL sampling to full inspection β€” protect your supply chain.

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AQL Sampling Calculator

Enter your lot details to calculate the sampling plan per ISO 2859-1.

How does it work?

Instead of checking every single item (which is slow and expensive), AQL lets you pick a small random sample from your shipment. If the sample passes, the whole batch is accepted. It's the same idea as tasting one spoonful of soup to know if the whole pot is good. This method is trusted worldwide and backed by the ISO 2859-1 standard.

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Full AQL Reference Table
Lot Size Range Sample Size Accept (2.5) Accept (1.0)

AQL Levels & Inspection Standards

Different brands require different quality levels. Here's what the industry uses.

General Inspection Levels
I
Level I β€” Reduced
Smaller sample, lower cost. For trusted suppliers with good track record.
II
Level II β€” Normal
Standard level used by most brands. Best balance of cost and reliability.
III
Level III β€” Tightened
Larger sample size. For new suppliers or critical products.
Special Inspection Levels

Used for destructive testing and measurements (dimensions, weight, strength). Small sample sizes to minimize product loss.

S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4 Measurement
Used by luxury brands for precise measurements
Common AQL Values
0.065 β€” Ultra strict (aerospace, medical)
0.65 — Luxury brands (Louis Vuitton, Hermès)
1.0 β€” Premium brands (Nike, Adidas)
2.5 β€” Industry standard (H&M, Zara)
4.0 β€” Fast fashion (Primark, Shein)
6.5 β€” Very permissive (low-cost goods)
What Do Major Brands Use?
LV
Luxury
Louis Vuitton / Hermès
AQL 0.65 + Special S-4
Near-zero defect tolerance. Every measurement checked with special level S-4. Full inspection on critical items.
Measurement Visual Check Lab Test
NK
Premium
Nike / Adidas
AQL 1.0, General Level II-III
Tightened inspection. Detailed measurements. Lab testing for materials. Special levels for sizing.
Measurement Visual Check Lab Test
HM
Standard
H&M / Zara / Uniqlo
AQL 2.5, General Level II
Industry standard. Good balance of cost and quality. Most factories are familiar with this level.
Measurement Visual Check Lab Test
PM
Fast Fashion
Primark / Shein
AQL 4.0, General Level I-II
Higher defect tolerance for lower price points. Focus on critical defects only. Cost-optimized inspection.
Measurement Visual Check Lab Test
Quick AQL Calculator

Select a level and AQL value above, enter your lot size, and get instant results.

Cost Estimator

Estimate inspection costs by country and product type.

Inspection Service Types

Comprehensive quality control at every stage of production β€” from factory audit to container loading.

Pre-Production Inspection
PPI

Pre-Production Inspection

Verify raw materials, components, and production readiness before manufacturing begins. Prevent costly issues upstream.

From $220/man-day
During Production Inspection
DPI

During Production Inspection

Monitor quality during manufacturing at 20-40% completion. Catch defects early and keep production on track.

From $220/man-day
Pre-Shipment Inspection
PSI

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Final quality check when 80-100% of goods are packed. AQL sampling per ISO 2859-1 before shipment release.

From $220/man-day
Container Loading Supervision
CLS

Container Loading Supervision

Supervise container loading, verify quantity, packing condition, and seal integrity. Photo documentation included.

From $200/man-day
Factory Audit
FA

Factory Audit

Comprehensive evaluation of factory capabilities, quality systems, working conditions, and compliance standards.

From $350/man-day

Inspection Coverage Map

Click a country to view rates, specialties, and capabilities. Selecting a country auto-fills the calculator.

Portugal Morocco Romania India Bangladesh Vietnam China
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Vietnam
$220/man-day
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China
$280/man-day
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Bangladesh
$200/man-day
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India
$220/man-day
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Portugal
$350/man-day
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Romania
$300/man-day
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Morocco
$250/man-day

Product Requirements & Certifications

Legal and quality requirements by product category. Ensure your suppliers meet these standards.

Packaging
Packaging
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FSC Certification Mandatory
Forest Stewardship Council certification for paper and cardboard packaging materials.
Required for EU market sustainability claims.
Paper bags Cardboard boxes Kraft packaging
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EU 1935/2004 Mandatory
EU regulation on materials intended to come into contact with food.
Mandatory for all food-contact packaging in the EU.
Food packaging Food wraps Containers
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FDA CFR 21 Mandatory
US FDA regulations for food contact substances and packaging.
Required for US market food-contact materials.
US food packaging Beverage containers
EN 13432 Optional
European standard for compostable and biodegradable packaging.
Required for compostability claims in the EU.
Compostable packaging Bio bags
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ISO 8317 Mandatory
Child-resistant packaging standard for hazardous products.
Mandatory for household chemicals, pharmaceuticals.
Chemical packaging Pharma packaging
Labels
Labels
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OEKO-TEX Optional
Testing and certification system for textile products free from harmful substances.
Industry standard for textile safety.
Textile labels Care labels
REACH Compliance Mandatory
EU regulation on chemicals β€” Registration, Evaluation, Authorization.
Mandatory for all products containing chemicals sold in the EU.
All EU labels Adhesive labels
RoHS Directive Mandatory
Restricts use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Required for products with electronic components.
Electronic labels Equipment labels
California Prop 65 Mandatory
Requires warnings for products containing chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
Mandatory for products sold in California.
US market labels Warning labels
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EN 71 Mandatory
European safety standard for toys and children's products.
Mandatory for any product intended for children under 14.
Toy labels Children product labels
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UL Certification Mandatory
Underwriters Laboratories safety certification for label materials.
Required for electrical equipment labels in North America.
Electrical labels Safety labels
Bags
Bags
REACH (Bags) Mandatory
Chemical safety regulation applicable to bag materials and dyes.
Mandatory for EU market entry.
Textile bags Shopping bags
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AZO Dye-Free Mandatory
Ensures textile products do not contain carcinogenic azo dyes.
Mandatory in EU for direct skin contact textiles.
Colored bags Printed bags
EN 13432 (Bags) Optional
Compostability standard for biodegradable bags.
Required for biodegradable bag marketing claims.
Biodegradable bags
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ASTM D6400 Optional
US standard for compostable plastics and bags.
Required for US market compostable claims.
US compostable bags
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OK Compost Optional
TÜV Austria certification for industrial and home compostability.
Recognized across EU for compostability verification.
Compostable bags
Workwear
Workwear
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OEKO-TEX (Workwear) Optional
Ensures workwear textiles are free from harmful substances.
Standard requirement for professional garments.
All workwear textiles
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GOTS Optional
Global Organic Textile Standard β€” organic fiber certification.
Required for organic textile marketing claims.
Organic cotton garments
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BCI Optional
Better Cotton Initiative β€” sustainable cotton sourcing.
Major retailers require BCI compliance.
Cotton workwear
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EN ISO 13688 Mandatory
General requirements for protective clothing.
Mandatory base standard for all PPE in EU.
All protective clothing
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EN ISO 20471 Mandatory
High-visibility warning clothing β€” retroreflective properties.
Mandatory for safety workwear in EU.
Hi-vis vests Safety jackets
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EN 343/11612 Mandatory
Protection against rain (343) and heat/flame (11612).
Required for specialized protective workwear.
Rain gear Fire-resistant wear
Films
Films
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EU 94/62/EC Mandatory
EU Directive on packaging and packaging waste management.
Mandatory for all packaging placed on EU market.
All packaging films
EN 13432 (Films) Optional
Compostability standard for biodegradable films.
Required for compostable film claims.
Compostable films
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ISO 17025 Optional
Competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
Ensures reliable testing of film properties.
Lab-tested films
REACH (Films) Mandatory
Chemical safety for plastic film materials.
Mandatory for EU market chemical compliance.
EU market films
Factory Audits
Factory Audits
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SA8000 Optional
Social accountability standard for decent working conditions.
Demonstrates ethical labor practices.
All factories
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BSCI Optional
Business Social Compliance Initiative β€” supply chain social audit.
Required by major European retailers.
EU supplier factories
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SEDEX/SMETA Optional
Ethical trade audit methodology covering labor, health, safety.
Widely accepted social compliance standard.
Global supply chain
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WRAP Optional
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production certification.
Common requirement for US apparel importers.
US apparel factories
ISO 9001 Optional
Quality management system standard.
Foundation for consistent product quality.
All manufacturing
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ISO 14001 Optional
Environmental management system standard.
Demonstrates environmental responsibility.
All operations

Certifications & Standards

Our inspection processes follow internationally recognized quality standards.

ISO2859-1

ISO 2859-1

Acceptance sampling procedures by attributes. The international standard for AQL-based inspection determining sample sizes and accept/reject criteria.

ISO9001

ISO 9001

Quality Management System certified. Our processes follow the ISO 9001 framework for consistent quality assurance and continuous improvement.

AQM BD Certified

Our proprietary certification program ensures inspectors meet AQM BD standards for documentation, reporting accuracy, and professional conduct.

Sample Inspection Reports

Every inspection produces a detailed report with photos, measurements, and pass/fail analysis.

Pre-Shipment Inspection Report

Complete PSI report with AQL results, defect photos, measurements, and recommendation.

View Sample PDF

Factory Audit Report

Full factory evaluation covering production capacity, quality systems, and compliance.

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Container Loading Report

Loading supervision report with quantity verification, packing photos, and seal number.

View Sample PDF

Downloadable Checklists

Free inspection checklists and guides to help you prepare for quality control.

PSI Checklist

Pre-shipment inspection checklist β€” AQL sampling, visual checks, measurement points.

Download PDF

Factory Audit Checklist

Complete factory evaluation checklist β€” quality systems, production capacity, compliance.

Download PDF

Packaging Specs Guide

Packaging requirements guide β€” carton specs, markings, labeling, palletization.

Download PDF

Defect Classification Guide

How to classify critical, major, and minor defects per AQL standards.

Download PDF

Inspection Methodology

Based on ISO 2859-1 (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4) acceptance sampling standards.

What is AQL?

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) is the maximum defect rate considered acceptable during random sampling inspection. AQL 2.5 (Normal) allows up to 2.5% defects in the sample before the lot is rejected. AQL 1.0 (Tightened) provides stricter control for critical products.

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Order Confirmation
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Inspector Dispatch
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Sample Selection
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Inspection & Testing
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Report Generation
Critical
AQL 0
Safety hazard or regulatory non-compliance. Zero tolerance β€” lot rejected immediately.
Major
AQL 2.5
Product unusable or significant deviation from specs. May cause returns or complaints.
Minor
AQL 4.0
Cosmetic or slight deviation. Product still functional and within acceptable range.

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Meet Our Team

Quality professionals across 7 countries, dedicated to ensuring your products meet the highest standards.

Spain

Amal Ali

Sales in Europe

Vietnam

Nick Nguyen

Quality & Audit in Vietnam

TΓΌrkiye

Elif Aytac

Quality Sourcing & Audit in TΓΌrkiye

Bangladesh

Tasmia Sultana

Quality Sourcing & Production in Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Shohanur Shanto

Quality Auditor in Bangladesh

China

Yulia Turieva

Quality & Inspection in China

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