Commodity inspection. It is generally used for import and export trade. Of course, it is also possible to use domestic and foreign trade transactions, but less. A certificate from the commodity inspection agency certifying the quality and quantity of your goods tested. The buyer will know whether the quality of the goods is in line with its requirements by means of your inspection form. Sometimes listed as one of the negotiation documents.

China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau is the most authoritative and largest inspection institution in China. In general, Chinese product exports are inspected here. The most public commercial inspection agency in the world is SGS in Switzerland, which also has offices in major cities in China.

The need for commodity inspection can be divided into several categories:

1) The customer needs a commodity inspection. To ensure that the goods you receive are in conformity with the contract, the customer will ask you to handle the commodity inspection and issue the commodity inspection certificate.

2) China needs legal inspection of goods. Some countries require commercial inspection prior to export.

3) Goods that require legal inspection in the importing country. Importing countries may require inspection of certain Chinese exports. The inspection may be conducted in China or at the place of import.

The "Commodity Inspection Law" stipulates that the contents of the inspection of import and export commodities include the quality, specifications, quantity, weight, packaging, and compliance with safety and hygiene requirements. The basis of the inspection is mainly based on the relevant terms stipulated in the sales contract(including the letter of credit).