List of Best Inspection Companies in China: Top 16 Quality Inspection Companies

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01. TESTCOO Inspection Company

TESTCOO is a leading 3rd party inspection company in China, which is fully accredited by ISO9001, ISO 27001, CNAS17020 and AQSIQ. TESTCOO QC teams cover most regions in China as well as many other Asian countries (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Myanmar) and Turkey.

The inspectors are well experienced and trained in a certain category with good command of English. TESTCOO has a professional technical team with strong expertise in quality assurance and a CRM team to offer timely service. Moreover, TESTCOO’s self-developed online platform makes the QC service access to the clients anytime anywhere.

TESTCOO offers a comprehensive QC service such as product inspection service（IPC, DUPRO and FRI), Loading Supervision, Sample Picking, Supplier Audit and QIP (Quality Improvement Project Service).

Currently TESTCOO services reach out to more than 1800 brands, retailers, importers and distributors in more than 100 countries, among which you may find Li & Fung, Siemens, Best Buy, Sketchers, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Miniso, Darty, BUT, Cencosud, Legrand, IKKS, Kidiliz group, Kesko, Hobby Lobby etc.

Type of third-party inspection services provided by TESTCOO:

• Initial Production Check (IPC)
• During Production Check (DUPRO)
• Final Random Inspection (FRI)
• Loading Supervision (LS)
• 100% Inspection
• Factory Audit
• Amazon FBA Inspection
  
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• The prices of their core services:

TESTCOO inspection service rate starts from $149/man-day for Mainland China.

Contact:

• service@testcoo.com
• lisa.liu@testcoo.com

02. SGS

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and Certification Company. Their 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Core services SGS can be divided into three categories: testing, inspection, and certification.

In China, SGS’ capability covers the supply chains of various industries such as industrial & construction, automotive, minerals, petrochemicals, agricultural & food products, textiles & garments, electrical & electronics, houseware & sundries, toys & children’s products, life sciences, cosmetics, personal care & household, medical devices.

SGS Services:

• Testing
• Inspection
• Certification
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• Contact:
• online@sgs.com
• 4008-855-558

03. Intertek

The history of Intertek goes back over 130 years, They’re continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector around the world.

Nowadays, Intertek has over 40,000 employees in over 1,000 locations in 100 countries all over the world.

Intertek’s service covers for every industry: chemicals, construction & engineering, energy & commodities, food & healthcare, hospitality assurance solutions, government & trade, products & retail, and transportation.

Intertek provides a fully integrated portfolio of Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification ('ATIC') Services that deliver complete peace of mind across all products, services and operating systems.

Main Service:

• Assurance
• Testing
• Inspection
• Certification

Contact:

• service.china@intertek.com (Hardline and electric)
• textile.shanghai@intertek.com (Softline)
• Gu.yang@intertek.com (Industrial)
• sc.china@intertek.com (Certification)
• hbp.china@intertek.com (Life and environmental Science)
• iachn.agops@intertek.com (agricultural produce)
• food.cn@intertek.com (food)

04. TÜV Rheinland

The TÜV Rheinland is founded more than 150 years ago. The company is one of the world’s leading testing service providers with more than 20,870 employees and annual revenues of around 2.3 billion euros. TÜV Rheinland Greater China offers testing, certification, training, inspection service in China.

TÜV Rheinland focus on these industries: traffic, vehicles & rail, commodities & consumer goods, industry & infrastructure, systems & processes, organizations & individuals, occupational health & safety, information security & telecommunications.

Services: 

• Testing & assessment
• Certification & auditing
• Training & qualification
• Inspection & supervision
• Consulting & project management

Contact: 

+86-800-999-3668

05. Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas was founded in 1828 and currently has 82,000 employees located in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories around the global. Bureau Veritas is a leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC), delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

They test products and processes in labs and on-site to make sure they meet standards, rules, and specifications in the manufacturing and process sectors.

On-site inspections are done to make sure that the goods, services, assets, and installations that have been made are working as planned. As a third-party organization that is recognized as a certification, authority, they verify that management systems, services, and people meet certain standards.

Bureau Veritas’ continuous efforts to be a role model in the industry in terms of environmental & laboratories, buildings & infrastructure, power & energy, food & agriculture.

Core services of Beuru Veritas:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Buildings and infrastructure services
• In-service inspection and verification
• Food
• Governments and public organizations
• Industrial equipment
• Maritime industry
• Oil and gas
• Power and utilities
• Process industry
• Mining
• Transportation and logistics equipment
• Chemical
• Commodities
• Certification
• Training

Contact: 

• +86 21 23190001 / 23190002 (Commodity and Industry and Facilities) 
• +86 21 23190003 (Classification) 
• +86 21 24081888 (Consumer Products)
• bvcps.inspection-sz@cn.bureauveritas.com
• customerservice.dg@cn.bureauveritas.com
• Contact@cn.bureauveritas.com
• eescmarketing@cn.bureauveritas.com

06. CCIC

China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC) was established in 1980, which is an independent third party certification and inspection organization dedicated to providing inspection, verification, certification and testing services, with accreditation by General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China(AQSIQ), Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China(CNCA) and China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment(CNAS).

CCIC now owns approximately 300 offices, 200 cooperative labs, over 16,000 employees. CCIC’s business network covers major ports, cities and trade centers in over 20 countries and regions.

CCIC’s clients include enterprises, organizations, governments and individuals in the sectors of petroleum, chemical product, mining, agricultural products, industrial products, consumer products, foodstuff, automobile, construction, logistics, retailing as well as some other key industries.

Service:                                                        

• Inspection Service
• Testing services
• Certification services
• Metrological calibration
• Review and evaluation
• Training Services
• Trade support
• Ecological environment
  
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• Contact:

010-84603380

kf@ccic.com

07. CTI

CTI (Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd.), established in Shenzhen in 2003, is a leading third party testing, inspection and certification company in China. CTI has more than 12,000 employees operating a network of more than 160 laboratories and more than 260 offices in over 90 cities around the world. CTI issues more than 3.9 million test and certification reports each year, and serves more than 100,000 clients, including over 100 companies listed in the Fortune 500.

CTI has also been recognized and authorized to cooperate by authoritative institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, Mexico, and Germany. Leveraging a worldwide network and regulatory expertise.

CTI’s core capabilities include textiles & apparels, footwear, bags & accessories, toys & hardgoods, electronic & electrical appliances, pharma and clinical, agriculture and food, cosmetics & daily chemical products, petrochemicals, environment & sustainability, building materials & construction works, industrial equipment & manufacturing, rail transit, automotive & aviation materials, chips and semiconductors, low carbon environmental and green certification, maritime services, digital certification and etc.

Service:

• Testing
• Certification
• Inspection
• Training
• Audit and assessment
• Metrology and calibration
• Correlation test authority and reference meteria

Contact:

0755-33683666

Email：info@cti-cert.com

08. QIMA

QIMA (AsiaInspection) was founded in Hong Kong in 2005, now employs more than 5,000 employees in 60 offices and labs and operates in over 100 countries. QIMA offers inspection, testing, and certification services in the consumer products, food and life sciences industries.

The regional offices of QIMA are situated in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Wenzhou in China in addition to their head office that is situated in Hong Kong.

The pricing details are as follows:

a. Product inspections from $309 per man-day for Zone A which includes China and other neighboring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, etc. The rate for Zone B countries which include Europe, North America, Brazil, and some other Asian countries is from $409 per man day.

b. Supplier audit programs are offered for $649 per man-day for Zone A including China while for Zone B, the rates are $849 per man day.

c. The prices for laboratory tests are based on the type of tests you want to conduct.

The industries they cover include garments & apparel, footwear, textiles & fabrics, cosmetics, electrical & electronics, eyewear, jewelry, promotional products, toys & recreational, fresh produce food items, processed foods, seafood, meat & poultry, beverages, food containers, machinery, automotive parts, and precision tooling.

Services:

• Testing
• Inspection
• Audit
• Certification

Contact:

+86 133 1690 5551

10. CIS China Inspection Service

CIS (China Inspection Service Limited) is founded in Hong Kong. CIS provides quality control inspection, factory & supplier audits, ISO9000 quality system audit and social reliability audit services all over in China.

CIS focuses on the interests of small and medium-size importers who purchasing goods from China and dedicated to making their business in China safer and easier.

The prices of their core services are as follows:

• $248 per man-day for product inspection
• $268 per man-day for factory audit, factory evaluation
• $498 per man-day for factory quality system audit, social compliance audit, SA 8000 audit

Services:

• Initial Production Check (IPC)
• During Production Inspection (DUPRO)
• Production Monitoring (PM)
• Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
• Container Loading Supervision (CLS
• Factory Audit (FA)
• ISO9000 Quality System Audit
• Social Compliance Audit
  
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• Contact:
• +86 185 0308 2612 
• info@china-inspection-service.com

11. AQF

AQF (Asia Quality Focus) is established in 2007. The head office is in Shenzhen. Based in China with multiple offices in different Chinese cities, the company offers a wide range of inspection and quality control services to importers in China.

The products and industries they offer their services include textiles & garments, bags & accessories, footwear, fabrics, furniture, home ware, kitchenware, building materials, automotive parts, household electronic appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, children or baby toys, and pet toys.

The inspection service rates of AQF start from US$ 298/ man-day.

Services:

• Product Inspection
• Supplier Audit
• Lab Expertise

Contact:

sales@asiaqualityfocus.com

• 12. Pro QC

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• Pro QC is founded in 1984 in Taiwan, China. Now, Pro QC International is a global Quality Assurance company providing factory audits, quality management system audits (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949), social compliance audits, and third-party product inspection services in China.
• Pro QC offers services in over 88 countries, including the US, EU countries, and most Asia countries. They specialize in softlines, hardlines, transportation, industrials, medical and healthcare industries.
• Services:
• Product Quality
• Factory & Supplier Audits
• System Management
• Vendor Compliance
  
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• Contact:

+86 755-2681 7742

13. Tetra Inspection

Tetra Inspection is a Hong Kong-based inspection company that offers quality inspection services for a wide range of products, including furniture, children’s products, and household appliances. They cover several Asian countries, including China, India, and Vietnam.

They provide inspection during the pre-production, production, and container loading stages. You can find sample reports for inspection and loading supervision on their website. Also, they offer fully customizable solutions including video live to chat with inspectors, GPS coordinates, and live defect review.

The prices of their core services are as follows:

$240 per man-day for product inspection

$440 per man-day for factory audit

Services:

• Pre-Shipment Inspection PSI
• During Production Inspection
• Initial Production Check
• Container Loading Check
• Factory Audit
• Amazon FBA Inspection
• Pre-Customs Clearance Inspection
  
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• Contact:

sales@tetrainspection.com

14 AmSpec

The AmSpec has a history of over 35 years and been relied upon in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services to companies all over the world, in a variety of industries. Sectors of AmSpec services include additives, agriculture, chemicals, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, marine services, metals and minerals.

Services:

• Testing
• Inspection
• Certification

Contact:

info@amspecgroup.com

15. Cotecna

Cotecna is founded in Switzerland in 1974. Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services in China, Asia or the rest of the world. Now Cotecna has now grown to become a world-class international player with 7,000 employees in more than 140 offices across approximately 50 countries

Cotecna is specialized in food safety, pharmaceutical testing, agriculture, minerals & metals, government & trade solutions, consumer goods & retail, certification.

Services:

• Testing
• Inspection
• Certification
• Supply Chain Assurance
• Training and Technical Assistance
  
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• Contact:

China

• Cotecna International Trade Consulting (Shanghai) Ltd
• Tel+86 21 68672300
• cotecna.shanghai@cotecna.com.cn

Switzerland

• Cotecna Inspection SA
• Tel+41 22 8496900
• cotecna.geneva@cotecna.ch

16. eurofins

Eufofins is founded in 1987 in France. Early in 2005, Eurofins established a food and drug Testing Laboratory which was moved from Suhzou to Shanghai in 2010.

Eurofins is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and in agroscience Contract Research services.

Eurofins has over 61,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 61 countries and operates ca. 900 laboratories, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods for evaluating the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin and purity of biological substances and products, as well as for innovative clinical diagnostics. Eurofins performs over 450 million tests every year,

Service:

• Agroscience Services
• Agro Testing
• Assurance
• BioPharma Services
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Consumer Product Testing
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Electrical & Electronics
• Environment Testing
• Food and Feed Testing
• Forensic Services
• Genomic Services
• In Vitro Diagnostics Solutions
• Maritime Services
• Materials and Engineering
• REACH Services
• Sensory and Consumer Research
• Sustainability Services
  
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• Contact:
• +86 400 828 5088 (Food)
• +86 21 36202999 (SLTH)
• +86 21 3620 2858 (Biopharmaceutical)
• +86 21 3620 2828 (Clinical)
• +86 755 8291 1867（E&E）
• +86 21 3620 2901 (C&PC)
• +86 21 6879 6088 (EAG)
• +86 21 6089 0988 (Assurance)

How do I find the best quality inspection company?

Quality inspections are today a commodity service. Most established QC companies share the same qualifications, served areas and product expertise, making them more or less equals in most aspects. Pricing is also standardized, so don’t expect to see much difference between quality inspection companies in China.

A common piece of advice we give to customers is to focus on the quality control checklist that you provide.

How do I know if they are experienced enough for my product?

Essentially all established quality inspection companies can handle everything from textiles and hardlines to electronics and machinery. Companies like TESTCOO, QIMA, and AQF are generally not specialized in a single product category but may use specialized QC staff when needed.

What is the standard quality inspection price in China?

Most quality inspection companies rates range from $149 to $320 per man-day. Note that inspectors are charged per person per day, so the inspection fees will depend on how long it takes to perform inspection for your goods.

The inspection rates also include sampling, photographs, and your product inspection report, as well as transportation and the creation of the checklist.

And some reputable third-party inspection companies will charge additional fees depending on how far their inspector has to travel, which may involve you needing to pay for additional man-days.

Some QC companies also offer discounts if you book an inspection a few days in advance.

In conclusion, third-party product inspection company services play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest standards and meet regulatory requirements. By utilizing the services of these top providers, businesses can gain a competitive advantage by ensuring that their products are of high quality and meet customer expectations.

By identifying potential quality, safety, or compliance issues before your products or services reach the market, a third-party inspection company helps you mitigate the risk of recalls, customer complaints, and product failures. This protects your brand reputation and saves you from potential financial losses.

Follow the inspection companies above listed and carefully study each inspection company's service types, service industries it specializes in, and service prices to ensure the success of third-party inspections to take advantage of the enhanced transparency provided by an extra pair of eyes.

Always exercise caution and maintain excellent quality control standards. Reach out to us at service@testcoo.com with any questions.

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