QIMA

What QIMA does

QIMA is a Hong Kong-headquartered provider of testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) solutions for global supply chains. Founded in 2005 (originally as AsiaInspection, later rebranded), the company serves 30,000+ businesses across three verticals — consumer products, food and agrifood, and life sciences — through a global network of 2,500+ inspectors and auditors. Operational coverage spans key sourcing geographies (China, India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong) and buyer markets (Germany, UAE, Brazil, USA), with 2021 institutional expansion via two Hamburg-based German subsidiaries (QIMA Testing Germany GmbH and QIMA Certification Germany GmbH). Accreditations span ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, FSSC, BRCGS, and IFS, alongside partnerships with sustainability and ethical-sourcing bodies including Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, RSPO, NATRUE, IFOAM, Demeter, and C.A.F.E. Practices.

The company's core technology platform is QIMAone, repositioned in 2025 as a connected supply network that digitizes inspection booking, lab test management, certification tracking, and supplier data into a unified SaaS interface. QIMAone exposes an API/developer portal for client-side integration and is offered alongside self-service booking for SMBs and enterprise-tier managed services. Adjacent service lines include ESG and sustainability certification, cybersecurity testing, and clinical imaging (extended via Newtone.fr). The platform's stated capabilities cover risk-based analytics and anomaly detection, though proprietary AI/ML depth is not publicly characterized.

QIMA's revenue model is hybrid: predominantly transactional per-service fees for inspections, laboratory testing, and certifications, layered with subscription revenue from the QIMAone platform. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales for global brands and retailers with product-led, self-service booking for smaller buyers. The company is privately held and founder/management owned, with no disclosed external funding rounds or financial reporting.

Name

QIMA

Legal name

QIMA Limited

Website

https://asiainspection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

QIMA is a Hong Kong-headquartered testing, inspection, certification, and compliance provider serving 30,000+ businesses globally via a 2,500+ strong inspector network across consumer products, food and agrifood, and life sciences verticals, anchored by its QIMAone SaaS platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection Services: Fees for pre-shipment inspections, product inspections, and PEO inspections. Payment expected online prior to booking services. Cancellation policies apply with fees for missed inspections or late cancellations.
2. Laboratory Testing Services: Fees for chemical testing, physical testing, and other lab analysis services. Price may vary once sample preparation begins. Cancellation not possible once laboratory activities have started.
3. Audits Services: Fees for CSR audits, factory audits, and supplier audit programs. Services include social compliance, environmental audits, and process certification.
4. Certification Services: Fees for product, process, and system certifications including organic, Fair Trade, RSPO, and various food safety certifications (FSSC, BRCGS, IFS).
5. ESG Solutions: Environmental, social, and governance services including supply chain due diligence and sustainability certifications.
6. QIMAone SaaS Platform: Digital quality management platform offered via subscription for brands, quality teams, factory managers, and inspectors to manage supply chain quality and compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

QIMA provides testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) solutions for global supply chains. Its service portfolio covers consumer products, food and agrifood commodities, and life sciences, delivering pre-shipment inspections, supplier and CSR audits, chemical and physical lab testing, food safety and sustainability certifications, and ESG/due diligence. The QIMAone smart quality and compliance platform digitizes these services and connects brands, suppliers, and inspectors.

Product overview

QIMA offers a comprehensive suite of testing, inspection, certification, and compliance solutions organized into four main service pillars: Consumer Products Services (product inspections, supplier audits, lab testing, certifications, cybersecurity), Food & Agrifood Services (produce inspections, certifications, organic/sustainable programs, lab testing, commodities inspections), Life Sciences Services (in silico testing, in vitro/ex vivo testing, preclinical analysis, clinical bioanalysis and imaging), and ESG/Sustainability Solutions (ESG reporting, supply chain due diligence). The core technology platform is QIMAone, a smart quality and compliance platform that digitizes quality management and connects supply network participants. QIMAone includes specialized modules for inspectors (Inspector App), quality control teams, and factory managers, supplemented by the QIMA Academy training platform. Additional resources include regulatory updates, the QIMA Barometer research reports, the Supply Chain Soundbites podcast, AQL calculator tools, and a Developer Portal for API access. The company also operates IBD Certifications, a sub-brand offering organic, sustainable, and food safety certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QIMAone: Smart quality and compliance platform for connected supply networks, providing digitized quality management, supplier collaboration, and analytics tools.

Products and services

• Consumer Products Inspection Services Pre-shipment and production-stage inspection services for consumer products such as hardlines, softlines, electronics, and toys, helping brands and retailers verify product quality before shipment.
• Supplier Audit Services CSR audits, social compliance audits, environmental audits, and factory/supplier audits to assess supplier capabilities and compliance across global supply chains.
• Laboratory Testing Services Chemical and physical testing of consumer products in accredited laboratories to ensure compliance with destination market regulations and safety standards.
• Consumer Products Certification Services Product, process, and system certification programs for consumer products, enabling brands and retailers to demonstrate compliance with industry standards.
• Cybersecurity Evaluations Cybersecurity evaluations and consultations to ensure products are secured against cyber-attacks and protect users from privacy violations, financial fraud, and identity theft.
• Food & Agrifood Inspection Services Produce inspections and agrifood commodities inspections covering fresh produce, primary animal production, food manufacturing, animal feed, packaging, storage, and distribution.
• Food Safety Certification Services Food safety and quality certification programs (FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, RSPO, C.A.F.E. Practices) for food producers, processors, and traders.
• Life Sciences Testing & Research Services In silico testing and chemoinformatics, in vitro and ex vivo testing, preclinical analysis, clinical sampling bioanalysis, and clinical imaging services for drug discovery and efficacy claims.
• ESG and Sustainability Solutions ESG reporting services and supply chain due diligence to help businesses meet sustainability requirements and demonstrate social and environmental compliance.
• QIMAone Platform A SaaS platform for brands, quality teams, factory managers, and inspectors to digitize quality and compliance workflows, manage inspections and audits, track supplier performance, and access analytics.
• Advisory and Training Services Consulting, training, and workshop services delivered alongside audits and lab testing, supporting clients on regulatory and quality standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 30,000+ businesses worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Various GFSI Certification SchemescoreOthersQIMA offers certification services under multiple Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized schemes including FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, and other food safety certification programs.
• Rainforest AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA provides certification services under Rainforest Alliance certification scheme as part of their food certification offerings.
• Fair TradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA offers Fair Trade certification helping companies improve and harmonize social and fair trade standards in their supply chain.
• RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA provides RSPO certification for sustainable palm oil supply chains.
• Organic Certification Bodies (NOP, EU Organic, Brazil Organic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA offers organic certifications under multiple national and regional schemes including USDA NOP, EU Organic, and Brazil organic regulations.
• Top-tier Global Cloud ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationQIMA collaborates with top-tier global cloud providers (including AWS mentioned in cookie policy) that leverage secure-by-design infrastructure and built-in safeguards to protect digital assets. Data centers hold ISO/IEC 27001/27017/27018/27701 and SOC 1/2/3 certifications.
• ISO/IEC Certification BodiescoreTechnology or IntegrationQIMA maintains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management, demonstrating commitment to globally acknowledged information security standards.
• DAkkS (German Accreditation Body)coreTechnology or IntegrationQIMA Germany's accredited scope is verified by DAkkS, the German Accreditation Body, for testing and certification services.
• Demeter InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA provides access to Demeter Standards for biodynamic farming certification.
• IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA follows IFOAM Norms for organic certification and provides access to IFOAM guidelines.
• NATRUEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA offers NATRUE certification for natural and organic cosmetic products.
• C.A.F.E. Practices (Starbucks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQIMA provides C.A.F.E. Practices audits for coffee supply chains.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eurofins Scientific: International testing laboratory network with strong food, pharmaceutical, and consumer products testing coverage. Overlaps directly with QIMA's lab testing and food/agifood service pillars and competes for similar quality-conscious buyers.
• NSF International: Public health and safety organization offering testing, certification, and auditing primarily for food, water, and consumer products. Competes with QIMA's certification schemes (including GFSI programs) and food/consumer products audit work.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Food-focused TIC company providing testing, inspection, and certification across the food supply chain. Closely comparable to QIMA's Food & Agrifood pillar, including produce inspections, certifications, and lab testing.

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: World's largest TIC company offering inspection, testing, and certification across consumer goods, food, and life sciences. Compares directly to QIMA's full TIC stack and competes for the same multinational brand and retailer QC/QA budgets, but at much greater scale and breadth.
• ALS Limited: International testing services group with food, environmental, life sciences, and asset-care testing. Comparable to QIMA's lab testing business across food, life sciences, and commodity inspection categories.
• Intertek Group: Leading TIC provider offering product testing, inspection, and certification for consumer goods, food, and commodities. Direct overlap with QIMA's consumer products and food service pillars and a longstanding competitor for global brand quality programs.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC incumbent operating across consumer products, agri-food, marine, and industry. Direct competitor for product inspections, supplier audits, and certification business, particularly with brand and retailer clients QIMA also serves.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC and certification group with strong consumer products, food, and life sciences coverage. Competes head-to-head with QIMA on testing, certification, and audit mandates, especially for European-market compliance.
• DEKRA: Global TIC provider covering product testing, inspection, and certification for automotive, consumer products, and industrial sectors. Comparable to QIMA's TIC stack, especially around certification and product safety testing in Europe.

Others

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Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/qima
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qima
• Instagraminstagram.com/qimagroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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