Factory Audits in China
A factory audit in China answers the most important question before you place an order: is this supplier who they say they are, and can they make what I need? At R'S WARE our team in China visits the factory in person and gives you a report with photos and verified data, not what the supplier says about itself.
Factory audit or quality audit?
They complement each other but have different goals:
- Factory audit: legal existence, facilities, machinery, production capacity, workforce, and working and safety conditions.
- Quality audit: quality management system, controls at each production stage, traceability and certifications.
What we check during the visit
- Business licence, actual address and authorised scope of activity.
- Whether it is a manufacturer or a trading company.
- Machinery, production lines and real capacity.
- In-house quality control and how issues are handled.
- Certifications such as ISO 9001, BSCI or Sedex, and that they are genuine and current.
- Export experience and the customers it works with.
CE marking and product certifications
We help you verify and obtain the certifications you need to sell in Europe and Latin America:
- CE marking for the European market.
- Local certifications for Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador.
- Review of technical documentation and laboratory testing.
What you receive
A report with photos of the facilities, production data, reviewed certificates, risk points identified and our recommendation: work with that supplier, work with them under conditions, or look for another.
When to audit a factory
- Before the first order with a new supplier.
- Before a large order.
- When you switch factories.
- When a supplier starts slipping on quality or lead times.
Our clients in Latin America
We work with importers in Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador, among other countries, with on-site verification and supplier monitoring throughout the business relationship.
Verify your supplier before you import
Request a factory audit and decide based on facts.
Request a quoteFrequently asked questions
What does a factory audit in China check?
On site we verify that the factory exists and is legal, its production capacity, its quality systems, working and safety conditions, and the authenticity of its certifications.
Do I need to audit the factory before placing a large order?
It is highly recommended. A prior audit reduces the risk of fraud and non-compliance and gives you the confidence of working with a real, capable manufacturer before committing your investment.
Do you check certifications such as ISO 9001 or BSCI?
Yes. We validate that certifications (ISO 9001, BSCI, Sedex…) are genuine and current, since expired or unverifiable documents are common.
What is the difference between an audit and an inspection?
An audit assesses the factory (whether it is reliable and capable); an inspection checks a specific order (whether it has been made properly). Ideally, you audit before the first order and inspect every shipment.
Can I audit a supplier I already work with?
Yes. It is very useful if you have been working with them for a while and problems are starting, or if you are about to increase volume significantly.
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