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Checklist · QC-GEN-CHK-001
Receiving Inspection Checklist
32 checkpoints across 5 sections. At the moment any material delivery arrives at site or stockyard. Must be completed before material is accepted into approved stock.
32 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Every material delivery — once per delivery
QA/QC Inspector, Store/Warehouse Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. Delivery Verification
A1Delivery challan/receipt document is complete with all required details (PO number, material description, quantity, date, supplier signature)
Acceptance: Challan contains all mandatory fields and is signed by supplier representative
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Delivery PO number matches with site Purchase Order placed
Acceptance: PO number on delivery document matches exactly with raised PO
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Delivered quantity matches PO quantity (±2% tolerance for bulk materials, 0% for packaged items)
Acceptance: Quantity variance ≤ 2% for bulk, 0% for packaged items. If exceeded, shortfall noted and documented.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Supplier's delivery note has complete address of recipient, date, time of delivery, and driver information
Acceptance: All fields present and legible
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Material received is same as per PO description (brand, grade, size, specification)
Acceptance: Material on delivery matches PO specification exactly. Any variation noted as NC.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. Visual Inspection
B1Package/bag integrity — no visible tears, splits, or punctures in packaging
Acceptance: Packaging is intact. Minor surface damage <5% area is acceptable; major damage (>5% area or affecting contents) is NC.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2No visible signs of water damage, moisture ingress, or dampness on packaging or material
Acceptance: Packaging dry to touch. No visible water marks, mold, or discoloration. If present, material is rejected.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3No visible contamination (dirt, dust, oil, rust, or foreign material) on material surface
Acceptance: Material surface clean. Superficial dust can be wiped off; embedded contamination is NC.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4No signs of structural damage, cracks, dents, or bending on material (for rigid items)
Acceptance: Material physically undamaged. Hairline cracks or minor surface dents <5 mm acceptable; structural damage is NC.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5No signs of leakage from containers, cans, or sealed packages (for liquids/pastes)
Acceptance: All containers sealed and no leakage visible. Minor weeping <5 mL per 50 L acceptable; major leakage is NC.
Mandatory if applicable
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B6Material color, appearance, and consistency match specification (for visual verification)
Acceptance: Color and appearance within supplier datasheet. Any significant variation noted as NC.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B7Expiry date (if applicable) — material is not expired or within 30 days of expiry
Acceptance: Expiry date clearly visible and material valid for ≥30 days from receipt date
Mandatory if applicable
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. Documentation Verification
C1Material Test Certificate (MTC) or test report is present with delivery
Acceptance: Original MTC provided. Photocopy acceptable only with QA manager approval and original to follow within 7 days.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2MTC is valid (within expiry date and not older than 12 months from testing date)
Acceptance: MTC dated ≤12 months from today and within specified validity period per IS code
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3MTC batch/lot number matches delivered material's batch number
Acceptance: Batch number on MTC matches material batch exactly. If mismatch, material is placed on hold pending verification.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Test certificate shows all critical parameters within IS code limits
Acceptance: All test parameters per applicable IS code fall within specified limits. MTC verification form completed separately.
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Testing laboratory is accredited (NABL/ISO/recognized) and MTC bears lab stamp and authorized signature
Acceptance: Lab certification visible; official lab letterhead and seal present; authorized signatory identified
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C6Warranty/guarantee certificate is present (if applicable for material type)
Acceptance: Warranty document provided for items with manufacturer guarantee. Period and terms clearly stated.
Conditional
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C7Safety data sheet (SDS) or technical data sheet is provided (for chemical materials, admixtures)
Acceptance: SDS present for hazardous materials; dated ≤2 years; language understandable on site
Conditional
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C8Delivery invoice/bill is present with GST/tax details
Acceptance: Invoice present with complete details, supplier name, address, GST number, and amount
Mandatory
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. Delivery Verification
A1Delivery challan/receipt document is complete with all required details (PO number, material description, quantity, date, supplier signature)
Mandatory (ISO 9001:2015 / IS 3025 (General QA practices))
Challan contains all mandatory fields and is signed by supplier representative
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Delivery PO number matches with site Purchase Order placed
Mandatory (Procurement control)
PO number on delivery document matches exactly with raised PO
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Delivered quantity matches PO quantity (±2% tolerance for bulk materials, 0% for packaged items)
Mandatory (Quantity control — delivery verification)
Quantity variance ≤ 2% for bulk, 0% for packaged items. If exceeded, shortfall noted and documented.
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Supplier's delivery note has complete address of recipient, date, time of delivery, and driver information
Mandatory (Documentation control)
All fields present and legible
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Material received is same as per PO description (brand, grade, size, specification)
Mandatory (Material identification)
Material on delivery matches PO specification exactly. Any variation noted as NC.
OKNCNAHOLD
B. Visual Inspection
B1Package/bag integrity — no visible tears, splits, or punctures in packaging
Mandatory (Storage and protection — general practice)
Packaging is intact. Minor surface damage <5% area is acceptable; major damage (>5% area or affecting contents) is NC.
OKNCNAHOLD
B2No visible signs of water damage, moisture ingress, or dampness on packaging or material
Mandatory (Storage protection)
Packaging dry to touch. No visible water marks, mold, or discoloration. If present, material is rejected.
OKNCNAHOLD
B3No visible contamination (dirt, dust, oil, rust, or foreign material) on material surface
Mandatory (Material cleanliness)
Material surface clean. Superficial dust can be wiped off; embedded contamination is NC.
OKNCNAHOLD
B4No signs of structural damage, cracks, dents, or bending on material (for rigid items)
Mandatory (Physical integrity check)
Material physically undamaged. Hairline cracks or minor surface dents <5 mm acceptable; structural damage is NC.
OKNCNAHOLD
B5No signs of leakage from containers, cans, or sealed packages (for liquids/pastes)
Mandatory if applicable (Liquid/paste material control)
All containers sealed and no leakage visible. Minor weeping <5 mL per 50 L acceptable; major leakage is NC.
OKNCNAHOLD
B6Material color, appearance, and consistency match specification (for visual verification)
Mandatory (Visual conformance)
Color and appearance within supplier datasheet. Any significant variation noted as NC.
OKNCNAHOLD
B7Expiry date (if applicable) — material is not expired or within 30 days of expiry
Mandatory if applicable (Shelf life control)
Expiry date clearly visible and material valid for ≥30 days from receipt date
OKNCNAHOLD
C. Documentation Verification
C1Material Test Certificate (MTC) or test report is present with delivery
Mandatory (Test certification — material control)
Original MTC provided. Photocopy acceptable only with QA manager approval and original to follow within 7 days.
OKNCNAHOLD
C2MTC is valid (within expiry date and not older than 12 months from testing date)
Mandatory (Test certificate validity)
MTC dated ≤12 months from today and within specified validity period per IS code
OKNCNAHOLD
C3MTC batch/lot number matches delivered material's batch number
Mandatory (Traceability)
Batch number on MTC matches material batch exactly. If mismatch, material is placed on hold pending verification.
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Test certificate shows all critical parameters within IS code limits
Mandatory (Parameter compliance)
All test parameters per applicable IS code fall within specified limits. MTC verification form completed separately.
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Testing laboratory is accredited (NABL/ISO/recognized) and MTC bears lab stamp and authorized signature
Mandatory (Laboratory accreditation)
Lab certification visible; official lab letterhead and seal present; authorized signatory identified
OKNCNAHOLD
C6Warranty/guarantee certificate is present (if applicable for material type)
Conditional (Product warranty)
Warranty document provided for items with manufacturer guarantee. Period and terms clearly stated.
OKNCNAHOLD
C7Safety data sheet (SDS) or technical data sheet is provided (for chemical materials, admixtures)
Conditional (Safety documentation)
SDS present for hazardous materials; dated ≤2 years; language understandable on site
OKNCNAHOLD
C8Delivery invoice/bill is present with GST/tax details
Mandatory (Financial documentation)
Invoice present with complete details, supplier name, address, GST number, and amount
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
All Checks Passed — Material Acceptable
Minor Issues — Conditional Acceptance (documented)
Major Non-Conformances Found — Rejection/Return
Hold for Clarification/Additional Testing
Overall Verdict
Name / Sign / Date
Non-Conformances Found (if any)
Name / Sign / Date
Action Taken (Accepted/Rejected/On Hold)
Name / Sign / Date
Inspected By (QA/QC Inspector)
Name / Sign / Date
Inspector Signature
Name / Sign / Date
Store In-Charge Acknowledgment
Name / Sign / Date
Store In-Charge Signature
Name / Sign / Date