1. Depending on the buyer’s requirement, the exporter (manufacturer) requests the authorised inspection agency to visit the manufacturing plant and inspect the quality of the product. 2. A request letter is sent to the agency along with copies of the Proforma Invoice, Packing List and Lab Test Report. 3. The inspector(s) then visit the factory, collect samples and performs the inspection. If any problem is found with the product, the exporter is asked to rectify it. 4. Once the inspector is satisfied with the product quality, an Inspection Certificate is issued and supplied to the manufacturer.