Initial inspection

This inspection is very important in order to get a smooth running production. At

this stage it is still possible to find and solve problems without causing any major
disturbance in the production.
The suppliers Independent QC must carry out the initial inspection on the first
finished goods
from trial production. H&M recommends the supplier’s production team and
sample responsible to take part in this inspection.
To ensure conformance to requirements this inspection must include controls and
tests on garments produced in production line. Eventual adjustments must be made
before bulk production starts. Records must be kept.
Inline inspection
The purpose of this inspection is to confirm that during the early stages of
production, the agreed manufacturing specifications are being followed. Problems
found must be solved immediately.
Final inspection
For Final inspection the H&M suppliers must follow a minimum of; AQL 2.5
normal inspection,single sampling plan.
Pick by random samples of finished goods from the finishing section in all sizes
and colours from all countries. The inspection will show whether the entire lot is
acceptable or not
depending on the quality of the samples inspected.
For judging defects.
It is the sole responsibility of the supplier to ensure that all goods are consistent
with:
• Approved Counter Sample
• H&M Order contract
• Official documents found at H&M Supplier website:
http://www.hm.com/supplier
• H&M graded measurement list.
• Colours must be evaluated according to Counter Sample
Pay special attention to the following:
• Correct information on price tags.
• Correct assortment in poly bags.
• Correct colour and quantity in cartons.
• Correct filling level.
• Correct marked cartons.
• Correct swing tickets on hanging goods.
• No unnecessary master poly bags.