Food inspection services from QIMA ensure your products comply with HACCP, SQF and BRCGS standards. Our third-party food inspection experts audit your site in four simple steps to minimize recall risk and confirm compliance.
Food Inspections
In a world where food products often travel thousands of miles before reaching the consumer, safeguarding the quality and safety of your food is paramount at every stage. Professional food inspections give you an accurate picture of your product’s state before it is shipped, as well as upon arrival at the destination.
QIMA's food inspections allow you to spot inconsistencies in your production lots before they leave the farm or factory, helping you react timely and avoid costly rework, sorting or recalls. With detailed inspection reports delivered the same day and real-time data intelligence on your suppliers, you can make fast and informed decisions for your food supply chain.
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Food Inspection Services Expertise
QIMA offers fast and reliable product inspection services in the following categories:
Fresh Produce
Processed Food
When your product is ready to be inspected, one of QIMA's professional inspectors will visit your supplier and check the quantity, packing, labeling, dimensions, weight, and visual characteristics of a randomly selected sample. In our inspections, we follow the guidelines of the World Health Organization Food Code and use the internationally recognized ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling procedure. This guarantees that we check a sample that properly represents your food production lot, and not a sample your supplier wants you to check.
Our product inspectors are highly experienced in their respective areas of specialization, which include Fresh Produce, Processed Foods, Seafood, Meat, and Poultry, and others. During inspections, they follow detailed inspection protocols prepared by our experts. QIMA's food inspection protocols merge your instructions and specifications with industry standards and our extensive know-how, ensuring a comprehensive check of your food products’ quality, safety, and compliance.
Food Inspections Process
1. Booking: using your online account or the QIMA mobile app, you can book your food inspection quickly and easily. Our user-friendly booking forms will guide you through the process, making sure you include all key specifications of your order, such as:
Factory contact detail
Product description
Pictures
Key tests to perform on-site
Defects to look for
Sampling method
You will receive a price quote for your food inspection immediately after placing the order.
2. Processing: our team will liaise with your supplier to confirm the date and place of the inspection, while our experts prepare a comprehensive food inspection protocol for our inspector to follow.
Change of plans? Not a problem: you can reschedule or cancel your order until 4 pm of the day before the inspection.
3. Inspection: on the day of the food inspection, a QIMA inspector will visit your supplier’s facility and carry out such standardized steps as:
Random sampling (determined according to product type)
Visual check
Product-specific tests
Defect sorting and counting
Packing and labeling check
4. Report delivery: a detailed food inspection report with photographs will be sent to you on the same day, letting you make an informed decision regarding the shipment of your lot.
Why Perform a Food Inspection?
To safeguard the quality and safety of your food product at every stage
To identify any potential damage during transit
To maintain consumer confidence and brand reputation
To avoid safety recalls
To comply with statutory regulations and standards of your destination market
Food Inspection Services FAQs
What types of food inspection services do you offer?
We inspect fresh produce, processed foods, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and other food categories. Services include Initial Production Checks (IPC), During Production Inspections (DUPRO), Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI) and Container Loading Checks (CLC).
How quickly can I schedule a food inspection?
You can book an inspection 24/7 via myQIMA and receive an on-site inspector within 48 hours, subject to regional office availability.
What determines the cost of a food inspection?
Pricing is based on product category, inspection type, sampling plan and location. You’ll see an instant quote in myQIMA when you enter your order details.
Can I bundle inspections across multiple supplier sites?
Yes. QIMA’s food inspection programs support multi-site and multi-batch auditing under a single contract, all managed through your myQIMA dashboard.
Which standards and sampling methods do you follow?
Our inspectors use the WHO Food Code and ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling. We also integrate any client-specific protocols or industry standards you require.
How will I receive my inspection report?
You get a detailed PDF report - including photos, defect counts and recommendations - delivered the same day via myQIMA for immediate review and action.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule an inspection?
You can modify or cancel your booking up until 4 PM local time on the business day before the inspection, at no additional cost, directly in your myQIMA account.
QIMA Benefits
Independent quality control performed by product experts to protect your business interests.
Global coverage across 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Speed and flexibility with an inspector onsite within 48 hours; modify or cancel up to the day before inspection.
Same-day inspection reports tailored for your product.
Online program management to book inspections, make payments, and download detailed reports.
Custom quality dashboard to identify trends and make informed decisions in real time.
Ranked #1 in the industry for customer satisfaction based on independent NPS measurement.
