Product testing services is very necessary for all import and export companies.As more jurisdictions adopt legislation making it necessary for companies to declare their products’ material and chemical make-up, and restricting the use of hazardous substances, manufacturers and importers need to ensure that their products, parts and components comply in order to maintain market access.

SeaRates product testing services can be tailored to complement compliance strategies for numerous health and environmental regulations including: REACH, CPSIA , RoHS, California Proposition 65, and many other global legislations and requirements.SeaRates develop and execute product testing plans to determine a product’s compliance status with regards to material/chemical make-up; to determine which elements need to be replaced or redesigned; and to determine how new compliant materials and components will perform in the field: providing not only environmental compliance but also product reliability.

Our Pre-Production Inspection service is your key to due diligence on a factory under consideration for partnership. Searates PPI allows our customers to have a mature view of materials preparation, tooling preparation, machinery available, labeling, production scheduling and all arrangements for production and packaging.

The carpenter’s rule is to measure twice, cut once. Pre-Production Inspection allows for corrections and improvements before mass production begins. SeaRates can systematically break down the situation against your specifications including checks on:

- components
- materials
- finished product
- quantity and quality of raw materials
- any potential dangers in production with which to prevent costly changes
- suggest any lab testing on equipment/components deemed by our experienced inspectors

SeaRates understands what our overseas customers need and our inspectors and staff are trained to keep one thing in mind – our customers’ needs.SeaRates continues to add value to orders for our customers by staving off potential disaster by properly evaluating the factory and production condition from an outside persepctive.

The purpose of a First Batch Inspection, or Intial Quality Inspection, is to check production procedures and quality of the “first batch” of product. By correcting mistakes in the beginning stages of production, SeaRates can consult both our customer and their factory on how to proceed in the most efficient and effective manner to save the order.

SeaRates generally implements the following method for First Batch Inspection:

1. Check carefully materials and components for quality and consistency
2. Closely check batch compared to approved sample and customer specifications and requirements
3. Communicate and confirm the factory is clear about possible changes that need to be made in the production process
4. Monitor factory in-house QC policy and management

SeaRates takes a unique and refreshing approach to our inspection service. We are committed to offering our customers a comprehensive service, “A to Z” if you will, whereby you will never be stranded on a failed inspection. The main difference between us and the inspection-only companies out there is that we pride ourselves on the knowledge we have of ordering from Chinese factories, and we use that knowledge and experience on your behalf to source, secure, inspect and deliver your products to you.That being said the inspection we do for your company is one part of the entire process. Our inspection team is trained to understand the complete process of the entire order, and therefore we support our customers before, during and after the order. Our service team will get involved in your order and ensure that order scheduling, tracking, communications with you and the factory – these are all key elements for a successful order. We are involved in your business and will work and fight on your behalf to ensure mistakes are reduced to as few as possible.

The purpose of a During Production Inspection is to check on production mid-way through the production process to check several things including:

- Will the factory be on-time on total production?
- Does the production product meet requirements and spectifications listed in the Purchase Order?
- Are the proper in-house QC measures in place?
- How can I prove to my customer that production is going smoothly

Although the above things are important, perhaps the most important purpose for conducting a During Production Inspection is to show the factory that you are serious and will be checking on this order throughout the process and when it comes to quality and time requirements, you mean business! Let SeaRates help manage your order and your factory.

Our During Production Inspection includes:

1. Product appearance
2. Weight measurements
3. Dimensions measurements
4. Labeling and bar codes
5. Workmanship
6. Quantities of product completed
7. Packaging and packing including shipping marks

We also pay careful attention to any additional customized requirements you might need highlighted in the PO or communicated to us through our Order Management System.SeaRates takes a unique and refreshing approach to our inspection service. We are committed to offering our customers a comprehensive service, “A to Z” if you will, whereby you will never be stranded on a failed inspection. The main difference between us and the inspection-only companies out there is that we pride ourselves on the knowledge we have of ordering from Chinese factories, and we use that knowledge and experience on your behalf to source, secure, inspect and deliver your products to you.That being said the inspection we do for your company is one part of the entire process. Our inspection team is trained to understand the complete process of the entire order, and therefore we support our customers before, during and after the order. Our service team will get involved in your order and ensure that order scheduling, tracking, communications with you and the factory – these are all key elements for a successful order. We are involved in your business and will work and fight on your behalf to ensure mistakes are reduced to as few as possible.

The order is complete (or close to complete). Don’t you want to know what you’ll expect to find when you or your customer can expect to find when the container is opened? The purpose of the Pre-Shipment Inspection is to give you a clear depiction of the state of your order before it is shlpped. There is nothing worse for your business than receiving product that you or your customer cannot accept – thus affecting your bottom line and more importantly your reputation!!

SeaRates systematically and thoroughly follows your guidelines to inspect your order including the following aspects:

1. Product appearance
2. Weight measurements
3. Dimensions measurements
4. Labeling and bar codes
5. Workmanship
6. Quantities of product completed
7. Packaging and packing including shipping marks

We also provide a professional SeaRates Inspection Report in PDF format for your review. You can also check all information on our SeaRates Order Processing SystemSeaRates takes a unique and refreshing approach to our inspection service. We are committed to offering our customers a comprehensive service, “A to Z” if you will, whereby you will never be stranded on a failed inspection. The main difference between us and the inspection-only companies out there is that we pride ourselves on the knowledge we have of ordering from Chinese factories, and we use that knowledge and experience on your behalf to source, secure, inspect and deliver your products to you.That being said the inspection we do for your company is one part of the entire process. Our inspection team is trained to understand the complete process of the entire order, and therefore we support our customers before, during and after the order. Our service team will get involved in your order and ensure that order scheduling, tracking, communications with you and the factory – these are all key elements for a successful order. We are involved in your business and will work and fight on your behalf to ensure mistakes are reduced to as few as possible.

The purpose of Container Loading Inspection is to minimize surprises. Our trained inspectors can supervise the loading and ensure that you know what to expect when the container is delivered to you or directly to your customer.

1. Full Quantity Check
2. Check of the Packing List compared to loading
3. Conditions of the container inside and out
4. Check of Quality of cartons
5. Quick check of product quality before shipment

Quality cartons packed into a clean container in a way that protects the goods during transit with shipping marks and quantities matching your requirements. SeaRates gets the results you need to order with confidence!

The purpose of On-site Sorting Service is simple: when your factory fails inspection and there is work to do to sort defective products from the good ones, SeaRates can manage the process to keep your factory honest and ensure a problem order becomes a successful one. Inspecting as many units as possible in the shortest time possible following a short list of specific points is our goal here. According to your instruction, SeaRates onsite inspection expert(s) will inspect as many products as possible in a short time frame to pull out defective goods and have the factory rework them, reproduce replacements, or refund you by reducing the invoice balance on final payment.SeaRates is efficient. For OSS, we understand that time is of the essence and that you might need to catch a vessel to meet you and/or your customer’s deadline. We are the best in the business to getting your order back to spec when needed.SeaRates has singlehandedly saved orders for our customers because we are willing to stay on factory site and do the dirty work to right a wrong order. Need this service? Let us know!