Outgoing Inspection

Outgoing Inspection refers to the final inspection of products by the seller or a third-party inspection agency before the goods leave the factory, covering quality, quantity, packaging, etc., to ensure compliance with contract or letter of credit requirements. It is common under trade terms such as FOB and CIF, where the seller must complete the inspection and issue a report before shipment. Usage scenarios include: the buyer designates an inspection agency (e.g., SGS, BV) to inspect at the factory; or the seller conducts self-inspection and issues a certificate of conformity. Precautions: inspection standards must be clearly written into the contract (e.g., AQL sampling level); inspection time and place should be clearly agreed to avoid shipment delays; if the buyer requires an inspection certificate as a negotiating document, ensure the issuing party's qualifications meet letter of credit requirements. A term easily confused with 'Outgoing Inspection' is 'Pre-shipment Inspection', which is usually commissioned by the buyer and focuses more on the final check before shipment; while 'Outgoing Inspection' emphasizes the factory departure stage and can be conducted independently by the seller. In addition, 'Outgoing Inspection' is different from 'Incoming Inspection', which is the buyer's inspection after receiving the goods. Correct use of this term helps clarify quality responsibilities and reduce trade disputes.