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Quality Control Services In France
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Pro QC International is a global third-party quality company that provides a wide range of cost-effective quality assurance and quality control services in France.
Our clients benefit from an impartial quality assessment which provides transparency of the risks and costs associated with poor quality. Since 1984, we represent our clients in France by assessing the capabilities of current and potential suppliers, conducting product inspections and enabling factory performance improvement through our bespoke audit and supplier development framework.
Our quality assurance and quality control services in France include:
- Pre-Shipment Inspections
- Container Loading Supervision
- Sorting and Rework
- Welding Inspections
- Factory Acceptance Tests
- Factory Audits
- Supplier Verification
- Process Audits
- ISO 9001 Audits
- ISO 13485 Audits
- IATF 16949 Audits in France
- VDA 6.3 Audits
- Supplier Management
- And many more
In France, we cover the entire country via our network of experienced quality engineers. Our engineers are located in all major cities and production centers such as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux, Lille, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Nice, Nancy, Dijon, Rennes, Brest, Grenoble, Tours, Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand, Reims, Metz, Mulhouse, Aix-en-Provence, Montpellier, Besançon, and many more. Our quality inspectors and auditors are all qualified for their area of expertise with the mission is to ensure a product quality that meets client requirements and those of their customers. Available for long or short-term projects, our resources can be rapidly deployed for any size project.
Being the second largest economy in the EU, France requires quality control services in virtually every major industry including transport, machines, chemical products, foodstuffs and metals. Our range of quality control services in France is comprehensive and we support local and international companies from the following industries:
- Softlines luxury goods, textile & garments, leather goods, footwear, glasses, jewelry, fashion accessories, bags, soft toys, perfumes, cosmetics, packaging…
- Hardlines medical devices (class I, II, III), electronics, integrated parts, machinery, mechanical parts, metal items, metal scraps, kitchen appliances, furniture, toys, e-bikes, solar panels…
- Industrials industrial components, coating, welding, plastics & rubbers, pumps, molds, integrated circuits, broadcasting equipment, insulated wires, machinery…
- Automotive Industry auto-parts, motor vehicle parts, transmissions, part and accessories of bodies, batteries, bearings, steering wheels, brake system parts…
- Oil & Gas Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), ARAMCO, API, coating (NACE), pipeline, heat exchangers, valves, ASME pressure vessels and boilers…
Our Services in France
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Our Coverage in France
- Paris
- Marseille
- Lyon
- Nantes
- Bordeaux
- Lille
- Strasbourg
- Toulouse
- Nice
- Nancy
- Dijon
- Rennes
- Brest
- Grenoble
- Tours
- Limoges
- Clermont-Ferrand
- Reims
- Metz
- Mulhouse
- Aix-en-Provence
- Montpellier
- Besançon
Our Quality Control Services in France
Product Inspections in France
As a third-party inspection company in France, Pro QC offers a large range of quality inspections covering all production stages. We identify defects before the end of the production or before shipment to help reduce sourcing risks and rework costs. Our product inspections in France are personalized to match client requirements and product specifications. Moreover, our inspection reports are available within 24 hours after the service. Our range of product inspection services in France include:
Factory & Supplier Audits in France
Whether supplier verification or reliability is required or assurance that a factory or supplier complies with international quality standards, we have the required quality audit experience to meet every need. Our factory and supplier audits in France are performed by experienced and certified auditors, and the reports are sent within 24 hours of the audit. Our range of quality audits includes:
- Quality Management System: ISO 9001 audits
- Automotive Industry: VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 audits
- Medical Device: ISO 13485, ISO 11137, 21 QSR 820 GMP, ISO 17025 audits
- GDP Audits
- GMP Audit for Cosmetic Products: ISO 22716
- Environmental Audit:ISO 14001
- Security Audit: ISO 27001, ISO 28000, C-TPAT, GSV, SCAN…
- Supplier Quality Audit
- Supplier Process Control and Quality Systems
- Combined Audits
Supplier Management Services in France
This service has been developed to resolve production issues and non-conformities. We commence the service with the relevant industrial audit. The resulting output allows us to identify the root cause of the quality issues and create and implement a tailored solution to permanently resolve the quality shortcomings. For example, we reduce defect rates, improve your factory performance, support our clients prepare for certifications or to comply with international standards ( IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001), and much more. Learn more.
Product Inspections in France
As a third-party inspection company in France, Pro QC offers a large range of quality inspections covering all production stages. We identify defects before the end of the production or before shipment to help reduce sourcing risks and rework costs. Our product inspections in France are personalized to match client requirements and product specifications. Moreover, our inspection reports are available within 24 hours after the service. Our range of product inspection services in France include:
- First Article Inspections (FAI)
- In-Process Inspections (IPI)
- Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI)
- Container Loading Supervision (CLS)
- Expediting Services
- Sorting / Rework Services
- Welding Inspections
- Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
Factory & Supplier Audits in France
Whether supplier verification or reliability is required or assurance that a factory or supplier complies with international quality standards, we have the required quality audit experience to meet every need. Our factory and supplier audits in France are performed by experienced and certified auditors, and the reports are sent within 24 hours of the audit. Our range of quality audits includes:
- Quality Management System: ISO 9001 audits
- Automotive Industry: VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 audits
- Medical Device: ISO 13485, ISO 11137, 21 QSR 820 GMP, ISO 17025 audits
- GDP Audits
- GMP Audit for Cosmetic Products: ISO 22716
- Environmental Audit:ISO 14001
- Security Audit: ISO 27001, ISO 28000, C-TPAT, GSV, SCAN…
- Supplier Quality Audit
- Supplier Process Control and Quality Systems
- Combined Audits
Supplier Management Services in France
This service has been developed to resolve production issues and non-conformities. We commence the service with the relevant industrial audit. The resulting output allows us to identify the root cause of the quality issues and create and implement a tailored solution to permanently resolve the quality shortcomings. For example, we reduce defect rates, improve your factory performance, support our clients prepare for certifications or to comply with international standards ( IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001), and much more. Learn more.
Quality Solutions Overview
Click on the current stage of your sourcing or product development journey below to explore our related quality solutions.
1. New Product Development
2. Supplier Selection
3. Supplier Qualification
4. Pre-Production Validation
5. Production Planning
6. Incoming Quality Control
7. Production and Assembly
8. Outgoing QC & Shipping
Development & Planning
Production & Delivery
1. New Product Development
New product development lays the foundation for strategic sourcing. Prototyping is crucial to validate that the supplier understands the client’s requirements.
Pro QC inspections validate the new parts while our supplier development services align quality expectations with suppliers and strengthen their ability to meet quality requirements and reduce time to market.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Supplier Development Services
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Poor communication of technical details between buyers and factories
Misalignment of product specifications and critical design requirements among buyers, suppliers, and factory production teams
Inadequate consideration of advanced product quality planning
Challenges when transitioning from prototype suppliers to mass-manufacturing suppliers
Misalignment on design and engineering revisions
2. Supplier Selection
Once the component specifications are defined, the procurement department identifies a list of suitable suppliers that can potentially meet their capability, cost, capacity, and quality requirements.
Pro QC offers a range of supplier due diligence and supplier evaluation support. Our experts visit suppliers to assess their capabilities, mitigate the risk of scams, overpromises, and miscommunication, and validate their credentials, trustworthiness, and financial stability.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Supplier Quality Audits
QHSE Audits
ESG Audits
Onsite Supplier Verification
Financial Credit Check
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Lack of experience and due diligence in new supplier region
Communication challenges
Concern about supplier scams
Low confidence supplier’s trustworthiness
Concerns over supplier’s financial viability
3. Supplier Qualification
A world-class organization usually has a comprehensive supplier qualification program to identify and mitigate the risks associated with quality, safety, on-time delivery, cost, and compliance.
Pro QC establishes a global audit program to systematically onboard new suppliers, categorize their risk levels, and establish a reaction plan based on the supplier’s performance on quality systems, environmental management, and social and ethical compliance.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Global Supplier Audit Programs
Supplier Quality Audit for Potential Suppliers
Quality Management System Audit
Social & Ethical Audits
Supply Chain Security Audit
Environmental Audit
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Suppliers are not as capable as they initially claimed
Supplier lacks effective and systematic quality assurance practice
Supplier is ISO 9001 certified, but the underlying principles are not implemented in practice
Mass production quality does not match prototype quality
Buyers want to sell to big retailers, but their suppliers do not yet comply with the retailer’s supplier code of conduct
Supplier violation on labor law, ethical and environmental compliances
Goods held in customs due to supply chain security malpractice
4. Pre-Production Validation
Before commencing volume production, it is crucial to validate that the equipment, staffing, production methods, capacity, and quality control plan are in place for each product line.
Pro QC offers on-site quality support to prevent and reduce the potential cost of poor quality (COPQ) and risk, ensuring a smooth transition from product development to mass production.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Engineering Build (EB) and Quality Build (QB) Audit
First Article Inspection (FAI)
APQP/PPAP Audit
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Factory not ready for mass production
Shipment delays due to critical failure, poor quality, and resource constraints
An exponential increase in defective products
Product recall
High Cost of Poor Quality
An exponential increase in the cost of change after mass production commences
5. Production Planning
Production planning ensures that the supplier has sufficient raw materials, components, and staff and that other outsourced processes meet the specified schedule.
Pro QC offers assistance in timely supplier communication, onsite visits, and daily or weekly monitoring reports. This minimizes the risks of delays from ineffective procurement planning, staff shortages, or sub-supplier mismanagement.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Order Expediting
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Production delay due to poor material procurement planning
Production delay due to inadequate production staffing
Poor sub-supplier management
6. Incoming Quality Control
Incoming inspection reflects a factory's commitment to quality control from the outset. Understanding how a factory manages its incoming material and its supply chain is a very good indication of its commitment to quality.
Pro QC quality solutions address issues such as defect acceptance, material substitutions, and component decay due to poor practices or storage conditions.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Incoming Inspection
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
The factory does not manage the quality of its supply chain or is poor at supplier management
Suppliers turn a blind eye to defective components during incoming and still use them for production and assembly
Using sub-standard material or components (e.g., lower-quality fabric than required)
Substituting lower-cost alternatives for product components (e.g., cheaper electronic components in a mobile phone)
“Quality fade” where suppliers make small, gradual substitutions in materials and components over time
Bulk material ordered by the supplier degrades over time due to poor storage conditions
7. Production & Assembly
Many things can go wrong during mass production due to machine failure, lack of process control, and operator mistakes. While it is normal for defects to occur, these defects must be detected and contained.
Pro QC offers a range of support to verify control plan adherence, early defect detection, quality improvement, and issue resolution through monitoring, investigations, and CAPA validation.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
First Article Inspection (FAI)
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Quality/Root Cause Investigation (8D)
CAPA Verification
Order Expediting
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Operators are not producing according to the production control plan
Supplier is under pressure to ship goods, turning a blind eye to defective components
Lack of quality staff to enforce quality control
Poor control of re-worked material/product
Mistakes made by temporary, untrained staff/operators
Communication breakdown when the supplier is under pressure
8. Outgoing QC & Shipping
The smallest aesthetic defect on the packaging or missing components can lead to customer returns, while a misplaced label may result in compliance issues. Outgoing Quality Control is the last line of defense before products are properly loaded into containers for shipment.
Pro QC offers pre-shipment inspections and end-of-line testing to ensure your products meet your quality requirements and reduce the chance of returns or re-work.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Manufacturing Process Audit
Poka-Yoke Implementation
Pre-Shipment Inspection
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection
Container Loading Supervision
C-TPAT Audit
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Products are poorly packaged
Human mistakes and missing components lead to customer returns
Wrong labeling leads to compliance issues and significant re-work
Rough handling of goods during container loading by the factory or outsourced warehouse, leading to damaged product
Poor container loading leads to product damage during transit
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Stability
Pro QC has been providing quality assurance, engineering and consulting services since 1984.
Global Presence
We offer quality solutions in over 88 countries and we are continuously expanding our network.
Timely Feedback
We offer online reporting and detailed reports within 24 hours of job completion.
Quality Experts
Our global engineering team has the requisite industry expertise to verify quality and conformance.
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