Quality and Pre Shipment Inspection in India
Pre shipment inspection in India is the buyer's best protection, because a problem found at the factory can be corrected and a problem found at your port cannot. Every Newton Exports order is checked before dispatch, and independent inspection is arranged whenever you or your country's regulations call for it.
Pre shipment inspection: four checkpoints on every order
1. Manufacturer selection
We choose manufacturers by product fit, capacity, certifications and our own experience of buying from them.
2. Specification review
Drawings, data sheets and standards are checked against the manufacturer's offer before the order is placed.
3. Pre-dispatch inspection
Quantity, dimensions, markings, finish and packing are checked at the factory against the order. You receive photographs and, where applicable, test certificates.
4. Loading
Container condition, loading and sealing are supervised and photographed.
Independent inspection and conformity certificates
When an order or a destination country requires it, we engage an independent agency. We have worked with SGS on export orders and obtained SGS Certificates of Conformity for shipments to Africa. You may also nominate Bureau Veritas, Intertek or another agency. The agency's fee is quoted separately so you can decide. Third-party pre shipment inspection can be booked with SGS, TÜV SÜD or another agency you nominate.
Typical quality documents
Steel and strand
Mill test certificate with heat numbers
Cables, transformers, switchgear
Routine test reports; type test reports from the manufacturer
Pipes, valves and fittings
Manufacturer test certificates; pressure test reports
Engineering components
Material test certificate; dimensional inspection report
Technical textiles
GSM, tensile and UV test reports
Agri products
Weight and quality certificate; phytosanitary and fumigation certificates
Tableware and food-contact goods
Food-contact and compostability test reports from the manufacturer
A plain statement about certificates
Newton Exports is a merchant exporter. Our own registrations are the Importer Exporter Code, GST, MSME, FIEO membership and, for food products, APEDA and FSSAI.
Product and system certifications such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, BIS, GOTS or FSC belong to the manufacturers we buy from. We name the manufacturer's certification in the proforma invoice and provide a copy so you can verify it. Related: the export process from India, export shipping and consolidation and SGS pre shipment inspection.
Questions buyers ask
Is third-party inspection included in the price?
Our own factory inspection is included on every order. Independent inspection by an agency such as SGS is an extra cost that depends on the product, the scope and the factory location. We quote it as a separate line so you can see it, and many destination countries make it mandatory in any case through a conformity assessment programme. Ask for a third-party pre shipment inspection with your enquiry if your market requires one.
Which countries require a Certificate of Conformity?
A number of countries in Africa and the Middle East require a Certificate of Conformity issued by an approved agency before goods can be cleared. Requirements change, so tell us the destination and product at the enquiry stage. We confirm the current rule with the agency and include the inspection in the order plan so the shipment is not delayed.
Can I see the goods before they ship?
Yes. We send photographs and video of the finished goods and of the loading. You can also join a live video inspection, visit the factory, or send your own inspector. The balance payment can be linked to your approval of the inspection report where this is agreed in the proforma invoice.
What standards do the products meet?
Products are supplied to the standard named in your enquiry, whether Indian (IS), British (BS), European (EN), American (ASTM) or IEC. If you have not named one, we state the standard in our offer. Where the manufacturer's standard differs from the one you need, we say so before you order.
Tell us the standard and the destination for your pre shipment inspection
We will confirm what inspection and certificates your shipment needs.