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Quality & compliance

Quality is designed into the process.

Final inspection alone cannot correct an unclear specification, unsuitable manufacturer or uncontrolled production process. Prowal helps establish the right controls before and during production.

Our position

Verify what matters.

Quality assurance starts by defining what must be delivered, how it will be checked and who is responsible for each decision.

The appropriate level of control depends on the product, application, order value and consequences of failure. We build a practical approach around the agreed specification and risk profile. Prowal coordinates verification and reporting; laboratories, certification bodies and specialist inspectors are engaged where formal independent evidence is required.

Three foundations

Clear before controlled.

01

Defined requirements

Drawings, materials, dimensions, tolerances, finish, packing and documentation must be sufficiently clear before production.

02

Capable manufacturer

The selected supplier must have the relevant equipment, experience, capacity, organisation and communication capability.

03

Agreed verification

Checkpoints, sample references, inspection scope, acceptance criteria and escalation routes are agreed in advance.

Control areas

From supplier to shipment.

Supplier assessment

A focused review of the manufacturer and its suitability for the assignment.

  • Production capabilities and capacity
  • Organisation and relevant experience
  • Available quality processes
  • Documentation and communication

Product specification

Requirements are translated into information the supplier and inspector can use.

  • Drawings and approved samples
  • Materials and critical dimensions
  • Performance or test requirements
  • Packing and labelling

Production follow-up

Critical progress points are monitored while corrective action remains possible.

  • Production release and milestones
  • Material or component confirmation
  • Deviation reporting
  • Corrective-action follow-up

Pre-shipment verification

Agreed checks are completed before the goods are handed over for transport.

  • Quantity and visual condition
  • Selected measurements or functions
  • Packing and shipment markings
  • Required release documentation
Inspection scope

Product-specific, not generic.

An inspection plan should focus on the characteristics that genuinely determine usability, safety, appearance or commercial acceptance. The exact sampling method, tolerances and acceptance criteria are agreed per assignment.

Important: an inspection is a verification of an agreed scope and sample. It is not automatically a product certification, laboratory test or guarantee that every individual unit is defect-free.

A control plan may include

Approved drawing and sample reference
Critical-to-quality characteristics
Measurement and functional checks
Sampling method and acceptance limits
Photo and document requirements
Deviation and release procedure
Documentation

Evidence matched to the requirement.

Supplier recordsCompany, capability and production information collected during qualification.
Inspection reportsResults, observations and photographs relating to the agreed inspection scope.
Test reportsFormal testing requested from an appropriate laboratory when required.
CertificatesChecked for issuer, scope, product reference and validity instead of accepted at face value.
Define the right controls

What must be verified for your product?

Share your drawing, specification, reference sample or current quality concern. We will help identify the appropriate next step and scope.

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