The Scope
Quality and Quantity Audit provides independent verification of the quality, quantity, condition, packaging, marking, and documentation of goods prior to shipment, delivery, or payment. The service ensures that products supplied correspond to contractual, commercial, and regulatory requirements, helping buyers, sellers, financial institutions, and government authorities confirm compliance before goods are dispatched or accepted.
The audit supports international trade by reducing risks associated with non-conforming products, incorrect quantities, documentation discrepancies, and shipment-related disputes.
The Standard
This service is performed in accordance with:
Client contractual requirements and purchase orders
Letters of Credit (LC) requirements
International trade & inspection practices
Applicable product specifications & technical documentation
Packing, marking, and shipment requirements
Regulatory and import / export compliance requirements
Quality and quantity verification procedures
Quantity verification
Product identification and conformity checks
Visual quality inspection
Packaging & marking verification
Documentation review
Witnessing of loading and dispatch activities
Photographic inspection reporting
Laboratory testing support, where required
Chemical, mechanical, and physical-chemical analyses through accredited laboratory facilities
Who Should Apply
Quality and Quantity Audit services are suitable for organisations involved in international trade, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations.
The service is particularly relevant for:
Importers & exporters
Manufacturers & suppliers
Trading companies
Procurement & sourcing organizations
Government agencies & regulatory authorities
Banks and financial institutions involved in trade finance
Logistics and freight forwarding companies
Commodity traders
Agricultural and food product exporters
Industrial equipment and material suppliers
This service is ideal for organisations seeking independent verification of goods before shipment, compliance with documentary credit requirements, assurance of product quality and quantity, protection against commercial disputes, and greater confidence in international trade transactions.