Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI)

Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI) are critical processes ensuring that products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards before being imported into fulfillment centers. Conducted by third-party providers, these inspections occur when production is 100% complete and at least 80% of the products are packed.

Key aspects of PSI include:

• Quality and Safety: Examination of product aesthetics, workmanship, construction, functionality, sharp points, and appropriate labeling.
• Children’s Products: Special attention to sharp edges and small parts that could pose hazards.
• Labeling: Accuracy of labeling is crucial; errors could lead to major defects and shipment disapproval.
• Process Integrity: No changes to inspection procedures without approval from the inspection team.

Inspections are coordinated weeks in advance, and products that pass are cleared for shipment, whereas failures may require a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) before proceeding.