Watertightness testing

Watertightness testing is a method used to check whether a container, structure, or system is fully sealed and prevents water infiltration. This test is essential for shipping containers, buildings, pipelines, and other waterproof enclosures to ensure they meet safety and durability standards.

GTIC's product and manufacturing inspections help you ensure quality standards throughout your manufacturing process. Leverage our inspections at every stage of your supply chain to protect your business against product recalls, customer complaints, and reputational damage.

Our inspectors verify that your product specifications, including quality, functionality, and performance requirements, are fulfilled. Ultimately, these inspections prevent defective products from reaching the end consumer.

We provide comprehensive inspection services throughout the entire production process, including initial production check, during production checks, container loading check, pre-shipment inspection and production monitoring.

What Happens in a Product Inspection?

During an inspection, a GTIC inspector evaluates products at specific production stages using a comprehensive checklist.

This checklist is tailored to the product and the client’s requirements.

Our checks typically assess the following:

Specifications
Dimensions
Function
Appearance
Performance
Workmanship

Packaging and packing are also checked, and product-specific tests are usually conducted. Checks can be tailored to the production stage. For example, inspections carried out at the start of production will include checks of raw materials.

We offer off-the-shelf checklists designed to match particular products. If customized checks are needed, you can add to one of these checklists or create your own.

What Are the Benefits of Product Inspection Services?

Our product inspection services give you control over your manufacturing quality control program. Some of the benefits include:

Ensuring product quality at every production stage
Verifying that suppliers adhere to your specifications
Increasing the efficiency of your production line
Avoiding recalls and reputational damage
Anticipating production and shipment delays
Optimizing your quality control budget
Ensuring that your products are safe for transit

Take Your Quality Management Online

GTIC offers an intelligent online platform to help you seamlessly manage your quality control and global supply network.

Easily book, cancel, or reschedule inspections, make payments, or download your inspection reports with just a few clicks. We also provide a customizable dashboard with all your quality control data, so you can identify trends and make informed decisions in real time.

GTIC ensures your product is manufactured to your specifications. We operate in 100 countries worldwide, and have regulatory expertise in every region we serve. Leverage GTIC’s product inspection services to bring your product to market with confidence.

Related services

Container condition inspection

A container is a standardized unit used for storing and transporting goods. It is designed for efficient handling and movement across various modes of transportation, such as ships, trucks, and trains. Containers are typically made of durable materials like steel or aluminum, and are weather-resistant, secure, and reusable. Containers play a crucial role in multimodal transportation, helping to save time and costs, reduce the risk of cargo damage, and enhance the overall efficiency of global logistics.

Inspection of cargo

Inspection of cargo is the process of checking goods before, during, or after shipment to ensure they meet quality, quantity, and compliance standards. This inspection helps prevent damages, verify documentation, and ensure that cargo is transported safely and in accordance with regulations.

Tallying

Tallying Tallying refers to the process of inspecting and verifying the actual quantity of goods stored in warehouses, yards, onboard vessels, or during the course of delivery and receipt. The objective is to ensure consistency between the physical stock and the corresponding documentation, including invoices and data recorded in the management system.