Forages™ (Canada)
Sprout Jar Kit Post-Production Quality Control Inspection
Forages is a Canadian startup developing high-quality and sustainable kits for growing sprouts, delivering nutrient-rich vegetables straight to one’s countertop. After perfecting their design, they began mass manufacturing in China and reached out to The Sparrows for a comprehensive post-production quality control of their finished products.
Prior to the inspection, The Sparrows assisted the client in the development of QC standards according to AQI sampling guidelines, offering recommendations for possible checkpoints and areas of inspection.
Tasks included in the final inspection included:
- Factory audit of vendors and sub-vendors
- Diameter, height, durometer, hole gauge, pattern concentricity, and tab flatness measurements
- Appearance checks for blemishes, stains, and discolorations
- CMF certifications
- Food-grade testing of artwork with 3rd party labs
- Packaging and instruction manual quality checks
Post-inspection, The Sparrows developed a comprehensive inspection report, identifying improvements in process development and recommendations for future production runs.