Know who you entrust your production to.
A license, photos and a website prove nothing. Our auditors enter the factory, check the machines, the records, the books and the working conditions — then give you a reasoned decision.
Four audits, matched to the level of assurance you need.
Capacity audit
Verification of legal existence, floor space, machinery, headcount, export references and actual capacity to handle your volumes. Photo report + rating.
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Quality audit (ISO 9001)
Assessment of the quality system: incoming inspection, production procedures, calibrated instruments, traceability, non-conformity management. 120-point checklist.
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Social audit (BSCI / SMETA)
Working conditions, working hours, pay, safety, child labor, freedom of association: per the amfori BSCI or Sedex SMETA 4-pillar frameworks.
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Environmental audit
Permits, water and waste management, regulated substances, energy consumption: the foundation of your reporting obligations (CSRD) and your CSR commitments.
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Preparation
Document collection (license, certificates, org chart), analysis of Chinese public records, scope definition with you.
On-site visit (1 to 2 days)
Opening meeting, full walkthrough of the workshops, interviews with management and operators, document review, photo capture.
Report within 5 business days
Rating for each chapter, photos, strengths, non-conformities ranked by severity, recommended corrective action plan.
Decision & follow-up
Clear recommendation (approved / approved with conditions / rejected) and, if you wish, a follow-up audit of corrective actions.
What an on-site audit reveals.
- Whether the company is a genuine manufacturer or just a trader
- Whether it subcontracts your production (and to whom)
- Whether its certifications are authentic and up to date (verified with the issuing bodies)
- Whether it has the cash flow to buy your raw materials
- Whether its labor conditions expose your brand to reputational risk
- Whether its quality system can hold your requirements over time
A supplier to vet? The audit report within the week.
Factory name, product and scope (capacity, quality, social, environmental): we plan the visit and give you a reasoned recommendation.
- Report within 5 business days
- All of China
- Photos and rating