Last updated: June 11, 2026

Before you commit to working with a factory in China, it is worth checking what is really happening on site. A factory audit helps you understand whether a supplier has the systems, capacity, controls, and compliance standards needed to manufacture your product reliably.

This infographic explains how factory audits work, what auditors usually check, and why they are an important step for importers who want to reduce quality, cost, delivery, and supplier risks before production starts.

How Do Factory Audits Work In China - infographic

Importers from China should consider these audits as an essential step towards obtaining the right quality, cost, and delivery times. You deserve the best possible manufacturing partner, and audits will help assure that.

Typically, you can choose from the following factory audits. You can also request to discuss them with us and get a quotation.


Read more about audits in our blog posts here: Hiring a Consultant to Prepare a Factory Audit, here: Factory Audits and Product Inspections: Similarities and Differences, and here: ISO 9000 audits for your China suppliers

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