Ceramics Inspection Services in India
Independent QC for ceramic tiles, tableware, sanitaryware and decorative pottery across Morbi, Khurja, Jaipur, Thangadh and Wankaner. ISO 10545, FDA 21 CFR lead/cadmium, EN 14688 — Mundra & Pipavav loading. 24-hour photo reports.
What We Check on Every Ceramic Inspection
Comprehensive checklists aligned with ISO 10545, FDA 21 CFR, EN 14688, Cal Prop 65 and major retailers (Walmart, Target, IKEA, Pottery Barn, John Lewis).
Dimensional & Planarity (ISO 10545-2)
Length, width, thickness, straightness of edges, rectangularity, surface flatness — within ±0.5% tolerance for tiles.
Water Absorption & Strength (ISO 10545-3/4)
Water absorption (Group BIa <0.5%, BIIa 3–6%, BIII >10%), modulus of rupture, breaking strength for floor & wall tiles.
Glaze, Crazing & Surface Defects
Pinholes, crazing (ISO 10545-11), glaze pull-back, frit consistency, decal alignment, on-glaze vs in-glaze decoration.
Tableware Performance
Lead & cadmium release (FDA 21 CFR / EU 84/500/EEC), thermal shock (ISO 4531), microwave/dishwasher safety, chip resistance.
Marking, Backstamp & Origin
Backstamp clarity, country of origin, FDA / Prop 65 warnings (where required), CE conformity for sanitaryware (EN 14688).
Packing for Transit
Foam-board interleaves, corner protection, shrink-wrap, master carton compression test, pallet stacking, ISTA 3A drop test for fragile goods.
Transparent Pricing
Ceramic Inspection Pricing in India
Standard rates for tile, tableware and sanitaryware inspections. Lead/cadmium lab tests quoted separately.
| Service | Man-Days | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)Most popular | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| During Production Inspection (DUPRO) | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| Pre-Production Inspection (PPI) | 1 man-day | $200 – $300 |
| Container Loading Supervision (CLS) | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| Initial Production Check (IPC) | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| Factory / Capability Audit | 1 man-day | $350 – $550 |
| Social Compliance Audit (SEDEX/BSCI) | 1–2 man-days | $650 – $1,200 |
| Production Monitoring (full-time) | Per day rate | $180 – $260/day |
All inspections include a photo-documented PDF report within 24 hours. Travel surcharges may apply for factories outside major hubs (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Tirupur, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Moradabad, Panipat, Jodhpur, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad).
India's Ceramic Hubs We Cover
Morbi (Gujarat)
Tiles, sanitaryware (~70% exports)
Khurja (UP)
Tableware, decorative pottery
Jaipur
Blue pottery, decorative
Thangadh (Gujarat)
Sanitaryware specialist
Wankaner (Gujarat)
Insulators, technical ceramics
Bikaner (Rajasthan)
Vitrified tiles, terracotta
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Ceramic Inspection FAQs
Where in India do you inspect ceramics?▾
Our inspectors cover all major Indian ceramic hubs: Morbi (Gujarat — world's #2 ceramic cluster, ~70% of India's ceramic exports), Khurja (UP — tableware, decorative), Jaipur (blue pottery), Thangadh (Gujarat — sanitaryware), and Wankaner (insulators & technical ceramics).
Do you test for FDA / Cal Prop 65 lead & cadmium release?▾
Yes. We coordinate FDA 21 CFR §155.39 and EU 84/500/EEC lead & cadmium release testing for ceramic tableware with accredited labs (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, TUV, Eurofins). Critical for US, EU, UK, Australia and Canadian retail markets.
Can you inspect Morbi ceramic tiles to ISO 10545?▾
Yes. Morbi inspections cover the full ISO 10545 suite: dimensional accuracy (-2), water absorption (-3), modulus of rupture (-4), abrasion (-6), thermal shock (-9), crazing (-11) and frost resistance (-12). We carry portable gauges on-site and arrange lab confirmation as needed.
Do you supervise loading at Mundra and Pipavav for ceramics?▾
Yes. Ceramics are fragile and dunnage-sensitive — our team supervises loading at the factory and at Mundra/Pipavav ports, verifying interleave material, corner protection, container floor dunnage, lashing and seal integrity, with full photo log for shipping docs and L/C compliance.
What does a ceramic inspection cost in India?▾
Standard PSI for ceramics is $230–$320 per man-day in Morbi, Khurja and Thangadh. Sanitaryware typically needs 1–1.5 man-days due to leak-test protocols. Lead/cadmium release testing is quoted separately at $80–$150 per SKU.
How does this compare to QIMA, SGS, Bureau Veritas and Intertek ceramic inspections?▾
Global firms charge $350–$500 per man-day for India ceramic inspections with 5–7 day lead times. We deliver ISO 10545 / FDA 21 CFR / EN 14688-aware inspections at $230–$320 per man-day with 24–48 hour scheduling — saving 30–40% with deep Morbi cluster expertise.
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