Direct Answer
A factory audit reviews the site, equipment, production flow, quality controls and capacity evidence against the product a supplier has quoted.
Suitable For
- Importers evaluating a new Chinese supplier
- Buyers comparing multiple quotations
- Private-label or specification-sensitive orders
Not Suitable For
- Freight-only, customs-clearance or warehouse-only requests
- Requests without a product, supplier or specification to evaluate
Scope and evidence
| Check | What to provide or verify |
|---|---|
| Workshop and address | Evidence for workshop and address is reviewed against the buyer brief. |
| Production equipment | Evidence for production equipment is reviewed against the buyer brief. |
| Capacity evidence | Evidence for capacity evidence is reviewed against the buyer brief. |
| Incoming and outgoing QC | Evidence for incoming and outgoing qc is reviewed against the buyer brief. |
| Certificate evidence where relevant | Evidence for certificate evidence where relevant is reviewed against the buyer brief. |
Step-by-step Process
- Send the product or supplier brief
- Confirm the checks and evidence required
- Review findings, gaps and risk notes
- Decide the next sampling, audit or inspection action
Buyer Checklist
- Workshop and address
- Production equipment
- Capacity evidence
- Incoming and outgoing QC
- Certificate evidence where relevant
Information Needed for Quotation
- Product name, photo, drawing or link
- Target quantity and destination market
- Supplier name or quotation when available
- Required standard, material and packaging
- Order stage and decision deadline
Frequently Asked Questions
What does factory audit in china deliver?
A photo-supported audit report with observations, evidence gaps and buyer follow-up questions.
Does this service include freight or customs clearance?
No. CZJ Sourcing focuses on procurement and verification. Shipping coordination with third-party freight forwarders can be arranged when required.
What information is needed before work starts?
Provide the product specification, quantity, target market, supplier or quotations already received, and the decision you need to make.
Related Pages
Request a Quotation
Include the fields listed above so the response can focus on model, material, fitment or service scope instead of generic claims.
Send Sourcing Inquiry
Share a product link, photo or specification sheet. Discuss supplier comparison, factory verification and the sourcing steps needed for your project.