Initial Factory Audit (IFA)
Know your supplier before you place an order. Our factory audits verify legal status, production capacity, quality systems, and worker conditions.
What Is an Initial Factory Audit?
An Initial Factory Audit (IFA) is a comprehensive on-site assessment of a supplier’s facility before you commit to production. Our auditor spends a full day at the factory evaluating legal registration, production capabilities, quality management systems, equipment condition, and worker welfare.
IFA is the essential first step when working with a new factory — and a critical tool for buyers who want to reduce supplier risk in their supply chain.
What We Assess
- Legal verification: Business licence, export certifications, legal status
- Facility assessment: Factory size, location, production lines, equipment age and condition
- Production capacity: Monthly output, lead times, minimum order quantities
- Quality systems: In-house QC processes, lab testing equipment, defect tracking
- Workforce: Number of workers, skill levels, management structure
- Health & safety: Working conditions, fire safety, emergency exits
- Sample review: Existing product samples and client references if available
Audit Report Contents
You receive a detailed PDF report with 50+ photos, scored assessment across all categories, a Pass/Conditional Pass/Fail verdict, and our auditor’s written recommendations. Delivered within 24 hours.
Factory Audits Across 20+ Countries
We conduct factory audits across all major manufacturing hubs: China, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and more. Our local auditors speak the language and understand local manufacturing norms — giving you an honest, accurate picture of your supplier.