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Inspection standards and methods for wine bottles
The appearance and use of glass has a history of more than four thousand years, glass was first made by the ancient Egyptians. Later, in response to the needs of commodities, became industrial materials. In the 18th century, optical glass was made to suit the needs of telescopes. Later, with the demand of industrial development, various properties and uses of glass materials were produced. The glass bottle comes into being because of its packaging characteristics. In modern times, glass has been widely used in daily life, art, architecture and other fields.
Historically, wine bottles are often presented in front of the world in a simple style of "soy sauce bottle", glass material, less information and no emphasis on decoration. Nowadays, wine bottles are more and more colorful, there is a flourishing scene of flowers, and as a kind of culture, boarded the hall of elegance, become an important part of wine culture. While traditional wine bottles in the past focused on practicality, modern wine bottles are more artistic, thoughtful and scientific. Modern wine bottle is rich in connotation, which has gone beyond the concept of wine container, and has become a unique packaging art category and the carrier of elegant and vulgar culture.
Glass bottle inspection:
I. Mold inspection
1. Most manufacturers specializing in the production of glass wine bottles produce according to the molds provided by customers, or according to the newly opened molds of drawings and sample bottles. As for the key dimensions of molds that will affect the forming, they must communicate and negotiate with customers during mold opening to reach a consensus on the modification opinions of key dimensions.
2. All molds shall be equipped with the mouth mold, initial mold and finished mold when entering the factory, and shall be inspected according to the drawings or customer requirements.
Ii. First part inspection
1. It is in the mold after the machine before the fire, the production of the first 10 to 30 products, each mold pumping 2 to 3 products for size and specification inspection, inspection focus is the mouth height size; Orifice inside and outside diameter; Whether the lettering on the base is correct and clear; Is the bottle body pattern correct?
2. When the bottle just comes out of the defire line, the quality inspection monitor will limit the products of each mold to 2 -- 3, and test them in all aspects according to the drawings. The key point is that in addition to the above, the capacity measurement, material weight measurement, the inner and outer diameter of the mouth, when necessary, fill the bottle with water, use the customer's lid for physical assembly, and test whether it can be covered in place and whether it leaks. And make internal pressure, internal stress, acid and alkali resistance test.
Iii. Process inspection
1. Under the condition that the mold has not been changed, two pieces of each mold are pumped every 2 hours to test the capacity and weight of the material. In addition, the inner and outer diameters of the mouth should be tested.
2. New moulds may be replaced during the process because of moulds. Therefore, after the moulds are changed, the forming workshop shall immediately inform the quality inspection workshop, which must conduct the first part inspection and process inspection of the bottles made with the new moulds to prevent quality problems caused by missing inspection after the moulds are changed.
Iv. Full inspection
After the products come out of the annealing line, the quality inspection personnel (or the third party inspection) shall carry out the appearance inspection on all the products. The key points are:
(1) Bubble of the bottle: Bubble is the most common problem in the production of the glass bottle, and most quality inspection personnel can not grasp the size correctly. For example, bubble of the sealing surface of the bottle is not allowed to be more than 1mm; Bottle body: there are no more than 6 bubbles below 1mm within 1 square centimeter; There are no more than 3 bubbles of 1mm < 6mm, and the spacing is more than 20mm; Surface burst bubble is not allowed to have, it is difficult to grasp, only with different shapes of film comparison.
(2) Crooked neck: It is mainly caused by the dislocation between the mouth die and the forming die or the side of the mouth die is not completely placed on the forming die during the operation of the operator. It can be solved by correcting the operation of the operator. Even if it does not affect the fit of the lid, it also affects the appearance of the whole bottle.
(3) Oblique bottom: uneven material at the bottom, half of the thick, even more than half, affect the quality of the product, lower the grade of the bottom product.
(4) The thickness of the sealing line: it is not allowed for the sealing line to exceed the surface by 0.5mm, or even to have the feeling of scraping, especially on the sealing surface of the bottle mouth. The main reason is that the mold is not closed in place or wear, need to repair, grinding, polishing and combination.
(5) Material color: Generally speaking, the material color will not change greatly, unless the ingredients of the raw materials are changed, generally will not change, if there is a phenomenon of blue or blue, can adjust the formula for color removal.
(6) The inside and outside diameter of the mouth and the appearance of the concave mouth: the inside and outside diameter of the mouth and the door are the most prone to problems. Outer diameter: Because the mouth die is easy to stain with oil in use, resulting in small anti-slip teeth, the lid on the left and right slip, can not be tight; There is a concave mouth in the bottle mouth, and the inner plug of the lid can not be tightly inserted, which will lead to the leakage of wine, the main reason is that the material is too soft; Or the core-pulling speed is too fast after the material enters the initial mold, and the material is not completely formed. It is also possible that the core is too short, and it can be solved by appropriately lengthening the core.
(7) seat material (bottle skew) : the main reason is that the material is too red (the temperature is too high), not completely cooled, caused by the particle seat after molding, may also be formed out of the product is not in the center of the bottom caused by.
(8) Thin shoulder: Generally, square bottles are easy to appear. Because the mold design is so, it mainly depends on the soft material action and timing (material color) of the operator to prevent the dead Angle from running, which leads to thin arms, so that the inspection is difficult to grasp, and the damage is large during transportation or wine pouring and sales, resulting in losses. During the inspection, you can use a rubber hammer to gently tap the bladder, and immediately report any problems found so as to correct them.
(9) The bottle is not bright: the bottle is spotless, foggy, and the transparency is not good. The mold is mainly in the molding after the release agent, there is a layer of carbide on the inner surface, it can be polished.
(10) Hemp material: the hemp material on the bottle body is much, mainly because the furnace temperature in the pool is too low, the material is not fully cooked, or the feeding machine is too fast, which can reduce the machine speed, reduce the amount of material, ensure the solution temperature in the pool and other measures.
5. Random inspection in storage
The quality management personnel (or the third party inspection) shall sample the packed finished product batches to be stored in accordance with the AQL counting sampling plan. Sampling shall be carried out in all aspects (upper, middle and lower parts) as far as possible, and the qualified batches shall be inspected in strict accordance with the standards or customer requirements. The qualified batches shall be immediately stored, stacked neatly and marked clearly. The unqualified batch shall be immediately marked, quarantined and required to be reworked for disposal until it is qualified by random inspection.
Vi. Inspection of roasted flower processing bottles
1. Color rered: the main reason is that the temperature is too high, the speed of the net belt is too slow, and the color remover is caused by the reduction reaction.
2. Poor adhesion of flowery paper: in addition to the material of flowery paper itself, it is mainly caused by low temperature. Because of different materials of flowery paper, the temperature required for the baking of flowers is not the same, therefore, the baking of flowers must be adjusted.
3. Flower paper foam: There are many holes in the bottle flower paper baked out. The reason is that after pasting the flower paper, the bubble in the flower paper is not brushed off, or the surface of the flower paper is not dry, and the flower is baked immediately. To have baked flowers but unqualified products can be scraped with dilute hydrochloric acid, re - decal baking can be.
4. Mixed packaging of different degrees: Because the bottle type is identical and the number of degrees of the floral paper is different, it is easy to mix bottles of different degrees when decaling, baking, inspecting and packaging, leading to customer complaints and quality accidents.
Pre-production Inspection (PPI)
Evaluate the production status during the manufacturing process
Randomly inspect the finished samples on-site and compare them with your product spec
According to the evaluated status of finished and semi- finished samples, rearrange the QC layout in the factory.
Evaluate the packing details and packing material
Check the accuracy of production equipments and disposal methods for defective goods
100% inspection (Full Inspection)
When the merchandise is 100% completed, we will check the quality of goods unit by unit, which covers product description, style &color, workmanship, quality, function, label, package, size measurement if available etc, to make sure 100% of the goods meet your specified quality requirement. Note: for those products of high value or complicated internal structure, we suggest to take full inspection.Container Loading Supervision (CLS)
Before loading, our inspector will check products' information, qty, package, during the course of loading, our inspectors will keep closely look at the loading process, ensure that the export cartons are well arranged in the container with no risks of deformation, collapse, help manufacturer finish loading under correct and clear working clauses and working process. In general:damage/wet/hole/peculiar smell Check the qty of goods loaded and record the condition of outer packaging(master cartons/pallets).Randomly draw and open some cartons to verify that the goods meet with clients' specification Supervise the whole loading process.Seal the container with the custom's seal and unique quality inspection's seal Record the seal No. and departure time of container.
Random Inspection
(Pre-production Random Inspection, During Production Random Inspection, Pre-shipment Random Inspection) As per customer's quality requirement, we will sample the products according to international or other standards to inspect the packing, appearance, color, size, function, safety, etc.Purpose of Pre-production Random Inspection: To help know the production status & raw material quality and avoid any mistake on quality standard, order quantity and make sure that the order is arranged;
Purpose of During Production Random Inspection: To help know the production status & product quality during production and avoid any mass quality problem & abnormal production situation;
Purpose of Pre-shipment Random Inspection: To know the finished products quality & quantity and avoid any mass quality problem & shortage shipment.
What do our QC inspectors (quality inspector) do for the inspections ?
1. Confirm the quantity of the products.
2. Confirm the packing detail information of the products.
3. Check the information or marks reqiured by clients, such as the information on the carton, information on gift box, information
on products, warning text and all the others.
4. Check the overall appearance of the product.
5. Check the conmponents of the products.
6. Perform the general tests.
(1) General function test.
(2) Dimension of packing or products.
(3) Gross weight or net weight.
(4) Carton drop test.
(5) Barcode number test.
7. List all the defects of products found during the inspection.
8. Any other work that clients want us to do during the inspection.
1.Why do I need shipment inspections or factory audits?
In case of any Poor quality, incorrect shipments, unreal information from suppliers. Inspection is the most efficient way to protect buyer’s right.
2.How to start the inspection?
3.What information does the inspection report include?
Our written reports are very detailed, including accurate description of all defects and inconsistencies, statistic analysis based
on the highly recognized AQL standard and plentiful spot pictures for illustration.A written report + Original pictures will provided within 12hours after inspection.
4.How can I get a rapid quotation?
Getting a rapid quotation should have a complete condition,such as gross weight size,quantity and where is the factory and where will it ship to."
Inspection standards and methods for wine bottles
The appearance and use of glass has a history of more than four thousand years, glass was first made by the ancient Egyptians. Later, in response to the needs of commodities, became industrial materials. In the 18th century, optical glass was made to suit the needs of telescopes. Later, with the demand of industrial development, various properties and uses of glass materials were produced. The glass bottle comes into being because of its packaging characteristics. In modern times, glass has been widely used in daily life, art, architecture and other fields.
Historically, wine bottles are often presented in front of the world in a simple style of "soy sauce bottle", glass material, less information and no emphasis on decoration. Nowadays, wine bottles are more and more colorful, there is a flourishing scene of flowers, and as a kind of culture, boarded the hall of elegance, become an important part of wine culture. While traditional wine bottles in the past focused on practicality, modern wine bottles are more artistic, thoughtful and scientific. Modern wine bottle is rich in connotation, which has gone beyond the concept of wine container, and has become a unique packaging art category and the carrier of elegant and vulgar culture.
Glass bottle inspection:
I. Mold inspection
1. Most manufacturers specializing in the production of glass wine bottles produce according to the molds provided by customers, or according to the newly opened molds of drawings and sample bottles. As for the key dimensions of molds that will affect the forming, they must communicate and negotiate with customers during mold opening to reach a consensus on the modification opinions of key dimensions.
2. All molds shall be equipped with the mouth mold, initial mold and finished mold when entering the factory, and shall be inspected according to the drawings or customer requirements.
Ii. First part inspection
1. It is in the mold after the machine before the fire, the production of the first 10 to 30 products, each mold pumping 2 to 3 products for size and specification inspection, inspection focus is the mouth height size; Orifice inside and outside diameter; Whether the lettering on the base is correct and clear; Is the bottle body pattern correct?
2. When the bottle just comes out of the defire line, the quality inspection monitor will limit the products of each mold to 2 -- 3, and test them in all aspects according to the drawings. The key point is that in addition to the above, the capacity measurement, material weight measurement, the inner and outer diameter of the mouth, when necessary, fill the bottle with water, use the customer's lid for physical assembly, and test whether it can be covered in place and whether it leaks. And make internal pressure, internal stress, acid and alkali resistance test.
Iii. Process inspection
1. Under the condition that the mold has not been changed, two pieces of each mold are pumped every 2 hours to test the capacity and weight of the material. In addition, the inner and outer diameters of the mouth should be tested.
2. New moulds may be replaced during the process because of moulds. Therefore, after the moulds are changed, the forming workshop shall immediately inform the quality inspection workshop, which must conduct the first part inspection and process inspection of the bottles made with the new moulds to prevent quality problems caused by missing inspection after the moulds are changed.
Iv. Full inspection
After the products come out of the annealing line, the quality inspection personnel (or the third party inspection) shall carry out the appearance inspection on all the products. The key points are:
(1) Bubble of the bottle: Bubble is the most common problem in the production of the glass bottle, and most quality inspection personnel can not grasp the size correctly. For example, bubble of the sealing surface of the bottle is not allowed to be more than 1mm; Bottle body: there are no more than 6 bubbles below 1mm within 1 square centimeter; There are no more than 3 bubbles of 1mm < 6mm, and the spacing is more than 20mm; Surface burst bubble is not allowed to have, it is difficult to grasp, only with different shapes of film comparison.
(2) Crooked neck: It is mainly caused by the dislocation between the mouth die and the forming die or the side of the mouth die is not completely placed on the forming die during the operation of the operator. It can be solved by correcting the operation of the operator. Even if it does not affect the fit of the lid, it also affects the appearance of the whole bottle.
(3) Oblique bottom: uneven material at the bottom, half of the thick, even more than half, affect the quality of the product, lower the grade of the bottom product.
(4) The thickness of the sealing line: it is not allowed for the sealing line to exceed the surface by 0.5mm, or even to have the feeling of scraping, especially on the sealing surface of the bottle mouth. The main reason is that the mold is not closed in place or wear, need to repair, grinding, polishing and combination.
(5) Material color: Generally speaking, the material color will not change greatly, unless the ingredients of the raw materials are changed, generally will not change, if there is a phenomenon of blue or blue, can adjust the formula for color removal.
(6) The inside and outside diameter of the mouth and the appearance of the concave mouth: the inside and outside diameter of the mouth and the door are the most prone to problems. Outer diameter: Because the mouth die is easy to stain with oil in use, resulting in small anti-slip teeth, the lid on the left and right slip, can not be tight; There is a concave mouth in the bottle mouth, and the inner plug of the lid can not be tightly inserted, which will lead to the leakage of wine, the main reason is that the material is too soft; Or the core-pulling speed is too fast after the material enters the initial mold, and the material is not completely formed. It is also possible that the core is too short, and it can be solved by appropriately lengthening the core.
(7) seat material (bottle skew) : the main reason is that the material is too red (the temperature is too high), not completely cooled, caused by the particle seat after molding, may also be formed out of the product is not in the center of the bottom caused by.
(8) Thin shoulder: Generally, square bottles are easy to appear. Because the mold design is so, it mainly depends on the soft material action and timing (material color) of the operator to prevent the dead Angle from running, which leads to thin arms, so that the inspection is difficult to grasp, and the damage is large during transportation or wine pouring and sales, resulting in losses. During the inspection, you can use a rubber hammer to gently tap the bladder, and immediately report any problems found so as to correct them.
(9) The bottle is not bright: the bottle is spotless, foggy, and the transparency is not good. The mold is mainly in the molding after the release agent, there is a layer of carbide on the inner surface, it can be polished.
(10) Hemp material: the hemp material on the bottle body is much, mainly because the furnace temperature in the pool is too low, the material is not fully cooked, or the feeding machine is too fast, which can reduce the machine speed, reduce the amount of material, ensure the solution temperature in the pool and other measures.
5. Random inspection in storage
The quality management personnel (or the third party inspection) shall sample the packed finished product batches to be stored in accordance with the AQL counting sampling plan. Sampling shall be carried out in all aspects (upper, middle and lower parts) as far as possible, and the qualified batches shall be inspected in strict accordance with the standards or customer requirements. The qualified batches shall be immediately stored, stacked neatly and marked clearly. The unqualified batch shall be immediately marked, quarantined and required to be reworked for disposal until it is qualified by random inspection.
Vi. Inspection of roasted flower processing bottles
1. Color rered: the main reason is that the temperature is too high, the speed of the net belt is too slow, and the color remover is caused by the reduction reaction.
2. Poor adhesion of flowery paper: in addition to the material of flowery paper itself, it is mainly caused by low temperature. Because of different materials of flowery paper, the temperature required for the baking of flowers is not the same, therefore, the baking of flowers must be adjusted.
3. Flower paper foam: There are many holes in the bottle flower paper baked out. The reason is that after pasting the flower paper, the bubble in the flower paper is not brushed off, or the surface of the flower paper is not dry, and the flower is baked immediately. To have baked flowers but unqualified products can be scraped with dilute hydrochloric acid, re - decal baking can be.
4. Mixed packaging of different degrees: Because the bottle type is identical and the number of degrees of the floral paper is different, it is easy to mix bottles of different degrees when decaling, baking, inspecting and packaging, leading to customer complaints and quality accidents.
Pre-production Inspection (PPI)
Evaluate the production status during the manufacturing process
Randomly inspect the finished samples on-site and compare them with your product spec
According to the evaluated status of finished and semi- finished samples, rearrange the QC layout in the factory.
Evaluate the packing details and packing material
Check the accuracy of production equipments and disposal methods for defective goods
100% inspection (Full Inspection)
When the merchandise is 100% completed, we will check the quality of goods unit by unit, which covers product description, style &color, workmanship, quality, function, label, package, size measurement if available etc, to make sure 100% of the goods meet your specified quality requirement. Note: for those products of high value or complicated internal structure, we suggest to take full inspection.Container Loading Supervision (CLS)
Before loading, our inspector will check products' information, qty, package, during the course of loading, our inspectors will keep closely look at the loading process, ensure that the export cartons are well arranged in the container with no risks of deformation, collapse, help manufacturer finish loading under correct and clear working clauses and working process. In general:damage/wet/hole/peculiar smell Check the qty of goods loaded and record the condition of outer packaging(master cartons/pallets).Randomly draw and open some cartons to verify that the goods meet with clients' specification Supervise the whole loading process.Seal the container with the custom's seal and unique quality inspection's seal Record the seal No. and departure time of container.
Random Inspection
(Pre-production Random Inspection, During Production Random Inspection, Pre-shipment Random Inspection) As per customer's quality requirement, we will sample the products according to international or other standards to inspect the packing, appearance, color, size, function, safety, etc.Purpose of Pre-production Random Inspection: To help know the production status & raw material quality and avoid any mistake on quality standard, order quantity and make sure that the order is arranged;
Purpose of During Production Random Inspection: To help know the production status & product quality during production and avoid any mass quality problem & abnormal production situation;
Purpose of Pre-shipment Random Inspection: To know the finished products quality & quantity and avoid any mass quality problem & shortage shipment.
What do our QC inspectors (quality inspector) do for the inspections ?
1. Confirm the quantity of the products.
2. Confirm the packing detail information of the products.
3. Check the information or marks reqiured by clients, such as the information on the carton, information on gift box, information
on products, warning text and all the others.
4. Check the overall appearance of the product.
5. Check the conmponents of the products.
6. Perform the general tests.
(1) General function test.
(2) Dimension of packing or products.
(3) Gross weight or net weight.
(4) Carton drop test.
(5) Barcode number test.
7. List all the defects of products found during the inspection.
8. Any other work that clients want us to do during the inspection.
1.Why do I need shipment inspections or factory audits?
In case of any Poor quality, incorrect shipments, unreal information from suppliers. Inspection is the most efficient way to protect buyer’s right.
2.How to start the inspection?
3.What information does the inspection report include?
Our written reports are very detailed, including accurate description of all defects and inconsistencies, statistic analysis based
on the highly recognized AQL standard and plentiful spot pictures for illustration.A written report + Original pictures will provided within 12hours after inspection.
4.How can I get a rapid quotation?
Getting a rapid quotation should have a complete condition,such as gross weight size,quantity and where is the factory and where will it ship to."
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What testing is required for my product?
Regulatory laws and guidelines are an increasing challenge to importers through the world. How these affect you will vary widely based on your product type, component materials, where the product is being shipped, and the end-users in your market. Since the risk is so high, it is imperative you stay up to date on all relevant regulatory laws affecting your products. YONGSHUN staff can work with you to determine your exact requirements and propose a custom solution to best meet your needs. We also provide monthly updates on regulatory matters to keep our customers informed. Feel free to use the contact form to get on our newsletter list. -
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Is package testing necessary for all products?
Package testing is mandated by regulations for some products such as; food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dangerous goods, etc. This may cover both the design qualification, periodic retesting, and control of the packaging processes. For unregulated products, testing may be required by a contract or governing specification. However, for most consumer goods, package testing is often a business decision involving risk management for factors such as:
• cost of packaging
• cost of package testing
• value of package contents
• value of good will in your market
• product liability exposure
• other potential costs of inadequate packagingYONGSHUN staff would be happy to assess your specific product and packaging requirements to help you determine whether package testing can improve your quality deliverables.
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How can California Prop 65 affect my business?
Prop 65 is the 1986 voter-approved Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act that includes a list of Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. If a product contains a listed chemical, then the product must contain a “clear and reasonable” warning label informing consumers of the presence of the chemical and stating the chemical is known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Although companies with fewer than 10 employees are exempt, if they sell a violative product to a retailer with more than 10 employees, the retailer could receive a notice of violation. In these circumstances, retailers usually rely on clauses within their contacts with importers that require the importer take responsibility for the violation.
A plaintiff may seek injunctive relief requiring a company caught selling a violative product to suspend sales, conduct a recall, or reformulate the product. Plaintiffs can also obtain penalties of up to $2,500 per violation per day. A more general California statute allows most successful plaintiffs to recover their attorneys’ fees as well.
Many are now choosing to rely on 3rd party testing companies to verify that hazardous substances are not being used in their products.
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How can my products meet regulatory requirements for hazardous chemicals?
The simplest way is to engage a 3rd party testing company, such as YONGSHUN. Some manufacturers self-test and/or rely on local testing labs for certifying their products. However, there is no guarantee these labs, or their equipment, are reliable. Nor is there any guarantee the results are accurate. In either case, the importer may be held responsible for the product. In view of the risk, most companies opt to use a 3rd party testing lab. YONGSHUN’ 80,00 sf laboratory is centrally located in Hangzhou China, and does a broad range of consumer goods for all regulatory testing requirements. -
What should I know about my supplier?
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Why is a factory audit or supplier evaluation important?
Do you REALLY know who you are buying from? Do you REALLY know what their production capabilities are and whether they can produce what you expect? These are important questions when assessing a potential vendor. Asia is ripe with middlemen, sub-contracting, materials and component swapping, fraudulent certifications and licensing, and sub-standard facilities, materials, and equipment. The only way to be sure who your supplier is and what his capabilities are, is to do an onsite evaluation or audit. YONGSHUN has experienced professional staff that are ready to conduct your factory audit supplier evaluation. Contact us today for details on the broad range of audit and evaluation types we can provide for you. -
How do you monitor your inspectors work?
YONGSHUN has a dynamic inspector and auditor training and audit program. This includes periodic retraining and testing, unannounced visits to factories where quality control inspections, or factory audits, are being conducted, random interviews with suppliers, and random audits of inspector reports as well as periodic efficiency audits. Our inspectors program has resulted in developing staff of inspectors that are among the best in the industry, and our competitors frequently try to recruit them away. -
What kind of inspections do I need?
The type of quality control inspection you need largely depends on the quality goals you are trying to achieve, the relative importance of quality as it relates to your market, and whether there are any current production issues that need to be resolved.
We invite you to explore all the inspection types we provide by clicking here.
Or, you can contact us, and our staff can work with you to determine your exact requirements, and propose a custom solution to best meet your needs.
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What does AQL mean?
AQL is the acronym for Acceptable Quality Limit (or Level). This represents a statistical measurement of the maximum number and range of defects that is considered acceptable during a random sampling inspection of your goods. If the AQL is not achieved for a particular sampling of goods, you may accept shipment of the goods ‘as is’, demand a rework of the goods, renegotiate with you supplier, refuse the shipment, or choose another recourse based on your supplier agreement.
Defects found during a standard random inspection are sometimes classified into three levels: critical, major and minor. Critical defects are those that render the product unsafe or hazardous for the end user or that contravene mandatory regulations. Major defects can result in the product’s failure, reducing its marketability, usability or salability. Lastly, minor defects do not affect the product’s marketability or usability, but represent workmanship defects that make the product fall short of defined quality standards. Different companies maintain different interpretations of each defect type. Our staff can work with you to determine the AQL standard that meets your requirements according to the level of risk you are willing to assume. This becomes the primary reference during a pre-shipment inspection.
It is important to note; the AQL inspection is only a report on the findings at the time of the inspection. YONGSHUN, like all 3rd party QC companies, does not have the authority to make a decision as to whether your goods can be shipped. That is a decision only you can make in consultation with your supplier after reviewing the inspection report.
