Quality Control: In-Country Inspection and Oversight

GSS is ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified, and operates as an independent quality oversight layer above factory QC.

Findings come straight to you. Our inspections are independent of the factory's own checks, and what we find is reported to you rather than filtered through the supplier.

• Supplier vetting and quality planning before production starts
• Before production starts: we check materials, components and the first samples against the agreed specification. Known as pre-production inspection (PPI)
• Partway through the run: we inspect work in progress, so problems are caught while there is still time to correct them. Known as during-production inspection (DUPRO)
• Before anything ships: we inspect a random sample of the finished goods, then supervise container loading. Known as final random inspection (FRI)
• Product testing through accredited third-party laboratories
• 50% lower unit cost for Medical Designs Australia, across a ten-year partnership

Frequently Asked Questions

What quality certifications does GSS hold?

GSS is certified to ISO 9001 (quality management systems), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), and ISO 14001 (environmental management).

What inspections does GSS conduct during production?

Three stages. Before production starts, GSS checks materials, components and first samples against the agreed specification, known as pre-production inspection (PPI). Partway through the run, GSS inspects work in progress so problems are caught while there is still time to correct them, known as during-production inspection (DUPRO). Before anything ships, GSS inspects a random sample of the finished goods and supervises container loading, known as final random inspection (FRI). Supplier vetting and quality planning happen before any of this.

Does GSS conduct product testing through laboratories?

Yes. GSS coordinates product testing through accredited third-party laboratories as part of the quality management process, where required by the client or product standards.

How does GSS quality control differ from the factory's own QC?

GSS operates as an independent quality oversight layer above the factory's own QC. Our in-country team sets quality standards, conducts independent inspections at each stage, and reports directly to the client, not to the factory.

Our Services

• Global Manufacturing: 125+ vetted partners across Asia
• Engineering & DFM: Design for manufacture review and support
• Quality Control: ISO 9001 certified, with in-country inspection arranged per project
• Logistics & Supply Chain: End-to-end freight and customs

Global Sourcing Services is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, and was named DuluxGroup Overall Supplier of the Year 2025, chosen from more than 7,000 suppliers.

Contact Global Sourcing Services | Phone: +61 1300 312 558 | Email: info@globalsourcings.com