The Inspection Company

What The Inspection Company does

The Inspection Company (TIC) is a Hong Kong-headquartered, privately-held third-party quality control services firm founded in 2007 by Gregor Vöge with European management oversight. The company delivers product inspections, factory audits, and laboratory testing services to importers, wholesalers, retailers, Amazon FBA sellers, and brands sourcing from Asia, deploying more than 700 professional inspectors across 25+ countries and executing 100,000+ inspections and 12,000+ audits annually for a base of 1,000+ clients.

The service portfolio spans Pre-Production Inspection, During Production Inspection, Pre-Shipment Inspection, Container Loading Inspection, Post-Shipment Damage Inspection, Amazon FBA Inspection, and Product Sorting & Rework, complemented by Detail Factory Audits, Social Audits, Supplier Surveys, and Sample Testing (CE, RoHS, PAK, PAH) routed through accredited partner laboratories. Underpinning the service delivery is a proprietary Quality Platform consisting of an Online Booking System (with order, supplier, and product management modules plus online inspection reports and KPI dashboards), an Inspection Mobile App for field data capture, and a Geo Tracking App for verifying inspector presence. The platform is accessible via a multi-language website (English, German, Spanish, Italian, French) and exposes a 2-step quote request flow.

TIC operates on a professional-services, quote-based revenue model billed per engagement and payable in advance via T/T, PayPal, or bank transfer, with laboratory testing subject to a US$100 standard / US$150 express minimum. Distribution is hybrid: a self-serve online booking portal for low-touch transactions, supplemented by a sales-led motion with European-managed account teams and regional WhatsApp/phone contact points for quote requests. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 17020 Type A, ISO 27001, and CNAS accreditations, along with memberships in Sedex, ASQ, AAFA, the German Chamber, the EU Chamber, and AFOA, collectively functioning as trust signals for compliance-sensitive enterprise buyers.

Name

The Inspection Company

Legal name

The Inspection Company Limited

Website

https://the-inspection-company.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Inspection Company (TIC) is a Hong Kong-headquartered third-party quality control firm providing product inspections, factory audits, and laboratory testing across 25+ Asian countries, serving importers, brands, retailers, and Amazon FBA sellers with 700+ inspectors and a proprietary online booking platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Quality Inspection & Factory Audit Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Surveying, Tallying & Damage Control (Terminal Inspection Support) (TLAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety Auditing & Inspection Services (GFSI/Third-Party Audits) (AFALAAAB), Regulatory & Compliance Inspections Support (FDA/USDA/Local Authority Readiness) (AFALABAC)

Keywords

• Product quality inspection
• Factory audit services
• Pre-shipment inspection
• Supply chain quality
• Third-party inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheung Wan

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Inspection Services: Fees charged for quality inspection services including pre-production inspection, during production inspection, pre-shipment inspection, container loading inspection, Amazon FBA inspection, post-shipment damage inspection, and product sorting/rework services. Billed per service before performance.
2. Audit Services: Fees for factory audits including detail factory audits, social audits, and supplier surveys. Charges apply per audit engagement.
3. Sample Testing: Laboratory testing and certification services (CE, RoHS, PAK, PAH, etc.) through accredited partner laboratories. Minimum charge of US$100 for standard delivery and US$150 for express. Cancellation not possible once testing is launched.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Inspection Company delivers third-party product inspection, factory audit, and laboratory testing services for businesses sourcing products from Asia. Its service portfolio covers pre-production, during production, pre-shipment, container loading, Amazon FBA, and post-shipment damage inspections, alongside detail factory audits, social compliance audits, supplier surveys, and accredited sample testing. Services are booked and tracked through a proprietary online quality platform with mobile inspection apps, geo tracking, AQL sampling tools, and 24-hour photo-rich reporting.

Product overview

The Inspection Company (TIC) offers a comprehensive quality control and inspection service portfolio centered around third-party product inspection, factory auditing, and sample testing services across Asia. The core service offering consists of inspection services (Pre-Production Inspection, During Production Inspection, Pre-Shipment Inspection, Container Loading Inspection, Amazon FBA Service, Post-Shipment Damage Inspection, and Product Sorting & Rework) and audit services (Detail Factory Audit, Social Audit, and Supplier Survey), complemented by Sample Testing through accredited partner laboratories. Supporting these services is a proprietary Quality Platform consisting of an Online Booking System (with order management, supplier management, product management, online inspection reports, shipment approval/rejection, and KPI tracking), Inspection Mobile App (for field inspectors), and Geo Tracking App for real-time location tracking. The company serves industries including softlines (garments, footwear, textiles), hardlines (electronics, toys, appliances), and food products across 25+ countries in Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Production Inspection (PPI)
• During Production Inspection (DUPRO) Inspection conducted during the production process to identify and address defects or deviations early, recommended for new factories or large quantity orders with strict quality requirements, for importers and brands sourcing from Asia.
• Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Final inspection before cargo shipment when the order is 100% complete and at least 80% packed, serving as the last chance to avoid shipping wrong or defective products, targeted at importers, brands, and retailers.
• Container Loading Inspection (CLI) Supervision of container loading to ensure goods are loaded properly and correctly, verifying that the correct cargoes are delivered to importers, used by importers, brands, and Amazon FBA sellers.
• Amazon FBA Inspection Service Specialized inspection service for Amazon sellers, streamlining the inspection process to meet Amazon FBA requirements and compliance standards, targeted at e-commerce and Amazon FBA operators.
• Post-Shipment Damage Inspection Inspection service for identifying and documenting damage that occurs after shipment, helping resolve disputes and insurance claims for importers and brands receiving Asian-manufactured goods.
• Product Sorting & Rework Services Services to sort defective products and rework them to meet quality standards, helping salvage shipments and minimize losses, used by importers and brands with quality issues in finished or in-production goods.
• Detail Factory Audit Comprehensive audit of factory facilities, quality management systems, and production capabilities aligned with ISO 9000 standards, used by brands, retailers, and importers to qualify Asian suppliers.
• Social Audit Audit to assess supplier compliance with social responsibility standards, including labor conditions, worker welfare, and ethical practices, used by brands and retailers for ethical sourcing compliance.
• Supplier Survey Physical audit and survey of suppliers to verify legitimacy, capabilities, and suitability as a manufacturing partner, used by importers and brands evaluating new Asian suppliers.
• Sample Testing Testing and certification service for product samples through accredited partner laboratories, including CE, RoHS, and other certifications, targeted at importers, brands, and retailers needing product compliance testing with minimum charge US$100 standard / US$150 express.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100k+ inspections per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader offering commodity inspection, factory audits, and laboratory testing. Comparable to TIC as a competitor for third-party inspections and supplier audits in Asia, with broader industrial and marine vertical breadth.
• Intertek Group: Global TIC player with a strong consumer goods and retail inspection practice. Directly comparable as a competitor for pre-shipment inspection, factory audits, and laboratory testing services; broader geographic and category coverage.
• DEKRA: Global TIC organization offering product testing, certification, and inspection services. Comparable as a full-service TIC competitor with broader non-Asia geographic coverage and depth in regulated testing categories.
• SGS SA: The world's largest testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company. Directly comparable as a third-party inspection and audit provider, though SGS operates globally and across many categories beyond TIC's Asia-focused product/manufacturing inspection niche.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global laboratory testing leader. Comparable to TIC's sample testing and certification offering (CE, RoHS, etc.) as one of TIC's accredited partner labs, and a competitor at the enterprise lab-testing layer.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC firm with strong testing and certification capabilities. Comparable on laboratory testing, product safety, and social audits but with a much broader industrial and regulatory testing footprint.

Direct peers

• V-Trust Inspection Service: China-based third-party inspection, audit, and testing provider focused on product quality inspections and supplier audits for importers. Directly overlaps with TIC's PSI, DUPRO, and factory audit services in Asia.
• QIMA (formerly AsiaInspection): Hong Kong-headquartered third-party inspection and audit firm with a focus on Asia-based manufacturing, directly overlapping TIC's product inspection, factory audit, and supplier verification offerings. Operates an online booking platform comparable to TIC's.
• Pro QC International: Asia-headquartered third-party inspection and supplier audit firm serving importers and retailers. Directly comparable to TIC across pre-shipment, during-production, and supplier audit services, with similar SME importer customer base.

Emerging players

• ELEVATE (formerly ADEC/ASI): Provider of supply chain sustainability, social audits, and supplier assessments. Comparable to TIC's social audits and supplier surveys segment, with deeper focus on ESG and supply chain transparency programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inspectionltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-inspection-company-limited

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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