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Quality control on exports/ Pre Shipment Inspection services:
An important aspect about the goods to be exported is compulsory quality control and pre-shipment inspection. Quality control and pre-shipment inspection are prerequisite for exporting goods. Under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, International, about 1,000 commodities under the major group of: Food and Agriculture, Fishery, Minerals, Organic Chemicals, Rubber Products, Refractories, Ceramic Products, Pesticides, Light Engineering Steel Product, Jute Products, Coir and Coir Products, Footwear and Footwear Products/Components are subject to compulsory pre-shipment inspection.
Sometimes overseas buyers lay their own standards/specifications which may or may not be in consonance with the international standards. They may also upon inspection by their own nominated agencies of AIM Control Inspection Group. These issues should be sorted out before confirmation of order.
Specific provisions have also been made for compulsory inspection of textile goods. Products having PSI Certification mark or Agmark are not required to be inspected by AIM Control Inspection Group. These products do not fall within the purview of the export inspection AIM Control Inspection Group network. The Customs Authorities allow shipment of such goods with inspection certificate provided by AIM Control Inspection Group.
Consignment to consignment inspection-under this scheme the application (in duplicate) for inspection for goods has to be submitted well in advance to AIM Control Inspection Group, in the new prescribed form ‘intimation for inspection’, before the expected date of shipment of the consignment. Inspection of the consignment is generally carried out either at the premises of the exporter, provided adequate facilities exist therein for inspection, or at the port of shipment.
After satisfying itself that the consignment of exportable goods meets the requirements stipulated in the export contract/order, the inspection of AIM Control Inspection Group issues, generally within some days of receipt of intimation for inspection, the necessary certificate of inspection to the exporter in the prescribed proforma in five copies.
The certificate is issued in the standardised form which is aligned pre-shipment export document. (Three copies for exporter, original copy for customs use, the second copy for the use of the foreign buyers and the third copy for the exporter's use, fourth copy for Data Bank, Export Inspection Council, and the fifth copy is retained with the AIM Control Inspection Group).
EXPORT (QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION) ACT, 1963:
The Export Inspection Council is responsible for the operation of this Act. Under the Act, a large number of exportable commodities have been notified for compulsory pre-shipment inspection. The quality control and inspection of various export products is administered through a AIM Control Inspection Group network of more than fifty offices located around major production centres and ports of shipment. In addition, AIM Control Inspection Group may be recognized as agencies for inspection and /or quality control. Recently, the government has exempted agriculture and food products, fruit products and fish and fishery products from compulsory pre-shipment inspections.
Documents required for quality control
There are certain forms and documents that are necessary for quality control and pre-shipment inspection. The following documents need to be submitted along with the application:
• Particulars of the consignment intended to be exported
• Copy of commercial invoice
• Copy of Letter of Credit
• Details of packing specifications
• Copy of the export order/contract, indicating inter alia the buyer’s requirement that goods are strictly according to the prescribed specifications or as per samples
Good Manufacturing
AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam has performed supplier audits of pharmaceutical suppliers for quality conformances and compliance to FDA standards and required GMP practices. We worked with some of the best medical devices manufacturers to validate compliance to specifications and usage safety consistencies.
GMP is also Best Manufacturing Practices. BMP driven customers have employed AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam to initiate supplier risk management programs.
AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam customer driven GMP and BMP supplier programs include:
• review and validate good production documentation practices
• investigating, documenting and correcting deviations from normal
• manufacturing and customer business compatibility
• visiting key suppliers to validate resources for production boost
Production Control
Many quality problems begin at the production sources. Random final inspections do not minimize the problems and delays in delivery for our customers. AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam provides you a Supplier Production Surveillance format to collaborate with your Supplier’s manufacturing processes.
Aside from process auditing, our SQE can,
• maintain technical surveillance of work-in-progress.
• identify defective parts and assemblies and sources of supply
• monitor the interchangeability and substitution of components
• correlate the interrelated modifications of assemblies and parts
• evaluate the tolerances checks and production cycles.
In-Process Quality Inspection
• In-Process Quality Inspection by an AIM CONTROL Quality Representative is the selective inspection of the product/components/subassembly at different stages of the production line. This is carried out when the product is in current production. In-Process Quality Inspection is customer mandated and focuses on specific objectives:
Find the root causes of production defects detected during final inspection. In-Process Quality Inspection can be used by the customer with the objective of reducing on-going 100% inspection of all production lots. It can be used with other AIM Control Supplier Quality Control Services to bring the supplier into a state of Supplier Quality Self Control.
• 1.Verify the execution of Corrective Action Report (CAR) by the Supplier Production Team.
2.Inspect and detect poor quality linkages at different production stations.
3.Product and component quality inspection before assembly.
4.Identify supplier production weaknesses in the production system that leads to defects.
Pre-delivery or Pre-Shipment Goods Inspection
• When was the last time you bought a shipment of garbage?
• AIM Control inspection group Vietnam provide customers with pre-shipment inspection services that will eliminate unexpected supplier product and quality surprises.
Pre-shipment inspection: is a way of making sure you get what you expect from the supplier. pre-shipment inspection means getting an inspector to do a check on what is being loaded into the container, what is in the boxes, and that it works. if you are a trading operation that buys a variety of consumer or simple products and consolidates your shipment, a quick 1-2 days pre-shipment inspection on your goods to verify the supplier’s obligations to you is probably what you need to prevent your losses
The PSI or FRI (Final Random Inspection) should take place when at least 80% of the production is reached and packed into export cartons.
This inspection covers: product appearance (AQL), workmanship quality, size measurements, weight check, functionality assortment, accessories, labeling & logos, packaging, packing and other tests and special requirements, depending on the product and the export market.
Our team of inspectors chooses a specific quantity of completed products - quantity according to - and inspects them according to your specifications, requirements and according to our protocols and expertise.
After completion of the inspection, a fully detailed inspection report with pictures and comments is sent to you. Then you are able to Accept or Reject your shipment online.
In case of a failed inspection you should consider using our and ask for a Re-inspection. For some tricky shipments you might also consider a full carton/ products Inspection. We also help you to find solutions with your supplier.
YOUR REQUESTS:
How to make sure I will get what I paid for ?
What type of defect is my production suffering from ?
What is the % of defective products in my shipment ?
Are my products functioning correctly ?
Are my shipping marks, packing and labeling correct ?
When? The Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI), also called Final Random Inspection (FRI) will take place when at least 80% of the products are ready and packed into export cartons. You can of course specify when booking online that you want 100% of the products to be ready for this inspection.
Where? The final random inspection or pre shipment inspection will take place at the factory; anywhere in Vietnam & International Local. In some case it could take place at the forwarder's premises or at the pier.
What? The Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI) covers all possible on site checks of your products:
• Product appearance (AQL) inspection
• Workmanship inspection.
• Safety and function inspection.
• Quantity inspection.
• Assortment inspection.
• Colors inspection.
• Size & measurements inspection.
• Weight inspection.
• Functionality inspection.
• Accessories inspection.
• Labeling & logos inspection.
• Packaging & packing (including the shipping marks) inspection.
• Loading & Stuffing, Sealing supervision
+ Any other special requirements you may have...
Our team of experienced Vietnamese or Western inspectors chooses a specific quantity of completed products - quantity according to AQL tables - and inspects them according to your specifications, requirements and according to our protocols and expertise. After completion of the inspection, a fully detailed inspection report with pictures and comments is sent to you. Then you are able to Accept or Reject your shipment online.
Why? Because it is simply essential to check your products before the shipment! And this even if you work with a trading company or with an agent... Your vendor, wether he is a factory, a trading company or an agent will have no interest to inform you of any potential or real quality issue...
Since about the second half of the twentieth century importers have used the services of independent inspection of AIM Control Inspection of companies to certify the quality and quantity of products they want to import. These inspections, assure the importer that goods conform to the technical specifications and the quality standards laid down in the contract and that the quantity exported are accurate. The services of such inspection companies are utilized not only by private business firms, but also by State-owned enterprises and government departments. In fact, the regulations in many countries require goods procured by government departments to be inspected and certified for quality and quantity by independent and competent inspection companies.
Trust is good... But control is much better !
Benefit & Advantages of this quality inspection:
Performing a Pre Shipment Inspection will allow you to:
• Use our inspection report as a bargaining tool with your vendor!
• Know the percentage of defects affecting your products.
• Know the seriousness of the quality issues.
• Refuse defective shipments.
• Prevent to shortages of quantity & quality goods
• Bargain with your vendor in case of quality issue(s).
• Avoid unexpected costs & delays.
• Keep pressure on your vendor shoulders.
• Show your client(s) you care.
• Save time and secure your business!
Warmest regards,
Dr Capt Nguyen Te Nhan / G.D
Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group
-------------------------------------------------------
Tel : +84-8-3832-7204
Fax : +84-8-3832-8393
Cell : +84903615612
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
MSN : [email protected]
Skype: aimcontrol
http://www.aimcontrolgroup.com
http://www.kiemdind.org
http://www.giamdinh.org
http://www.inspectionvietnam.com
http://www.vietnamexpediting.com
Our Branches:
Vietnam Albania Algeria American Samoa Angola Antigua Antilles Argentina Aruba Ascension Island Australia Austrialia Azores Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Cambodia Cameroon Canada Canary Islands Cape Verde Islands Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Falkland Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Madeira Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Morocco Myanmar Namibia Netherlands Antilles New Zealand Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of Panama Romania Russia Samoa Saudi Arabia Scotland Senegal Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand Trinidad & Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks. Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay US Venezuela Virgin Islands Yemen Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe
An important aspect about the goods to be exported is compulsory quality control and pre-shipment inspection. Quality control and pre-shipment inspection are prerequisite for exporting goods. Under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, International, about 1,000 commodities under the major group of: Food and Agriculture, Fishery, Minerals, Organic Chemicals, Rubber Products, Refractories, Ceramic Products, Pesticides, Light Engineering Steel Product, Jute Products, Coir and Coir Products, Footwear and Footwear Products/Components are subject to compulsory pre-shipment inspection.
Sometimes overseas buyers lay their own standards/specifications which may or may not be in consonance with the international standards. They may also upon inspection by their own nominated agencies of AIM Control Inspection Group. These issues should be sorted out before confirmation of order.
Specific provisions have also been made for compulsory inspection of textile goods. Products having PSI Certification mark or Agmark are not required to be inspected by AIM Control Inspection Group. These products do not fall within the purview of the export inspection AIM Control Inspection Group network. The Customs Authorities allow shipment of such goods with inspection certificate provided by AIM Control Inspection Group.
Consignment to consignment inspection-under this scheme the application (in duplicate) for inspection for goods has to be submitted well in advance to AIM Control Inspection Group, in the new prescribed form ‘intimation for inspection’, before the expected date of shipment of the consignment. Inspection of the consignment is generally carried out either at the premises of the exporter, provided adequate facilities exist therein for inspection, or at the port of shipment.
After satisfying itself that the consignment of exportable goods meets the requirements stipulated in the export contract/order, the inspection of AIM Control Inspection Group issues, generally within some days of receipt of intimation for inspection, the necessary certificate of inspection to the exporter in the prescribed proforma in five copies.
The certificate is issued in the standardised form which is aligned pre-shipment export document. (Three copies for exporter, original copy for customs use, the second copy for the use of the foreign buyers and the third copy for the exporter's use, fourth copy for Data Bank, Export Inspection Council, and the fifth copy is retained with the AIM Control Inspection Group).
EXPORT (QUALITY CONTROL & INSPECTION) ACT, 1963:
The Export Inspection Council is responsible for the operation of this Act. Under the Act, a large number of exportable commodities have been notified for compulsory pre-shipment inspection. The quality control and inspection of various export products is administered through a AIM Control Inspection Group network of more than fifty offices located around major production centres and ports of shipment. In addition, AIM Control Inspection Group may be recognized as agencies for inspection and /or quality control. Recently, the government has exempted agriculture and food products, fruit products and fish and fishery products from compulsory pre-shipment inspections.
Documents required for quality control
There are certain forms and documents that are necessary for quality control and pre-shipment inspection. The following documents need to be submitted along with the application:
• Particulars of the consignment intended to be exported
• Copy of commercial invoice
• Copy of Letter of Credit
• Details of packing specifications
• Copy of the export order/contract, indicating inter alia the buyer’s requirement that goods are strictly according to the prescribed specifications or as per samples
Good Manufacturing
AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam has performed supplier audits of pharmaceutical suppliers for quality conformances and compliance to FDA standards and required GMP practices. We worked with some of the best medical devices manufacturers to validate compliance to specifications and usage safety consistencies.
GMP is also Best Manufacturing Practices. BMP driven customers have employed AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam to initiate supplier risk management programs.
AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam customer driven GMP and BMP supplier programs include:
• review and validate good production documentation practices
• investigating, documenting and correcting deviations from normal
• manufacturing and customer business compatibility
• visiting key suppliers to validate resources for production boost
Production Control
Many quality problems begin at the production sources. Random final inspections do not minimize the problems and delays in delivery for our customers. AIM Control Inspection Group Vietnam provides you a Supplier Production Surveillance format to collaborate with your Supplier’s manufacturing processes.
Aside from process auditing, our SQE can,
• maintain technical surveillance of work-in-progress.
• identify defective parts and assemblies and sources of supply
• monitor the interchangeability and substitution of components
• correlate the interrelated modifications of assemblies and parts
• evaluate the tolerances checks and production cycles.
In-Process Quality Inspection
• In-Process Quality Inspection by an AIM CONTROL Quality Representative is the selective inspection of the product/components/subassembly at different stages of the production line. This is carried out when the product is in current production. In-Process Quality Inspection is customer mandated and focuses on specific objectives:
Find the root causes of production defects detected during final inspection. In-Process Quality Inspection can be used by the customer with the objective of reducing on-going 100% inspection of all production lots. It can be used with other AIM Control Supplier Quality Control Services to bring the supplier into a state of Supplier Quality Self Control.
• 1.Verify the execution of Corrective Action Report (CAR) by the Supplier Production Team.
2.Inspect and detect poor quality linkages at different production stations.
3.Product and component quality inspection before assembly.
4.Identify supplier production weaknesses in the production system that leads to defects.
Pre-delivery or Pre-Shipment Goods Inspection
• When was the last time you bought a shipment of garbage?
• AIM Control inspection group Vietnam provide customers with pre-shipment inspection services that will eliminate unexpected supplier product and quality surprises.
Pre-shipment inspection: is a way of making sure you get what you expect from the supplier. pre-shipment inspection means getting an inspector to do a check on what is being loaded into the container, what is in the boxes, and that it works. if you are a trading operation that buys a variety of consumer or simple products and consolidates your shipment, a quick 1-2 days pre-shipment inspection on your goods to verify the supplier’s obligations to you is probably what you need to prevent your losses
The PSI or FRI (Final Random Inspection) should take place when at least 80% of the production is reached and packed into export cartons.
This inspection covers: product appearance (AQL), workmanship quality, size measurements, weight check, functionality assortment, accessories, labeling & logos, packaging, packing and other tests and special requirements, depending on the product and the export market.
Our team of inspectors chooses a specific quantity of completed products - quantity according to - and inspects them according to your specifications, requirements and according to our protocols and expertise.
After completion of the inspection, a fully detailed inspection report with pictures and comments is sent to you. Then you are able to Accept or Reject your shipment online.
In case of a failed inspection you should consider using our and ask for a Re-inspection. For some tricky shipments you might also consider a full carton/ products Inspection. We also help you to find solutions with your supplier.
YOUR REQUESTS:
How to make sure I will get what I paid for ?
What type of defect is my production suffering from ?
What is the % of defective products in my shipment ?
Are my products functioning correctly ?
Are my shipping marks, packing and labeling correct ?
When? The Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI), also called Final Random Inspection (FRI) will take place when at least 80% of the products are ready and packed into export cartons. You can of course specify when booking online that you want 100% of the products to be ready for this inspection.
Where? The final random inspection or pre shipment inspection will take place at the factory; anywhere in Vietnam & International Local. In some case it could take place at the forwarder's premises or at the pier.
What? The Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI) covers all possible on site checks of your products:
• Product appearance (AQL) inspection
• Workmanship inspection.
• Safety and function inspection.
• Quantity inspection.
• Assortment inspection.
• Colors inspection.
• Size & measurements inspection.
• Weight inspection.
• Functionality inspection.
• Accessories inspection.
• Labeling & logos inspection.
• Packaging & packing (including the shipping marks) inspection.
• Loading & Stuffing, Sealing supervision
+ Any other special requirements you may have...
Our team of experienced Vietnamese or Western inspectors chooses a specific quantity of completed products - quantity according to AQL tables - and inspects them according to your specifications, requirements and according to our protocols and expertise. After completion of the inspection, a fully detailed inspection report with pictures and comments is sent to you. Then you are able to Accept or Reject your shipment online.
Why? Because it is simply essential to check your products before the shipment! And this even if you work with a trading company or with an agent... Your vendor, wether he is a factory, a trading company or an agent will have no interest to inform you of any potential or real quality issue...
Since about the second half of the twentieth century importers have used the services of independent inspection of AIM Control Inspection of companies to certify the quality and quantity of products they want to import. These inspections, assure the importer that goods conform to the technical specifications and the quality standards laid down in the contract and that the quantity exported are accurate. The services of such inspection companies are utilized not only by private business firms, but also by State-owned enterprises and government departments. In fact, the regulations in many countries require goods procured by government departments to be inspected and certified for quality and quantity by independent and competent inspection companies.
Trust is good... But control is much better !
Benefit & Advantages of this quality inspection:
Performing a Pre Shipment Inspection will allow you to:
• Use our inspection report as a bargaining tool with your vendor!
• Know the percentage of defects affecting your products.
• Know the seriousness of the quality issues.
• Refuse defective shipments.
• Prevent to shortages of quantity & quality goods
• Bargain with your vendor in case of quality issue(s).
• Avoid unexpected costs & delays.
• Keep pressure on your vendor shoulders.
• Show your client(s) you care.
• Save time and secure your business!
Warmest regards,
Dr Capt Nguyen Te Nhan / G.D
Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group
-------------------------------------------------------
Tel : +84-8-3832-7204
Fax : +84-8-3832-8393
Cell : +84903615612
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
MSN : [email protected]
Skype: aimcontrol
http://www.aimcontrolgroup.com
http://www.kiemdind.org
http://www.giamdinh.org
http://www.inspectionvietnam.com
http://www.vietnamexpediting.com
Our Branches:
Vietnam Albania Algeria American Samoa Angola Antigua Antilles Argentina Aruba Ascension Island Australia Austrialia Azores Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Cambodia Cameroon Canada Canary Islands Cape Verde Islands Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Falkland Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Madeira Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Morocco Myanmar Namibia Netherlands Antilles New Zealand Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of Panama Romania Russia Samoa Saudi Arabia Scotland Senegal Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand Trinidad & Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks. Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay US Venezuela Virgin Islands Yemen Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe
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