Factory Audit & Inspection Services
China Sourcing Intl.

Factory audit and inspection is the most important aspect of qualifying an overseas factory for use with China Sourcing International (CSI). Every factory operates differently, but at CSI we make sure to only work with overseas suppliers and factories that employ the highest quality production standards. This involves ethical workplace practices, safe working environments, and total factory compliance.

What are Factory Compliance Audits? 

A factory audit and compliance inspection or supplier audit (sometimes also referred to as simply a compliance audit) evaluates the systematic processes and compliance levels of suppliers.

CSI has a team of compliance auditors who conduct factory audits plus inspection and quality control services in every factory we work in within China, Hong Kong, or Asia. During a factory audit we check for health, safety, ethical operations, government compliance, and overall legitimacy. We abide by a strict code of conduct and a series of government-regulated standards to ensure that every factory and supplier we work with is who they say they are.

Our global sourcing agency is adamant about only working with suppliers and factories that we deem clean, professional, organized, and ethical. This involves practices in the backend workplace as well as on the manufacturing floor.

CSI Approach to Factory Audit Inspections

The factory audit process with China Sourcing International is rather involved; we don’t partner with just anyone.

After gaining a solid understanding of what a client is looking for with regards to sourcing and manufucturing products, our team gets to work finding the best prospective factories for the project. Not every factory will be a good fit for every industry.

It is only through our over 60 years of experience and exclusive network of connections that we have been able to identify the best geographical locations for manufacturing certain products as well as the best factories within those locations.

Finding the Right Factory for Your Product

Any factory that claims to have the ability to do it all is one to be wary of. While some cases will be suitable for more generalized production, others require a niche factory’s specialization.

China Sourcing International has sourced countless factories in China throughout the years, making us more than well equipped to find the right one for your project. Plus, we know what to look out for.

We know what product manufacturing in each industry should cost and can spot when a supplier or factory may be lowballing a client or offering them a suspiciously low price.

• Our factory compliance auditors and project management team looks for an average of 10 factories for each project before contacting every one of them.
• We then narrow down the list to our top 2-3 factories and send our team to do a factory audit on each of them.

It’s a common misconception that more ethical factories will be more expensive. You won’t have to worry about this when working with China Sourcing International. We are dedicated to getting our clients the best rates and the best quality. Our expert terms and cost negotiation skills come in quite handy here. 

Benefits of CSI’s Ethical Factory Compliance Auditing 

Employing an ethical code of conduct will always be at the forefront of our global sourcing practices here at China Sourcing International. Not only is this important on a humanistic level, but it also translates to better quality and overall improved product production on all fronts.

Clients trust that by working with CSI for sourcing and manufacturing, they will only be involved with suppliers and factories that prioritize safety. Just some of the benefits our clients count on include:

• Safe supply chain working conditions that adhere to international human rights standards.
• Total compliance with statutory requirements.
• No risk of unauthorized subcontracting.
• Strong relationships and positive rapport with suppliers.
• Improved brand image and customer loyalty. 
• …and so many more!

Why Choose CSI for Factory Audits?

Companies that manufacture sustainable products must commit to social accountability. China Sourcing International understands the importance of remaining compliant with the latest labor practices and labor laws. That’s why we source factories in China and Hong Kong that provide safe, healthy, and ethical workplace environments.

Our sourcing experts are trained to conduct ethical compliance audits to ensure fair working conditions and pay. We can audit factories based on client-specific requirements as well as international standards. At the end of the day, our goal is aways to not only meet but exceed our your expectations.

For more information on our factory audit services in China, Hong Kong, and Asia, please feel free to contact us today or call us at (888) 915-1060