Lash Pre-Shipment Inspection Brief: 9 Buyer Checks

A lash pre-shipment inspection brief defines what the inspector will inspect, which finished lot is in scope, how samples are selected, which approved references control the checks, what evidence the report must contain, and who can release the shipment. Send it before the visit. An inspector should not have to invent the product standard or pass/fail rule at the factory.

Lash Pre-Shipment Inspection Brief Buyer Summary

• Confirm that the correct finished lot and cartons are ready for selection.
• Attach the PO, SKU list, approved sample codes and packaging versions.
• Define the sampling basis and defect classes before inspection.
• Require quantity, workmanship, label, barcode, packaging and shipping-mark evidence.
• Keep inspection result and shipment release as separate decisions.

The current ISO 2859-1:2026 page describes AQL-indexed acceptance-sampling schemes for lot-by-lot inspection by attributes. Use the applicable standard or an agreed buyer method, but do not copy a sample size from another order without confirming lot size and plan.

Connect the visit instructions to the wider LASHMAITRE lash quality-control framework so the report, hold decision and supplier response remain part of one buyer-controlled evidence chain.

When Is a Lash Order Ready for PSI?

Readiness should be agreed with the chosen inspector and supplier. For example, QIMA describes its pre-shipment inspection as occurring when 80% of an order is complete, while SGS describes a final random inspection when production is complete and at least 80% is packed. These are provider practices, not a universal rule for every contract.

The lash pre-shipment inspection brief should state:

• completed production percentage;
• packed percentage;
• total units and cartons available;
• factory location and contact;
• inspection date and access window;
• excluded, unfinished or held stock;
• whether the inspector may open sealed cartons;
• shipment booking deadline.

If the lot is not ready, record the shortfall and decide whether to postpone, inspect a defined partial lot or treat the visit as a different inspection stage.

Nine Fields in a Lash PSI Brief

Brief field	What to provide	Report output
Order identity	PO, supplier, factory and buyer	Matching header
Lot scope	SKU, batch, quantity, cartons and packaging version	Lot map
Readiness	Completed and packed quantity	Readiness evidence
Sampling plan	Standard/method, level and selection rule	Sample record
Approved references	Sample code, spec, artwork and label proof	Reference list
Defect classes	Critical, major and minor examples	Counts and photos
Functional checks	Product and packaging tests	Result by check
Reporting rules	Required photos, measurements and documents	Complete report pack
Release authority	Named buyer decision owner	Pass, hold or pending recommendation

Define the Lot and Sample Selection

The brief should prevent convenient sample selection. State whether the lot includes multiple SKUs, batches, packaging versions or production lines. Require selection across cartons and carton positions.

Use the lash AQL inspection plan to define lot scope, defect classes and acceptance logic. The PSI brief then converts that plan into visit instructions.

Give the Inspector Controlled References

Include only current approved files:

• purchase order and line items;
• approved physical sample code or signed reference images;
• curl, thickness, length map, fiber and finish specification;
• tray-card and box artwork version;
• barcode and carton-mark data;
• packaging assembly instructions;
• agreed tolerance sheet;
• previous corrective action relevant to this lot.

Mark superseded artwork clearly. A report based on an old label or sample cannot support a reliable release decision.

Specify Lash Product and Packaging Checks

QIMA describes pre-shipment inspection as an on-location check of whether products meet the buyer's requirements before shipment. Translate that broad scope into lash-specific checks.

The report may need to verify:

• SKU, curl, thickness, length map and row count;
• lash finish, alignment, strip condition and release behavior;
• tray, insert, box and master-carton condition;
• private label name, claims, warnings and approved artwork version;
• barcode readability and SKU match;
• inner-pack and master-carton quantity;
• shipping marks, batch IDs and destination labels;
• packed quantity against the approved PO tolerance;
• selected packaging tests required by the buyer.

Use the lash packaging transit-test guide when the brief requires defined drop, compression or vibration evidence. A visual check alone should not be called a completed laboratory or transit protocol.

Require Decision-Ready Evidence

A useful report shows the lot presented, sample source, each result, every defect count, measurements, readable labels and wide plus close photographs. It also identifies missing checks and any factory restriction.

The inspector may recommend pass, fail or pending, but the buyer should name the person authorized to release shipment. A “pass” does not erase commercial, documentation or destination-market requirements outside the inspection scope.

Lash Pre-Shipment Inspection Brief FAQ

Is PSI the same as AQL inspection?

Not exactly. PSI describes the inspection stage before shipment. AQL is an acceptance-sampling framework that may be used within the visit. The brief must state the actual sampling and decision method.

Can the factory choose the trays for inspection?

Supplier-prepared samples can support progress review, but final random inspection should follow the agreed selection method across the defined lot.

Does a passed inspection automatically release the shipment?

Only if the buyer's procedure says so. Many buyers keep inspection recommendation, document approval, payment approval and shipment release as separate controls.

What if production is not ready when the inspector arrives?

Record the available quantity and exclusions. The buyer can postpone, redefine the inspected lot or classify the visit differently. Do not present a partial, unrepresentative inspection as final-lot approval.

Send One Brief Before the Inspector Visits

A controlled lash PSI brief reduces interpretation at the factory and gives the buyer decision-ready evidence. Send LASHMAITRE the PO, SKU list, approved sample codes, packaging versions and requested inspection date through the wholesale lash inquiry page to coordinate the production and inspection record.