Pre-Shipment Inspection
RoyalCert's Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) service provides independent verification that goods are ready for shipment — confirming that they meet the buyer's specifications, applicable standards and regulatory requirements before they leave the seller's facility. PSI is an essential risk management tool for importers, procurement organisations and trading companies.
A RoyalCert Pre-Shipment Inspection report gives buyers the confidence that what they have ordered is what they will receive — protecting against quality shortfalls, specification deviations, quantity discrepancies and non-compliant products entering their supply chain.
What PSI Covers
- Quantity verification — checking ordered quantities against packing lists
- Quality assessment against buyer specifications and samples
- Workmanship and finish inspection
- Dimensions, weight and packaging verification
- Labelling and marking compliance check
- Functional testing and performance verification (where applicable)
- Safety requirements compliance review
- Documentation review — certificates, test reports, compliance records
- Loading supervision (optional)
Key Benefits
Identify quality problems before goods are shipped — avoiding costly returns and delays.
Independent verification before payment protects buyers from specification non-compliance.
PSI certificates from recognised inspection bodies facilitate smoother customs clearance.
PSI creates accountability in the supply chain and incentivises suppliers to maintain quality.