A Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI), also known as a Final Random Inspection (FRI) or Final Inspection, is an essential quality control process conducted by third-party inspection companies on behalf of buyers, importers, or manufacturers. This inspection ensures that the quality, quantity, and documentation of goods meet the buyer’s requirements before shipment, verifying compliance with agreed-upon specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. By identifying any defective products within a batch and examining products and documents for adherence to required standards, PSI helps mitigate the risk of receiving defective or non-compliant products, prevents customs issues, reduces delays, and stops defective products from reaching customers. This process provides critical insights to determine whether the shipment can be approved for dispatch, thereby reducing potential risks for both buyers and sellers. For buyers, it reduces the risk of receiving inferior products, and for sellers, it lowers the chances of disputes or harm to their reputation. By ensuring that products meet the agreed-upon standards, Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) builds trust and confidence between trading partners, leading to smoother and more successful transactions.
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