What to do if received goods fail quality inspection?

📅 Published 2026-09-03👁 4,120 viewsQuality & AuditMachinery📦 五金件

Steps:

Document with photos/videos
Written notice to factory (48hr response)
Third-party inspection (SGS/BV)
Negotiate: rework/replacement/discount/return
Contract clauses (defect rate over 2% = factory pays)

Prevention: PP sample, mid-term inspection, final inspection.

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