Quality Control in Contract Packing – Precision & Compliant
where quality control meets contract packing excellence
Quality control isn’t a department, it’s built into every phase of our operation.
Whether we’re handling your labelling, wrapping, relabelling, hand assembly or full kit fulfilment.
We apply a strict, documented QC process to protect your brand reputation minimise errors, and ensure that every unit leaves our facility retail and wholesale ready and compliant.
From regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to fast-moving ecommerce SKUs, we deliver flawless consistency at scale, backed by full traceability and detailed reporting.
our quality control process – every step counts
1. inbound goods inspection
We check your inbound stock against your packing spec, confirming quantities, packaging integrity, and product condition.
2. pre-production checks
Our team reviews label placement, wrapping configuration, and special handling requirements before the job begins.
3. live qc monitoring
During packing, our supervisors perform visual checks at regular intervals and log results using batch-specific QC forms.
4. post-pack verification
Final packs are reviewed for label accuracy, correct item count, sealing quality, and any client-specific requirements.
5. palletisation & traceability
We link every pallet to its production date, and the specific packing team responsible. Enabling end-to-end traceability, compliance with industry regulations, and efficient product recalls if ever required.
what we guarantee through our qc system
- Correct product, count, and sequence in every kit or set
- Accurate and aligned label placement
- Defect-free flow wrapping, cello wrapping, or shrink sleeving
- Tamper-evidence and presentation checks
- No cross-contamination between SKUs or projects
- Batch coding, expiry date and barcode compliance
- Clear audit trail and real-time supervisor sign-off
quality control in hand assembly - where precision matters most
In hand-packing, precision is everything. We use approved reference sample, position guides, and QC instructions at every station to make sure your high-value or fragile items are handled with care and consistency.
All assembled units, from hampers to high-end subscription boxes undergo a secondary quality check prior to dispatch.
quality assurance for label application & overlabelling
Incorrect label placement or misaligned labels can lead to retail rejections and compliance failures.
That’s why we use custom labelling guides and spot-checks throughout every run, whether we’re applying barcodes, ingredient labels, expiry dates or promotional seals.
Our process includes:
- Label placement validation before starting
- Regular sampling with visual tolerances
- Signed-off preproduction proofs
trusted by brands who can’t afford mistakes
We support brands across cosmetics, food & beverage, health & wellness, gifting and ecommerce, industries where the cost of a packing error isn’t just a refund... it’s reputation loss.
With 25+ years of experience and thousands of successful projects completed, we’re the QC-minded contract packer you can trust.
auditable, accountable & always improving
Our quality control system is continuously evolving. Driven by regular internal audits and client feedback to refine packing methods, optimise material handling, and enhance process documentation at every stage.
Need a signed-off QA process for your brand standards or regulatory requirements? We’ll document and integrate it.
request a quote with full qc built in
If your brand demands accuracy, compliance and flawless presentation, we’re ready to deliver.
Our services come with embedded quality control, on-floor supervisor checks, and customised job-specific checklists.
Accreditations
If you are interested in partnering with 24-7 Steller packing, call us on 01892 837847.