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Factory and quality controls

Define the factory review and inspection evidence required for the order

A factory review and an AQL inspection answer different questions. Factory checks examine the requested capability or records; product inspection samples finished goods against agreed specifications and defect limits.

Quality-control planning materials with a product sample, caliper and material swatches.
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Who this is for

Buyers who need capacity, process, document, sample, packaging, or pre-shipment checks before approving production or release.

Prepare the brief

Information needed for review

More complete inputs make supplier, quality, and delivery options easier to compare without inventing assumptions.

01Factory identity and the capability or document scope to review
02Product specification, approved sample, and inspection checklist
03Lot size, inspection level, and critical, major, and minor defect limits
04Required photos, measurements, tests, and corrective-action evidence

What the review can produce

Review outputAgreed audit or inspection scope
Review outputEvidence request and exception record
Review outputInspection result tied to the stated sample plan
Review outputBuyer decision points for correction, reinspection, or release

Scope boundary

BSCI, Sedex, ISO, test, and audit documents must be checked for factory identity, scope, issuer, date, and status. This page is not a certificate, audit report, or pass result.

Start with a structured product brief

Share the product, quantity, destination, target timing, and checks required before an order is released.

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