Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
What is a Pre-shipment Inspection / Final Random Inspection?
A Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) or Final Random Inspection (FRI) is an inspection service that is conducted before shipment when your production is 100% completed and at least 80% packed.
When should you use Pre-shipment Inspection / Final Random Inspection?
Before you ship. We suggest you reserve ample time for a Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) or Final Random Inspection (FRI) according to your shipment schedule. The time to reserve really depends on
- the risk you can take if the inspection result is a fail.
- the time factory needed to take corrective actions.
Product Categories
Product Categories
SoftlinesCustomers’ expectations are high in the softlines industry. Any quality issue, price discrepancy, or late delivery directly affects your business finances and reputation. Accelerated fashion seasons in the apparel and home textile industry create an urgency to quickly produce quality products that are compliant. With softlines, textile, footwear and accessories companies expanding into new global markets, they face an increasingly complex environment that challenges the turn-around of goods.
We help you manage risk and achieve your goals of quality products being shipped in a timely manner. By combining quality assurance and quality control services at all stages of the product life cycle, Bureau Veritas can help protect your reputation and brand.
Our inspectors and auditors have experience within the apparel, footwear and accessories marketplace allowing us to offer inspection and audit services worldwide for all kinds of softline products.- ACCESSORIES
From supplier qualification through to final shipment; our specialists help you avoid supply chain disruptions allowing you to ship quality products on time.
- Belts
- Handbags
- Laptop bags
- Purses
- FABRIC & HOME FURNISHINGS
At every stage of your supply chain we verify your product meets time to market demands, and satisfies consumer expectations.
- Curtains
- Cushions
- Fabric
- Linen
- FOOTWEAR
Our product specialists partner you to make the right supplier choice and verify the quality and safety of your footwear before shipment.
- Leather Shoes
- Men, Women, Children and babies shoes
- Synthetic shoes
- Textiles shoes
- GARMENTS
At every stage of your supply chain we verify your electrical goods meet time to market demands, and satisfy consumer expectations.
- Activewear
- Fashion wear
- Jeans
- Linen
- Shirts
- Sleepwear
- Soft furnishings(cushions, curtains, and etc.)
- Underwear
- Jackets
- Power Tools
- Small Domestic Appliances
- SMART WEAR
In today’s connected world, more and more softline product are integrating technology. As a global leader in both softlines and wireless, our BV Best Practice...
- Connected Footwear
- Intelligent Textiles
HARDLINESSince hardlines encompasses an extensive array of products, ranging from furniture, jewelry, office and household goods, to candles and more - they often require a focused inspection and audit approach. Our BV Best Practice specifications have done the hard work for you. We have identified the necessary requirements for multiple global markets helping you with improved product quality, better branding and a reduction in customer complaints and returns due to poor quality.
- INDOOR
At every stage of your supply chain we verify your product meets time to market demands, and satisfies consumer expectations.
- Candles
- Cookware
- Craft & Decoration
- Kitchenware
- OFFICE
Our product specialists partner you to make the right supplier choice and verify the quality and safety of your furniture before shipment.
- Cabinets
- Chairs & Tables
- Shelving
- Stationery & Supplies
- OUTDOOR
From supplier qualification through to final shipment; our specialists help you avoid supply chain disruptions allowing you to ship quality products on time.
- Building Products
- Camping Products
- Patio Furniture
- Tools
- PERSONAL
Our quality management approach verifies that your personal goods meet best in class inspection requirements and satisfy the demands of your customers.
- Luggage
- Pet Care
- Sporting Goods
- Watches
TOYSOur quality assurance services for toy and juvenile products include both specialized services to meet specific needs and testing services to help assess if your product meets required governmental regulations and industry standards.
- CLASSICAL
At every stage of your supply chain we verify your toys meet time to market demands, and satisfy consumer expectations.
- Arts & Crafts
- Balls
- Construction Toys
- Musical Toys
- Fancy Dress
- Kids Jewelry
- Kids Kitchenware
- Kids Make-up products
- Metal Toys
- Plastic Toys
- Plush Toys
- Science Sets
- Seasonal Novelties
- ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Our product specialists partner you to make the right supplier choice and verify the quality and safety of your electrical toy before shipment..
- JUVENILE PRODUCTS
From supplier qualification through to final shipment; our specialists help you avoid supply chain disruptions allowing you to ship quality products on time.
- Baby Furnishings
- Bedding
- Safety/Security
- Transportation
- WIRELESS CONNECTED
Our quality management approach verifies that your connected toys meet best in class inspection requirements and satisfy the demands of your customers.
- Drones
- Internet Connected
- Quadcopters
- Robots
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICSThe electrical and electronics industries face a number of challenges preparing their products for the marketplace. Identifying and conforming to global requirements in a changing regulatory environment, optimizing product development, assessing suppliers and auditing their factories, and monitoring quality throughout the supply chain. Added to these are rising concerns that it is the producer’s responsibility to see a product through to the end of its useful life. Bureau Veritas has the comprehensive capabilities to partner with you in solving these issues.
- CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Our product specialists partner you to make the right supplier choice and verify the quality and safety of your consumer electronics shipment.
- Audio/Video
- IT Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Battery Operated Electronic Items
- CONSUMER GOODS
At every stage of your supply chain we verify your electrical goods meet time to market demands, and satisfy consumer expectations.
- Large Domestic Appliances
- Lighting Chains
- Power Tools
- Small Domestic Appliances
- Generator Driven Appliances
- SMART HOME
Our quality management approach verifies that your personal goods meet best in class inspection requirements and satisfy the demands of your customers.
- Entertainment
- Heating
- Lighting
- Security
- Video Consoles
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Our product specialists partner you to make the right supplier choice and verify the quality and safety of your telecommunications products before shipment.
- Feature Phones
- Routers
- Smart Phones
- Tablets
Why should you use Pre-Shipment Inspection / Final Random Inspection?
A Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) or Final Random Inspection (FRI) is excellent insurance for your business and products before you ship. It is an effective inspection service to ensure the final products and packaging are in line with prescribed specifications. It safeguards your product against costly risks and helps you make an informed decision before releasing the shipment.
How does it work?
A Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) or Final Random Inspection (FRI) will choose a specific quantity of completed products according to AQL. Our qualified inspectors help you assess whether the final product meets all quality specifications (i.e. color, workmanship, label, function, fit, packaging of products, etc.) according to your standard.
What is the Pre-Shipment Inspection / Final Random Inspection process?
- Get a consultation session with us or directly book via InSpec by BV
- Choose onsite inspection or remote inspection
- Submit your production specification or approved samples
- Our inspectors perform onsite or remote inspection
- Inspection Report ready for you
(IPC/IPI)
Initial Production Check
Early stage of your production
(DUPRO)
During Production Check
During production
(PSI)
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Final stage of your production
Full Inspection
Full inspection is a unique quality control process that helps ensure each product’s quality before shipping.
InSpec By Bureau Veritas
INSPEC BY BV is an online booking platform to improve your product quality and reduce returns with systematic inspection and audits. You will experience a fast, easy-to-use booking flow for your product inspection services, and you can book one of our next available product specialists to be at your factory for service as quickly as the next day
- Quality Inspection and Audit Services with Fast & Easy Online BookingÂ
- Same Day Report To Help You Make Timely Decision *Â
- Real-time Quotation based on All-inclusive Pricing *Â
- Online Dashboard to Monitor Your Draft Bookings & ReportsÂ
- Performed by Bureau Veritas Team & Available Globally
* Vary depending on region and service
Why Bureau Veritas?
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. Created in 1828, the Group has more than 80,000 employees located in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories around the globe.
As one of the world's leading third-party inspection companies, our inspection team all undergo rigorous technical qualification and integrity training before performing any type of inspection. We offer standard and tailor-made quality control inspection for a wide array of softline and hardline products.
Bureau Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
Global footprint and local expertise
Bureau Veritas carries out over 400,000 inspections and audits every year. We have over 1200 fully qualified inspectors across 85 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Product expertise
Your product quality inspection is conducted with BV’s inspection protocols which are based on our standard practices and decades of experience from assessing millions of factories and products. All our protocols are optimized to meet today’s requirements.
Ethic & independent quality control
As the world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, we put ethics and integrity at the very top of our priority list. Our Code of Ethics ensures our staff members maintain integrity, professional competence, confidentiality, professional behavior, and high ethical standards in their day-to-day business activities.