Product requirements
List dimensions, materials, colors, functions, components, tolerances, appearance, labels, and packaging. Use photographs, drawings, or reference samples where words are not enough.
Defect classification
Decide how to treat critical, major, and minor defects for the product. The definitions should match your real customer and safety expectations.
Evidence and decisions
A report should show what was checked, how it was checked, what was found, and what decision is needed. Testing, inspection, and legal compliance are related but not identical.
Before you begin
Use this guide as a planning framework. Write down your assumptions, open questions, responsible parties, and the next decision before contacting a supplier.
A useful decision checklist
- What is the difference between inspection and testing?
- When should QC happen?
- Can a sourcing agent write an inspection checklist?
What to do next
After learning the framework, apply it to one real product and one real destination market; the details should be checked before money or production is committed.
Connect the next decision
Use this page as part of a clearer sourcing plan.
Information on this page is general education, not legal, customs, tax, testing, or professional compliance advice. Requirements depend on the product and destination market and should be checked before you order or sell.