Factory Inspection

UL factory inspections provide customized product inspection support, based on customers' predefined parameters or customer-accepted specifications. These inspections provide retailers, buyers and original equipment manufacturers confidence in the quality of the suppliers that they work with as well as the reliability of the products that are sourced from these suppliers. Definition Factory inspections are conducted to ascertain whether certified products produced in the facility are identical, within accepted manufacturing tolerances, to the sample against which the product certification was granted. Inspection services include initial production inspection, during-process inspection, final random inspection and packing supervision. Benefits Quality concerns can be identified and controlled at the source. UL's global footprint allows us to help customers access key markets faster, responding to turnaround-time priorities. Our experts assess a factory's competence to deliver consistent quality over the long term. Key processes addressed include: Quality management system Good manufacturing practice (factory environment standards) Product control Process control Personnel Our internal supplier and performance-model audit services help you analyze performance while achieving key cost and time savings.