Our international network of agents, factories and suppliers will enable you to source virtually any product for your business. Our team is committed to helping you locate the perfect manufacturers and suppliers to ensure you meet your client’s demands.
Businesses commonly worry about the quality of their end product, yet fear not! Our Quality Control constantly strictly monitors every stage to guarantee superb results. Furthermore, our partners worldwide are dedicated to producing quality products that last. We carry out regular audits on manufacturers and factories we work with to ensure the highest quality standards. We also send proto-types to 3rd party labs to be tested for quality, durability, sustainability and foremost human health & safety. We’ll work closely with you to determine your product specifications and quality standards, ensuring that they are rejected before leaving the factory floor if they fail to meet your criteria.
Partnering with an importer & exporter is a great way to find discounts and save money on the products you purchase. By ordering full container loads (FCL), we can keep transportation fees low, resulting in increased savings for your business. This opportunity also offers more flexibility than buying from wholesalers – if need be, you can also ask for specific products designed according to your exact specifications. For Example in the interior design space, the quality-standards expectations are extremely high ranging from the specifications, ordering, quality inspections, coordination, delivery and financials. In this stage, everything is examined, and nothing is left to chance. Every furniture finishes, every fabric details or colour specification is recorded and registered. Every item price is checked and shown clearly to the client will make sure that the highest level of quality is delivered in the most reasonable amount of time without the stress and time waste for the client. The same Applies Across All our other categories!
A definite NO! At GlobalSourci, we understand that businesses come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why our services are specifically crafted to meet the needs of any company, from six-figure online shops to all businesses or large retail giants. We work with clients on a one-to-one basis, helping them unlock their true potential so they can compete with the toughest competition. Our goal is to develop profitable partnerships and long-lasting ones where both parties benefit significantly over-time.
The amount of time needed for production depends on the size of your order, with estimates ranging anywhere between 20-50 days. To ensure all goods arrive safely and promptly, 30-40 additional days after manufacturing is a good guide. This can, however, vary depending on product location, shipping and destination port. For branded products from our supply distributors' warehouses anywhere from 5-40 days after completion of order fulfilment. However, this varies depending on product location, shipping and destination port. A more accurate timeframe can be provided subject to each orders requirements.
GlobalSourci can provide a range of different logistical solutions in conjunction with it's affiliated business and partners.
You be receiving a separate legal document Bill of Lading
detailing functions in shipping and logistics. Contract
between the shipper GlobalSourci & ieLogistics
International, and the carrier ranging from shipping-line or
Airline and consignee, you as the client receiving the
shipment stating what goods are being shipped, where the
shipment is coming from and where it's headed.
It is important to understand Bill of Lading is only issued
after the vessel's departure from the Port of Loading where
all details have been provided, such as the shipper,
consignee, notify party, commodity, weight, cargo
description, etc. It also serves as a receipt, an
acknowledgement that the goods have been loaded (not where
the cargo is) and contains or evidences the terms of the
contract of carriage.
Main documents include Bill of Lading, Purchase Order,
Export Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis
certificates. (Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing
List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis certificates).
Simple Answer NO. Bill of Lading can only be issued by the
carrier as this legal document acts as evidence to the
insurance company of the actual insured cargo if the worst
is to occur. The functions of a Bill of Lading are as
follows:
Receipt – It acts as a document of the receipt of the goods
by the issuing body. Contract – It outlines the shipping
method that will be used for the cargo and acts as evidence
of the contract of carriage with the carrier. Title of goods
– For a named consignee to take the delivery of the goods on
the discharge port or on the final destination (depending on
what has been agreed on), the consignee must surrender the
original copy of a B/L.
YES, Cargo and Transit insurance is included as part of the customer's shipment.
Yes, it might be best you find a customs clearance agent in
your country where they can manage this process for you. All
you need to do is provide your customs agent with the same
documents that we provide you they handle all of the
documentation including the customs compliance issues for
the customs clearance of your cargo.
Alternatively, our affiliated business and partners can
handle this entire process for you delivering a smooth and
timely clearance for your goods with a minimum of fuss.
Normally it is the responsibility of the importer of record
to pay the duty. The seller or shipper normally cannot pay
the duty in advance.
The customs authority in each country is responsible for the
collection of taxes for goods imported into the country.
Many times this is done while examining or inspecting your
cargo to establish an accurate description of the freight.
Often times during this inspection, customs is looking for
trade mark issues or fair market trade based on the
appraisement value. Most often to confirm the country of
origin, as there are Trade Agreement for duty-free tariffs
from privileged countries.
You can pay any tariffs, duties and taxes relating to the
country where you want your cargo shipped, your customs
clearance agent will be able to handle all this for you.
Unfortunately No Final payment or any remaining balance outstanding must be paid upon all inspections completed, and final inspection reports verified and approved before transporting your cargo to the shipping departure port.
The initial deposit is paid when you confirm your order this is when production commences then the remaining balance becomes payable after production upon all completed inspections this includes pre-shipment inspections with all Quality-Standards Approved.
We will take all steps to try to help you by storing your
cargo at a nearby storage facility until you be in a
position to pay the remaining balance outstanding anywhere
from 7-60 days. keep in mind that you be responsible for any
additional storage costs until you settle the remaining
outstanding balance owing.
If you still cannot settle the remaining outstanding balance
after 60 days unfortunately there is not much else we can do
you may forfeit your initial deposit paid unless we
streamline your cargo or offload portions of your cargo with
another buyer whereas all logistics fees & charges and cost
of goods shall be recalculated based on your revised order
minimising any losses.
A pre-shipment inspection is a step taken to inspect newly
manufactured products before they are shipped for
export/import.
The purposes of a pre-shipment inspection are to:
-Check the quantity and quality of the products
-Check products for any defects
-Ensure products meet the safety requirements of the
destination market
-Issue Report for import and billing
First rest assured that your goods are protected, and fully insured. However, If you discover any Goods/Products damaged let us know immediately take snapshots and contact us Don't worry you be receiving full credits and refunds.
The chances of this occurring are minimal however if you discover items defective Goods/Products let us know immediately take snapshots you be receiving full credits and refunds. Alternatively, replacements can be manufactured and shipped with full Quality-Control-Standards complete.
We make every effort to get your shipment delivered on time however if the worst is to occur resulting in unfortunate delays beyond our control you be notified and we will keep you updated at all times until you receive your cargo shipment.
Yes, we offer full FREE support 24/7 reason being we always want your business Tomorrow.
YES, All products, merchandise/Goods are backed up with full manufacturer warranties & Guarantees. Consumer Product and Product Materials Testing
The simplest way we engage with recognised 3rd party testing companies/ labs who are CNAS ISO accredited organization certified to perform quality control inspections and ISTA testing as well as testing against RoHS, REACH, CPSIA. Some manufacturers self-test and/or rely on local testing labs for certifying their products. However, there is no guarantee these labs, or their equipment, are reliable. Nor is there any guarantee the results are accurate. In either case, the importer may be held responsible for the product. In view of the risk, we use 3rd party testing labs worldwide accredited and certified who conducts a broad range of consumer goods for all regulatory testing requirements.
Prop 65 is the 1986 voter-approved Safe Drinking Water &
Toxic Enforcement Act that includes a list of Chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or
reproductive toxicity. If a product contains a listed
chemical, then the product must contain a “clear and
reasonable” warning label informing consumers of the
presence of the chemical and stating the chemical is known
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Although companies with fewer than 10 employees are exempt,
if they sell a violative product to a retailer with more
than 10 employees, the retailer could receive a notice of
violation. In these circumstances, retailers usually rely on
clauses within their contracts with importers that require
the importer take responsibility for the violation.
A plaintiff may seek injunctive relief requiring a company
caught selling a violative product to suspend sales, conduct
a recall, or reformulate the product. Plaintiffs can also
obtain penalties of up to USD$2,500 per violation per day. A
more general California statute allows most successful
plaintiffs to recover their attorneys’ fees as well.
Many are now choosing to rely on 3rd party testing
companies/labs to verify that hazardous substances are not
being used in their products.
Is package testing necessary for all products?
Package testing is mandated by regulations for some products
such as; food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dangerous
goods, etc. This may cover both the design qualification,
periodic retesting, and control of the packaging processes.
For unregulated products, testing may be required by a
contract or governing specification. However, for most
consumer goods, package testing is often a business decision
involving risk management for factors such as:
• cost of packaging
• cost of package testing
• value of package contents
• value of good will in your market
• product liability exposure
• other potential costs of inadequate packaging
We would be happy to assess your specific product and
packaging requirements to help you determine whether package
testing can improve your quality deliverables.
We take great pride in our technical brain trust. We constantly receive updates so we are prepared to proactively inform our customers on issues that may affect their products. In addition, each month we receive Product Safety and Compliance Updates. This is a comprehensive view into the latest industry and regulatory changes and recall review that helps us make critical decisions evolving our clients products.
Regulatory laws and guidelines are an increasing challenge
to importers throughout the world. How these affect you will
vary widely based on your product type, component materials,
where the product is being shipped, and the end-users in
your market. Since there is risk, it is imperative you stay
up to date on all relevant regulatory laws affecting your
products. Our Team works with you to determine your exact
requirements and propose a custom solution to best meet your
needs. We also receive monthly updates on regulatory matters
to help keep our team and customers fully informed.
Quality Control Inspections
Our Partnered-Teams have dynamic inspector, & auditor
training and audit programs. This includes periodic
retraining and testing, unannounced visits to factories
where quality control inspections, or factory audits, are
being conducted, random interviews with manufacturers &
suppliers, and random audits of inspector reports as well as
periodic efficiency audits. Our affiliated inspector's
programs have resulted in developing a staff of inspectors
that are among the best in the industry.
We also test the dynamics of a product against durability
and reliability measuring a product's performance and
ensuring full quality standards.
We help the manufacturer resolve any quality issues as part
of our production management services that we provide
resolving any production issues that may arise.
Our inspectors also ensure that proper procedures are
followed for the relevant AQL inspections and report any
findings. QC consulting and production management services
can help resolve any production issues.
It may be possible to get an initial quality control
inspection report the same day. However, the verified report
is not available until the next business day.
We want the final review by a supervisor with excellent
language skills. This also allows for a final review for
accuracy and internal audit purposes.
Factory & Supplier Audits
Globally especially in Asia is ripe with middlemen,
sub-contracting, materials and component swapping,
fraudulent certifications and licensing, and sub-standard
facilities, materials, and equipment. The only way to be
sure who your supplier or manufacturer is and what their
capabilities are is to do an onsite evaluation or audit. Our
partnered Teams experienced professional staff that are
ready to conduct your factory audit supplier evaluation.
Regardless of our network of Manufacturer's and suppliers'
high-quality standards record we never let our guard down we
always treat each new order with the unexpected
possibilities- Do you REALLY know who you are buying from?
Do you REALLY know what their production capabilities are
and whether they can produce what you expect? These are some
important questions when assessing a potential manufacturer
despite their high-quality standards record.
In some instances supplier manufacturers may engage in
mixing low quality with high quality, in a way to maximise
their profits we eliminate this risk with our audits,
frequent testing and inspections we always stay one step
ahead mitigating risk ontop of our Game.
Doing business globally can be a tricky and expensive effort if sufficient due diligence is not done for a manufacturer. How much is required may depend on your requirements, your personal commitment to social compliance, and other business needs. We provide supplier, manufacturer evaluations and factory audit services from simple evaluations to complex technical and social compliance audits. We can work with you to determine your exact requirements and propose a custom solution to best meet your needs.
A pre-shipment inspection is a step taken by trade operators
(buyers, suppliers, agencies) to inspect newly manufactured
products before they are shipped for export/import.
The purposes of a pre-shipment inspection are to:
• Check the quantity and quality of the Goods/Products
• Check products for any defects
• Ensure products meet the safety requirements of the
destination market
• Issue report for import and billing
• Pre-shipment inspections were officially introduced in
1994 as an agreement to improve international trade
standards under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
(GATT), which was later replaced by the World Trade
Organisation (WTO).
A number of obligations were included in the “Agreement on
Pre-Shipment Inspection,” stating that pre-shipment
investigations should be applied according to the following
principles:
• Non-discrimination
• Transparency
• Protection of confidential business information
• Avoidance of delays
• Price verification based on the price of identical or
similar goods in the country of exportation, in which the
exporter has the opportunity to explain the price charged
• Inspection agencies establish appeals procedures, the
findings of which are made available to other exporters
• Accredited inspection agencies perform pre-shipment
inspections when production is at least 80% complete. This
is your final opportunity to take corrective action before
your production is shipped, making it an effective tool to
safeguard your product against costly import risks.
The pre-shipment inspection typically covers: functionality,
performance, durability, overall appearance, and dimensions.
Following a successful pre-shipment inspection, the agency
issues an inspection report document which accompanies the
consignment to its destination.
7 Important Steps in a Pre-Shipment Inspection Procedure
Step 1. Inspection Visit
Pre-shipment inspections are carried out on-site at the
factory or production house. If the inspectors suspect that
the products could contain restricted chemicals, they may
advise further off-site lab testing of those products. An
example would be products suspected of containing toxic
chemicals such as lead and toxins derived from azo dyes,
which are tightly regulated by Europe’s REACH directives and
the Federal Trade Commission in the US.
Step 2. Quantity Verification
The inspectors count the shipping cartons to verify the
correct quantity. In addition, this step ensures that the
correct number of products and boxes will be sent to the
correct destination; therefore, the pre-shipment inspection
can be agreed upon between a buyer, a supplier, and a bank
to initiate payment for a letter of credit.
The packaging is also checked to verify that the correct
packing materials are being used to ensure safe
transportation, and that correct packaging labels are
applied.
Step 3. Random Selection
Professional pre-shipment inspection services use the
internationally recognized statistical sampling procedure
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1).
The acceptable number of defects in a batch before it’s
rejected is defined with an Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL).
The AQL varies depending on the type of product being
evaluated, but the objective is to provide a balanced,
unbiased view.
Step 4. Cosmetic and Workmanship Check
The first thing an inspector looks at from the random
selection is the overall workmanship of the finished
products, to check for any immediately visible defects.
Defects are typically classified as minor, major, or
critical based on predetermined acceptable tolerance levels,
which are usually agreed upon between the manufacturer and
supplier during product development.
Step 5. Conformity Verification
Quality control inspectors check product dimensions,
material and construction, weight, color, marking, and
labeling. If the pre-shipment inspection is for garments,
the inspector checks whether correct sizes have been
assigned to the shipment and that the sizes correspond with
production dimensions and the labels.
For other products, dimensions may be much more important,
so this is when the dimensions of the finished product can
be measured and compared with your original specifications.
Step 6. Function and Safety Test
Function Testing for Garments
For garment, apparel and footwear inspections, the
inspectors perform physical tests on the products to
determine the strength of buttons, zippers, and other
accessories with pull tests, fatigue tests, and stretch
tests.
Fabric density and composition tests determine the density
or thickness of fabrics used in garment production. Special
tools are used to measure fabric density. The quality
control inspectors can also physically count the number of
stitches per inch.
A fabric that’s too thin or not dense enough could mean your
manufacturer has used an inferior fabric or textile that
won’t stand up to normal wearing and washing.
Furniture Safety Tests
Furniture safety tests and inspections reduce risk and
improve quality and quantity control from raw materials to
the finished product.
Carried out by experienced inspectors, all of whom
specialize by product range, furniture inspection services
deliver written reports immediately on completion detailing
findings on products:
• Assembly
• Finish/color
• Design
• Durability
• Packaging
• Labeling and marking
Mechanical Safety Tests
Mechanical safety tests are required for products with
moving parts such as bicycles and pushchairs that could
potentially cause injuries if they are defective.
The inspection involves testing the product’s shape and
design to see whether there are any sharp edges or parts
that could pinch or entrap fingers, toes, and other
appendages.
Mechanical safety testing includes checking the safety of
critical components such as screws and hinges used in a
completed product.
Electrical Safety Testing
Electrical and electronic products must be tested to ensure
they comply with a wide range of safety regulations before
they can be certified and labeled. Evaluating a product for
electrical safety is often performed under laboratory
conditions rather than on-site at the factory. It includes
the following tests:
• High voltage test (dielectric withstand test) - Measures
the ability of an electrical product to withstand a high
voltage applied between a product’s electrical circuit and
the ground.
• Leakage current test - Evaluates whether current that
flows between an AC source and the ground exceeds a
specified limit.
• Insulation resistance test - Calibrates the quality of the
electrical insulation used.
• Ground continuity test - Ensures that a clear path is
available between all exposed metal surfaces and the power
system ground.
Country-Specific Labels & Markings for Electrical Products
What are the country-specific labels and markings for
electronic products? The type of electrical safety testing
required depends on the type of product as well as the
destination market.
• UL Certification Mark - Underwriters' Electrical Bureau
for the U.S. federal agency Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). CE Marking - The CE mark is
recognized worldwide and indicates conformity with health,
safety, and environmental protection standards for products
sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).
• VDE e.V. (Germany) - The VDE Association for Electrical,
Electronic & Information Technologies (Verband der
Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Informationstechnik) is a
standard widely recognized in Germany and internationally
for electrical engineering, developing recognized technical
regulations as national and international standards as well
as testing and certifying electrical and electronic devices
and systems.
• CSA (Canada) - The Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
registered mark shows that a product has been independently
tested and certified to meet recognized standards for safety
or performance required for Canada.
• BSI (UK) - The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the
national standards body of the United Kingdom. BSI produces
technical standards on a wide range of products and
services, and also supplies certification and
standards-related services to businesses.
• CCC Mark (China) - The China Compulsory Certificate mark
(CCC) is a compulsory safety mark for many products
imported, sold, or used in the Chinese market.
Step 7. Inspection Report
Once the pre-shipment inspection is completed, a report is
compiled with a pass/fail result, an overview of key
findings, and a detailed account of the inspection results.
Some pre-shipment reports include clear images showing all
inspection points, so you can see exactly what was
discovered.