Any recommendation for QC inspector Ningbo area? a forwarder?

[Cruiser]

Any recommendation for QC inspector Ningbo area? a forwarder?
THX

 

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[Walter Hay]

Any recommendation for QC inspector Ningbo area? a forwarder?
THX

Your best option is to contact the Chinese office of one of the very old-established inspection services. They are totally reliable, otherwise they wouldnt still be in business after 100 years or more.

I list them in my book, but here is one: SGS

They are based in Switzerland. Established in late 1800s. This link takes you direct to their China site.

Here is an extract from my book:
"I strongly encourage the use of inspection services for quality, safety, and legal compliance matters. I am here referring to the use of an inspection service for your own peace of mind, not as part of complying with Alibaba's Trade Assurance scheme.

Inspection services in China are multiplying rapidly and it is common on some business forums to see numerous Chinese individuals and sourcing services jumping on the bandwagon and offering their services.

The big question is how well do they do their job, how reliable are they and are they ethical? I will first deal with inspection businesses offering their services on B2B websites. I will use Alibaba as an example, because they have a huge number of listings for inspection services.

I did some research on a number of the multitude of Inspection Services listed on Alibaba, and found that many of them list a low fee that covers only a basic service, but they charge a lot more for a complete inspection service.

Inspection services in China are completely uncontrolled. Some of the services listed by Alibaba quote membership of bodies that I have never heard of. In effect their whole system relies entirely on trust."

Walter

 

[Cruiser]

Thank you Walter!
Can you recommend any other company besides SGS?

Your best option is to contact the Chinese office of one of the very old-established inspection services. They are totally reliable, otherwise they wouldnt still be in business after 100 years or more.

I list them in my book, but here is one: SGS

They are based in Switzerland. Established in late 1800s. This link takes you direct to their China site.

Here is an extract from my book:
"I strongly encourage the use of inspection services for quality, safety, and legal compliance matters. I am here referring to the use of an inspection service for your own peace of mind, not as part of complying with Alibaba's Trade Assurance scheme.

Inspection services in China are multiplying rapidly and it is common on some business forums to see numerous Chinese individuals and sourcing services jumping on the bandwagon and offering their services.

The big question is how well do they do their job, how reliable are they and are they ethical? I will first deal with inspection businesses offering their services on B2B websites. I will use Alibaba as an example, because they have a huge number of listings for inspection services.

I did some research on a number of the multitude of Inspection Services listed on Alibaba, and found that many of them list a low fee that covers only a basic service, but they charge a lot more for a complete inspection service.

Inspection services in China are completely uncontrolled. Some of the services listed by Alibaba quote membership of bodies that I have never heard of. In effect their whole system relies entirely on trust."

Walter

 

[Walter Hay]

Your best option is to contact the Chinese office of one of the very old-established inspection services. They are totally reliable, otherwise they wouldnt still be in business after 100 years or more.

I list them in my book, but here is one: SGS

They are based in Switzerland. Established in late 1800s. This link takes you direct to their China site.

Here is an extract from my book:
"I strongly encourage the use of inspection services for quality, safety, and legal compliance matters. I am here referring to the use of an inspection service for your own peace of mind, not as part of complying with Alibaba's Trade Assurance scheme.

Inspection services in China are multiplying rapidly and it is common on some business forums to see numerous Chinese individuals and sourcing services jumping on the bandwagon and offering their services.

The big question is how well do they do their job, how reliable are they and are they ethical? I will first deal with inspection businesses offering their services on B2B websites. I will use Alibaba as an example, because they have a huge number of listings for inspection services.

I did some research on a number of the multitude of Inspection Services listed on Alibaba, and found that many of them list a low fee that covers only a basic service, but they charge a lot more for a complete inspection service.

Inspection services in China are completely uncontrolled. Some of the services listed by Alibaba quote membership of bodies that I have never heard of. In effect their whole system relies entirely on trust."

Walter

 

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[Walter Hay]

Can you recommend any other company besides SGS?

Bureau Veritas. http://www.bureauveritas.com/ Head office France, with offices worldwide. Established 1828.

TUV Rhineland. https://www.tuv.com/world/en Not to be confused with TUV SUD another substantial inspection service also based in Germany, but TUV SUD does not provide services for small importers. Both original TUVs were established in Germany in the late 1800s.

KRT Audit Corporation. http://www.krtinspect.com/ US based, with operations in 12 countries.

Walter

 

[Cruiser]

Bureau Veritas. http://www.bureauveritas.com/ Head office France, with offices worldwide. Established 1828.

TUV Rhineland. https://www.tuv.com/world/en Not to be confused with TUV SUD another substantial inspection service also based in Germany, but TUV SUD does not provide services for small importers. Both original TUVs were established in Germany in the late 1800s.

KRT Audit Corporation. http://www.krtinspect.com/ US based, with operations in 12 countries.

Walter

Thanks Walter, you are the man!

 

[Cruiser]

I just got these quotes, sharing for everybody to know how much PSI costs:

from KRT:
Our China shipment inspection rate is US$295, but new customers receive a one-time, US$100 new customer discount, which reduces that rate to just US$195. After your first inspection, we can offer you an on-going discounted rate of only US$265.

And this from SGS:
Inspection level ll, sample size 200pcs, 1 man-day USD330 + travelling fee USD30 + VAT 6% = USD381.6

 

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[David Foster]

Any recommendation for QC inspector Ningbo area? a forwarder?
THX

I work with a QC inspector and he's in Shanghai but we are working on a project with a factory in Ningbo. I'd be happy to recommend him and his business, he's done amazing work for me over the last 6-7 years or so.

I'm brand new here so I don't know the rules about providing information like that. Maybe you can send me a private message?

David

 

[Cruiser]

I work with a QC inspector and he's in Shanghai but we are working on a project with a factory in Ningbo. I'd be happy to recommend him and his business, he's done amazing work for me over the last 6-7 years or so.

I'm brand new here so I don't know the rules about providing information like that. Maybe you can send me a private message?

David

Thanks David, I appreciate that, but I already contracted KRT.

 

[enoch]

I suggest you choose a well-known company, I am Chinese and I know the style of work Chinese. Many people prioritize their own profits when working. Joining the factory gave him enough money that he would ignore some of the defective products.
As a Chinese, I don't like to do that. Be honest with your words.

 

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[Walter Hay]

Thanks David, I appreciate that, but I already contracted KRT.

Very sensible. You will not do better. KRT will definitely have your interests in mind when they do the inspection and provide you with a report.

Walter

 

[Cruiser]

Very sensible. You will not do better. KRT will definitely have your interests in mind whent do the inspection and provide you with a report.

Walter

Very satisfied with their service.