China Supplier Risk Intelligence
The sample passed.
But will production match it?
Factories routinely produce perfect samples — then cut corners in mass production. Our sample review validates not just the product, but the factory's ability and intent to replicate it at scale.
A sample is a sales tool.
Not a production guarantee.
Sourcing veterans know: the golden sample a factory sends you is often made by hand, by the best worker, with the best materials. Mass production is a different story.
"The sample was perfect. 500 units arrived with a completely different stitching — and a completely different feel."
"I approved the sample myself. But I didn't know what to look for. By the time I realized, I'd already paid the balance."
"The color was off. Not dramatically — but enough for my brand's standards. The factory said it was within "normal tolerance.""
"The sample material was aluminum. The production run arrived with a suspiciously lighter alloy. No one told us."
We inspect your sample so you know what to approve — and what to reject.
Six dimensions of inspection. Photo-documented findings. Pass or reject recommendation.
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Dimensional Verification
Measure key dimensions against your spec sheet. Flag deviations before they become a production defect standard.
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Material & Component Check
Verify the materials used in the sample match what was agreed — fabric weight, metal grade, plastic type, component brand.
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Color, Finish & Aesthetics
Evaluate color accuracy, surface finish, and workmanship quality against your approved standards. Critical for DTC and brand-driven products.
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Packaging & Labeling Audit
Check that packaging design, label placement, barcode format, and language compliance meet your market's requirements.
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Basic Function & Safety Review
Functional testing and safety risk identification (sharp edges, choking hazards, electrical safety) where applicable.
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Photo-Documented Report
Every finding is photographed. The report gives you visual evidence to negotiate with the factory — or to reject the sample with clear grounds.
Don't approve
what you haven't verified.
A sample approved without verification becomes the contractual reference point for the entire production run. Make sure it's actually correct.
Material substitutions made in production are almost impossible to dispute without a documented baseline from the sample stage.
Packaging non-compliance caught at the sample stage costs nothing to fix. Caught at FBA receiving, it costs return freight on your entire shipment.
- Dimensional & spec verification
- Material & component check
- Color, finish & workmanship assessment
- Packaging & labeling audit
- Basic functional & safety review
- Photo-documented report with verdict
- Report within 2-3 business days
One report. One clear decision.
The sample is the contractual reference point for everything that follows. Get it right before production begins — when corrections cost nothing and your leverage is highest.
Frequently asked questions
Do I ship the sample to you?
What if I don't have a spec sheet?
Can this replace a pre-shipment inspection?
How many samples should I send?
The sample passed.
Now, verify the capacity of the factory.
Factory Risk Assessment
The Sample Review tells you if the factory can do it. The factory risk assessment tells you if they can actually fulfill your order — on-site, before you commit your deposit.
