We’ve all come across the term third party inspections in one way or the other. Some are well familiar with it, while others may still have a few questions in mind.
This post offers a closer look at what third party inspections involve and what companies may gain from them.

Independent impartial inspection services provided by a qualified company are referred to as a Third Party Inspection, TPI, term.

INDEPENDENT

There are three common types of inspections out there. Three common types of inspections exist. Manufacturers themselves perform
first party inspections on their own, while the buyer or the buyers’ in-house quality team performs second party inspections.

An independent company, usually hired by the buyer, makes Third-Party Inspections to ensure that all products meet the necessary .
Quality Standards, the manufacturing process itself complies with international standards in terms of the quality management system
socially acceptable practices, and environmental management.

IMPARTIAL

One of the main benefits of third party inspections, as opposed to those performed by either the manufacturer or the buyer, that the inspectors performing TPIs are unbiased by either side and can thus deliver a verdict that is fair without compromising the interests of either party – while, of course, looking out for the client and the requirements put forward. In simple words, hard facts will be the only influence on their decision, and both participants of the manufacturing process will be able to obtain a clear picture of their current project status.

QUALIFIED

ISO 9001-certified companies, and AQSIQ licensed companies (when offering services in China), with relevant experience, trained and specialized teams typically perform third-party inspections on a few or several product categories.Choosing the right Third – Party Inspection Provider is an important step in ensuring thorough quality control in the interest of the end-consumer.

WILL MY COMPANY BENEFIT FROM THIRD PARTY INSPECTIONS?

Most companies consider third party inspections a well-justified expense. Companies with strong expertise, working on the ground every day, perform these inspections. They provide a neutral opinion on the goods quality and allow one to keep a close eye on quality consistency on site without having to be there.
This way, the buyers are fully aware, even at distance, of the manufacturing process, and can build a confident relationship with the supplier. Moreover, despite coming at a cost, TPIs end up saving you money by helping avoid expensive errors or employing an in-house QC team.

INSTANCES WHEN A THIRD PARTY INSPECTION IS NEEDED MOST

• Working with new suppliers
• Identifying quality issues on-time
• Repeated product quality issues (but we’d rather avoid to get to this conclusion and inspect the goods for all shipments.
  different stages of the production process it will cost less than having to solve the quality issues with the supplier on goods already shipped).
• Purchasing premium items: high-end electronics, industrial equipment, etc