Start appearance checks with the whole item
Review proportion, silhouette, expression, left-right balance and obvious color variation or stains. Appearance should be checked against the approved sample, images and written requirements, not a temporary impression.
Measure the key dimensions and structures
Not every point needs the same measurement method, but head-body proportion, main lengths, component joins and deformation-prone areas commonly deserve attention. Dimensional tolerances should be defined for the project.
Review sewing, embroidery and components separately
Look for open seams, skipped stitches, obvious loose threads, embroidery displacement, graphic clarity and component attachment. Risks differ by design: hanging parts, clothing, plastic components or long-pile fabric may each need dedicated checks.
Packing and counts are part of delivery
Outer cartons, inner bags, labels, barcodes, packing counts and protective methods all affect delivery. Even when the plush itself is acceptable, packing errors can disrupt receiving, sale or distribution.
Set the reference before inspecting
- Use the approved sample, images, dimension sheet or project file as the reference.
- List character-critical and high-risk points instead of writing only “good quality.”
- Discuss issues by reworkability, scope and delivery risk.
Confirm the market requirement before arranging testing
After the customer confirms the destination and scope, Leqiqu can arrange applicable testing and qualified third-party laboratory submission. Scope may involve EN 71/REACH, ASTM F963/CPSIA/CPC, GB 6675, ST or KC depending on product, age and market. This is testing coordination, not a universal certification claim.
Which third-party scopes may apply by market?
Destination, intended age, materials and components determine scope. Leqiqu can arrange applicable market-specific testing and laboratory submission after requirements are confirmed; listing a standard is not a claim of universal certification.
Confirm laboratory work early because specimen counts, material files, labels and timing may affect the project. The qualified third party owns its report and result.
| Market | Framework | Typical focus |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | EN 71-1 / 71-2 / 71-3 | Mechanical and physical properties, flammability, element migration |
| European Union | REACH SVHC | Substances of very high concern |
| United States | ASTM F963 | Applicable toy mechanical, flammability and chemical provisions |
| United States | CPSIA / CPC | Lead, phthalates and applicable children's product certification |
| China | GB 6675 | General and category-specific toy safety |
| Japan | ST | Applicable Japanese toy-safety criteria |
| South Korea | KC | Applicable Korean product-safety requirements |
How process inspection is defined
Products intended for children under 36 months need particular small-part attention. Attachment testing may use ≥70 N as an industry reference where applicable; seam strength, broken-needle metal detection and dry/wet rub colourfastness are selected by product and requirement.
When agreed, appearance sampling may reference AQL 2.5 Major / 4.0 Minor with zero critical defects. AQL is a sampling method, not an automatic promise: lot, sample size, defect classes and acceptance numbers must be defined.
- Approved sample, dimensions and material references
- Open seams, skipped stitches, damage, soil and visible asymmetry
- Embroidery displacement, print edges and attachment security
- Small parts, pull, seam and metal-detection checks
- Labels, barcodes, inner/outer packing and counts
Additional project control
This page also uses a project-control layer: confirm the actual artwork, finished size, physical fabric, technique files, approved sample and target-market scope before production. The Chinese edition contains the detailed factory-side mechanism notes; the English edition is written around the same buyer decisions rather than presented as a literal translation.