As an extension of your quality control organization we protect your products and interests. Our local operations personnel are very experienced, both in terms of product knowledge and technical capability. Our aim is to help you improve your outsourcing strategy and supply chain management.
We adhere to the recognized industry standards for inspections, audits and factory assessments.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4
NF06-021/022
ISO 14000 (Environmental)
MIL-STD105E/ ABC-STD105
DIN 40080
ISO 9000 (Social)
ISO 2859 (AQL tables)
BS6001
We Can Accommodate Many Different Situations or Any Other Customer Specified Inspection System. For more information please call 866-447-4677 (toll free) or 803-746-4754 (international).
Your confidentiality and product integrity are of the utmost importance to us. We do not share or sell company information. We use non-disclosure agreements (your’s/ours’) and abide by a strict Code of Ethics.
We offer multiple levels of quality, engineering, and technical capability within our personnel. We match the staff requirements to the project scope as this facilitates the most benefit for your money.
We have an extensive profile of reports and forms available in our Forms Library for download as needed. They are comprehensive, thorough and complete. They are written and submitted in English, then loaded into your account within 12-24 hours after completion.
We make it simple to utilize our services; email, web or phone.
We have built in systems and programs to move data, files, drawings, pictures and quality specifications quickly around the world.
Our secure payment gateways allow us to accept transactions worldwide. We offer secure ACH, E-Check, and Credit Card transactions on line. You will be sent a link in our “Description of Services” document after the quotation process.
QA STANDARDS:
Method of Acceptance Sampling The most cost-effective, time-efficient way to determine whether items from a production lot have been produced, packaged, stored, and shipped appropriately is to inspect a sampling. Sampling inspections are the accepted norm for the inspections and audit industry. Through sampling, International Quality Inspections (IQ Inspections) can ensure that our customers receive quality products without costing them a fortune by inspecting every single item.
AQL The Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) constitutes a standard for the industry for the maximum allowable amount of errors, variations, and defects in the products undergoing inspection. Once the maximum has been exceeded, the inspection is rescinded, and the product has failed the inspection. IQ Inspections follow the standards laid out in the ISO 2859 (AQL Tables) during its inspections. Typically, IQ Inspections are performed at the General Inspection Level II.
Upon request from clients, different AQLs for each defect classification can be determined for specific inspections, if the inspection has not already begun. However, unless otherwise specified by the client, IQ Inspections will adhere completely to the AQL Tables created from ISO 2859. There are many interactive AQL Sampling Tables available online for review (i.e. sqconline.com, etc.).
Standards IQ Inspections inspectors and auditors uphold the following industry standards: ISO 2859 (AQL Tables), MIL-STD-105E / ABC-STD 105, SA8000, DIN40.080, ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 / BS6001, ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993, ISO 14000, and NFK06-021/022.
SA 8000 IQ Inspections adheres to the requirements laid out in SA8000 for all of its Social Accountability Factory Audits. SA 8000 is a global ethical standard that provides a way to determine whether factory owners are being adequately socially and ethically responsible and accountable for all factory and employee activity and processes.
ISO 14000 ISO 14000 is a series of International Standards that have been developed to incorporate environmental aspects into business operations and product standards.
Defect Classification
Critical A critical defect is any aspect of the inspected items that may cause injury or harm or may endanger the life or safety of the eventual user of the items or anyone near the eventual user during use. Critical defects also are when an aspect of the items interferes completely with the items intended functionality. Critical defects will cause production of items to be postponed until the defect has been corrected.
Major A major defect is any feature of the inspected items that may negatively affect the item's functionality or marketability in such a way that the item will be impossible to sell or that users who do purchase the item will request a refund or replacement.
Minor A minor defect is similar to a major defect in that some unplanned aspect is present in the items. It differs from the major defect in that this aspect does not negatively affect its appearance, functionality, or marketability. It is most likely that users will still be satisfied by the product.
Lot Size The term "lot size" refers to the total amount of items included in the random sampling. These items have already been produced and packaged.
Inspection Levels There are three general inspection levels and four special inspections levels as determined in ISO 2859. General level II is the norm and the most frequently used level by IQ Inspections. The general levels are used for inspections of non-destructive materials. General Level I is used when less discrimination is needed on the products. General Level III is the most discriminating, and an inspection of the largest number of samples is required. This eliminates more risk, because more of the items have been inspected.
The Special Levels of inspection are necessary when large sampling risks or relatively small samples are taken. Large sampling risks occur, for example, when the items being inspected are destructive, when the inspection will be very time consuming, or when a repetitive process is involved.
NON-DISCLOSURES:
As it is our aim to protect your product integrity we believe in the use of non-disclosure (NDS) agreements. We typically will have them signed in the US as well as Asia. We can use your form (if available) or our own internal form.
We also want you to know that we do not share or sell company information. We work extremely hard to protect your confidentiality and privacy. Please review our Code of Ethics section for more information.
LEVELS OF INSPECTION:
We offer three different levels of inspection:
Level One: Basic inspection (performed by an inspections team)
Level Two: Factory audits and assessments (performed by a product specialist and his or her team)
Level Three: Engineering and process control (performed by an engineer and his or her team)
If you require more specialized technical services please contact us to discuss how we may help 866-447-4677 (toll free) or 803-746 4754 (international). We have access to a broad array of technical, quality and engineering personnel in many diverse fields.
Inspection Layout (picture frame) - India
REPORTS:
We have a Forms and Reports library where documents are kept, to be downloaded as needed. All our reports and forms are in English and are filled out in English then emailed and loaded into your account for review. Typically reports are in your account within 12-24 hours after completion of our services. Some of the typical forms are; Inspection (basic and extended), Factory Audit / Assessment (basic and extended), Social Audit, Description of Services, etc...
Once you create your customer account you will be able to manage and track all details regarding your orders, as well as details concerning, description, status, cost, location, product information, factory contacts and related documents. You can create orders, upload new notes on various existing orders and upload new documents as needed. Our programmers have tried to make our site simple and friendly to use. Create your customer account now to get started.
PAYMENT:
Invoices and payments are a breeze using our secure online payment gateways. After the quotation is accepted you will be sent a "Description of Services" document outlining the specific details of your order. Within that document will be a link to our secure payment site. You can make online payments via secure ACH and E-Check transactions domestically. You can also make secure online Credit Card payments using Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Credit Cards are accepted for international and domestic orders.
Your confidentiality and product integrity are of the utmost importance to us. We do not share or sell company information. We use non-disclosure agreements (your’s/ours’) and abide by a strict Code of Ethics.
Method of Acceptance Sampling
As it is our aim to protect your product integrity we believe in the use of non-disclosure (NDS) agreements. We typically will have them signed in the US as well as Asia. We can use your form (if available) or our own internal form.
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