Pre-Shipment Inspection for Chinese Herbs

Finished-Batch Review — Review the actual finished goods before dispatch.

Packing & Labels — Check agreed packing, labels and carton information.

Batch Documents — Review COA and applicable shipment documents.

Buyer Review — Inspection requirements can be confirmed before shipment.

Pre-Shipment Inspection Options

Pre-shipment inspection can be arranged by live video, buyer-nominated inspection personnel or an independent third party. The inspection scope, timing, access and reporting requirements should be confirmed before the review is arranged.

Live Video Inspection

Review the finished goods, packing and applicable shipment information remotely before dispatch. 

Independent Third-Party Inspection

A buyer-appointed inspection company can review the order according to the confirmed inspection scope.

Buyer-Nominated Inspector

Your nominated inspector can review the order on site, subject to advance scheduling and facility-access arrangements.

The applicable finished batch, packing and agreed shipment information can be reviewed before dispatch according to the confirmed inspection scope.

What We Review Before Shipment

Pre-shipment inspection for Chinese herbs can cover the finished batch, product specification, quantity, packing, labels, batch documents and agreed shipment documents.

Product & Batch

The finished product, herb identity, form, cut or other agreed specification points are reviewed against the confirmed order requirements.

Packing & Labels

Inner packing, outer cartons, labels and applicable carton marks are reviewed against the confirmed packing scope. The packing configuration itself can be confirmed through our Chinese herbs bulk packaging service before shipment review.

Quantity

Package count and applicable shipment quantities are checked against the order and packing records.

Batch Documents

The batch-specific COA and other agreed quality documents are reviewed against the applicable production batch.

Shipment Documents

Packing list and other required shipment documents are reviewed according to the confirmed order scope.

If a discrepancy is identified, it is reviewed against the confirmed order specification before the shipment proceeds. The required action depends on the type and scope of the issue.

Pre-shipment inspection checklist for Chinese herbs being verified
Final pre-shipment inspection of a Chinese herb carton label

Finished-Batch Review Before Dispatch

Pre-shipment review takes place after the applicable production, packing and quality-control steps have been completed. It provides a final opportunity to compare the finished order with the confirmed product, packing and documentation requirements before dispatch. After the shipment arrives, buyers can use our Herbal Ingredient Receiving Inspection Checklist to verify the delivered condition, quantity, labels and batch linkage.

Product Condition
Review visible product condition and applicable finished-product specification points.

Packing Condition
Check packing integrity, labels, carton information and shipment preparation. Where storage or handling requirements apply before dispatch, review our Chinese herb storage and warehousing process.

Document Match
Confirm that batch and shipment documents correspond to the goods being prepared for dispatch.

Inspection Does Not Replace Batch Testing

Pre-shipment inspection is a shipment-verification step, not a replacement for laboratory testing. Every production batch undergoes pesticide-residue and heavy-metal testing and is issued with a batch-specific COA. Pre-shipment review checks that the applicable batch documents and finished goods are aligned before dispatch.

Batch & Shipment Document Review

Pre-Shipment Inspection — FAQ

Q: What does pre-shipment inspection for Chinese herbs check?

A: The agreed inspection can cover the finished product, packing, labels, quantity, batch COA and applicable shipment documents before dispatch.

Q: Is pre-shipment inspection the same as laboratory testing?

A: No. Laboratory testing evaluates defined quality parameters. Pre-shipment inspection reviews the actual finished order, packing and documents before dispatch.

Q: Can we provide our own inspection requirements?

A: Yes. Buyer-specific inspection checkpoints or document requirements should be provided before the inspection scope is confirmed.

Q: Can the batch COA be checked during pre-shipment inspection?

A: Yes. The applicable batch COA can be reviewed against the production batch and shipment information as part of the agreed inspection scope.

Q: What happens if a discrepancy is found before shipment?

A: The issue is reviewed against the confirmed order specification before the shipment proceeds. The required action depends on the type and scope of the discrepancy.

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