Inspection Services

We have expertise for sourcing, sampling, quality checks, Inspections and shipment co-ordination. Dzire Trends is a one stop shop for all importers, we act as their Indian counterparts and deliver a wide range of inspection services. We have a strong vendor base across India for sourcing of Knitted Products in different type of Fabric, Woven Products like Shirts, Kids Products, Nursery Products , Denim & Jackets. With our strong business associations with the countrys best suppliers, exporters and manufacturers dealing in a vast variety of products we bring the choicest range of products to our buyers offering them the best of designs, quality and prices.

Why quality inspection is important?

Quality Inspection in India is important simply because poor quality increase global cost of your order and mainly you didn’t expect it in advance. In the same time defective products give you trouble with your final customers and you lose their trust by providing them non-confirm products. By inspecting products before shipment (Initial Production Inspection, During Production Inspection, Pre Shipment Inspection, Container Loading Inspection, 100% Full Inspection, Quality Assurance) you reduce considerably risks related to quality product in India

The costs associated with import risks and product recalls are definitely reduced thanks to our solutions for an affordable price. Indeed, on a production of 20,000 USD amount, spend only 358 USD to decrease significantly risks is definitely the best solution to secure our order without burning your cash in constant journey from your place to your factory location.
India Quality Control’s inspection report allows you to get a status of your production and an accurate situation of your products before you have to pay the balance of your goods. It’s not only when your goods arrive to their destination port that you will have to send back your container, waste your time, run behind your supplier.
The principle involved in quality inspection is the early detection of defects and support of on-time delivery.

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Initial Production Inspection

What is an Initial Production Inspection?

An Initial Production Inspection (IPI) is conducted at the very beginning of production, ideally after the vendor verification process (factory and/or social audit) has been completed.
The objective of an Initial Production Inspection or Pre Production Inspection (PPI), is to identify defective materials or components prior to the production process, thereby minimizing the risk of non-conformities and allowing for timely corrections where necessary. It can also identify if your vendor has correctly understood your order, avoiding miscommunication and ensuring that any deviations from the customer? specifications are addressed early.

  • Ensure your requirements are met
  • Inspect the quality of your components
  • Preview the production process
  • Detect and fix problems early
  • Avoid wasting time
  • Avoid additional costs

  • Qualified inspectors with recognized skills in their specialized field will check the goods and conduct specific on-site testing and controls.
  • All inspectors sign our Code of Conduct and receive regular training in integrity issues.
  • An integrity pledge detailing company policy is signed by the Factory Representative before every inspection.

1) Send Us A Request
To get started, send us a request. A dedicated Account Manager will be assigned to your order and will contact you promptly.
2) Get Your Goods Inspected
Get your quotation and inspection date based on the selected service and Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) you specified. Complete, sign and submit our booking form for acceptance of the quotation. The inspection will be conducted as scheduled and agreed. Any change will be notified to you by your dedicated Account Manager.
3) Get Your Report Before Shipment
Get your report within one working day after the inspection has been conducted, leaving you time to allow or reject the shipment after review of the remarks and critical points mentioned in the report.

During Production Inspection

During Production Inspection (DPI)

During Production Check or DPI improves production processes and quality.

This service is best for large quantity shipments, product lines with continuous production, strict requirements for on-time shipments, and as a follow-up if poor results are found during Pre-Production Inspection. Dzire Trends will inspect the production batch and examine products in the line for possible defects, normally when 20% of the merchandise is completed. We will identify if there are any deviations, and offer advice on corrective measures and recheck any defects during Pre-Production Inspection to confirm they have been rectified.

At all stages of the production cycle our Dzire Trends inspector will produce a complete and detailed inspection report, together with a photographic record within 24 hours of the inspection allowing you to see the work undertaken. We have a network of inspectors and can arrange your inspection within three working days of receiving your request. A Dzire Trends DPI 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 3 working days of order
  • Detailed inspection report with photographs within 24 hours of inspection
  • Supporting and protecting your brand
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Pre Shipment Inspection

Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI)

Pre-shipment inspection, (also spelled pre shipment inspection) or PSI, is a part of supply chain management and an important quality control method for checking the quality of goods clients buy from suppliers.
PSI ensures that production complies with specifications of the buyer and/or the terms of a purchase order or letter of credit. A final random inspection (FRI), checks finished products when at least 80% of an order has been produced and export-packed. Samples are selected at random, according to standards and procedures. Pre shipment inspection can diminish risks inherent to Internet commerce like phishing and fraud.
Dzire Trends provides pre-shipment inspection services to governments as a way of protecting import revenues for themselves and their citizens.

  • The loss of valuable duty and tax revenue
  • The loss of foreign exchange reserves (in countries where exchange controls exist)
  • The importation of substandard or prohibited goods

  • A physical inspection of goods is carried out pre-shipping, in the country of export, establishing the exact nature of the goods.
  • The invoice and other documents are then scrutinized, and an accurate valuation and customs tariff code are assigned. These are used, in conjunction with the client country’s published duty rates, to calculate the correct duties and taxes payable.
  • A Dzire Trends certificate is issued to the importer. This is used to substantiate the payment of full duty, prior to clearing the goods.
  • The actual duty collected is compared with the Dzire Trends certificates, and any shortages can be investigated and corrected.

Dzire Trends Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) maximizes duty collections. By undertaking duty assessment in the country of export, importers have no opportunity to pressurize customs to assign lower rates.
Compliance with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Customs Valuation is now mandatory for all members. Without Dzire Trends PSI, countries introducing the Agreement invariably experience a reduction in revenue collections. Dzire Trends ensures that the Agreement is fully implemented as required by the WTO, and in a way that maintains duty revenue collections.
Trade facilitation: inefficient Customs administrations and the failure of importers to comply with import procedures can both delay trade. A Dzire Trends certificate ensures rapid Customs clearance, by undertaking the necessary physical and documentary inspections before the consignment is dispatched.
Dzire Trends PSI deters capital flight in countries where exchange controls exist by preventing deliberately inflated invoicing. This can reduce foreign exchange reserves, which can also reduce the taxable income declared by multinational companies.
Dzire Trends PSI significantly reduces the incidence of prohibited imports, such as radioactive waste, by inspecting shipments in the country of export before dispatch.
As a PSI programme takes effect, so a vast database of vital trade information is created, which can be supplied to the Buyer Government in a variety of formats, as an aid to economic decision making and to induce confidence in donors.

Container Loading Inspection

What is a Container Loading Inspection (CLI)?

During a Container Loading Check, Inspector will select boxes at random to confirm each carton bears the quantity of product ordered, the quality matches the specifications and/or approved sample provided by you, and that all material contains the correct barcodes, labelling, and packing materials. The entire container loading process is strictly administered; ensuring all products paid for makes it on the truck. A CLI reduces risk of damage during shipment.
Cargo Container Loading Supervision and Check
Dzire Trends cargo container loading inspection has been established for those clients that not only require reassurance during the container loading process, but also need confirmation that safety and quality requirements are met and that correct goods handling procedures are put in place and adhered to.
All of Dzire Trends inspectors are fully trained not only to supervise but to closely monitor the loading process. Before shipping they check the:

  • Quality and condition of packaging
  • Quality and condition of your goods.
  • Adherence to correct goods handling procedures
  • Condition of the container your goods are being transported in, including safety and cleanliness
  • Correct loading of your goods and also verify all documentation

For all inspections, Dzire Trends uses the standard internationally recognized ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling procedure. These comprehensive criteria cover: functionality, performance, durability, overall appearance, and dimension. Inspection certificates are issued if stipulated in the letter of credit.
Once these checks are completed the container will be sealed with Dzire Trends seals as proof of compliance and an inspection report will be issued to you.

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100% Inspection

100 percent inspection full check service is commonly used to avoid shipping non-conforming product. Each of the items produced is measured and judged to be either conforming or non-conforming. The conforming items get shipped, and the nonconforming items get set aside for use as factory-authorized replacement parts or some other equally ignominious fate.
The quality of goods are checked unit by unit, which covers product description, style & color, workmanship, quality, function, label, package, size measurement etc, to make sure 100% of the goods meet your specified quality requirement.
100% inspection (full inspection) is needed when:

  • The produces have high value or complicated internal structure
  • The produces are crucial parts, like seals used in plane/motor etc
  • The produces are poor quality in last shipment, client emphasizes in quality control process
  • 100% inspection takes much time/cost is quite expensive, it is practically used when the order dispatch is smaller.
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Quality Assurance

As the sourcing, buying and Indian inspection agents / agency (3rd party inspection agency) for products such as home furnishings, home textiles, furniture, home decor, glassware, gift items and a whole range of accessories, we take the full responsibility from selecting a vendor, selecting the good quality raw material, and sending the initial production pieces it to the client for approval and on their approval starting mass production.
Quality is our priority. We work as per the requirements and specification from our valuable clients. Our group of experienced professionals conducts rigorous quality checks at every stage of production and also after the final product is made the entire consignment is checked and timely dispatched. The process of Quality assurance follows as:

  • Selection of the vendor: Some of the prerequisites that we look for in our vendor are technical abilities, factory layout, equipments, personnel, productivity, financial strength and reputation, based on years of experience & interaction. If our client prefers a particular vendor, we work with them as well.
    Briefing the vendor: A correct and unambiguous briefing is essential for a “first time right” product. Our expert and cognizant team members interact on a “one to one” basis with the vendors to give them a product briefing and explain the details related to raw material, dimensions, designing, process to be used etc.
    Prototype and sample production: The production of the ordered lot starts only once the sample produced by the vendor is up to the mark.
    In-house quality check, at our end: Our quality controllers ensure that quality is maintained throughout production process. The sample is sent to us for due verification.
    Client’s approval: Once the product satisfies us, we send it to the client for their final approval. If any modification is needed, we again send it back to the vendor and all the changes are carried out to meet the exact specification.
    Mass production starts, in batches: After approval, the production starts on a fully fledged scale. In order to keep a check, it is broken down into smaller lots.
    Visit from our personnel: At this step, again we do a quality check. This is done not only to ensure the quality of finished product, but also considers the warehousing conditions. The place must be spacious and fit for storing the end goods.
    Further production completed: After the process and product is found out to be up to the mark, we allow vendor to further production and the entire consignment is produced.
    Entire consignment checked, one more time: After the completion of the manufacturing process, the product is thoroughly checked. While the goods are being packaged, quality controllers re-inspect randomly, selecting packages from the final shipment.
    Packed and dispatched: We ensure on-time deliveries to our clients. The packaging ensures minimal loss during transit and ease in unloading. If client needs a special packaging, we do arrange it. All the shipping and documentation are also coordinated by us to reduce the workload of our client.

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