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REPORT
F_ILH1_Capability and Capacity
Validation_103101_Ver_02102023
Report Date: 02 Oct 2023
Executor Organization: Target Corp

Interloop Limited HD1

ID: F16674003 Type: Factory
1KM Khurrianwala Jaranwala Road, Khurrianwala, Faisalabad,
Address: Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Version 1.03

CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY

VALIDATION
Category Production Work ow C&C Work ow
Assessment ID 103101-2 Reason C&C Validation
Assessment Type Veri cation Assessment Assessment Location Factory Visit
Report Summary
Submitted by 25069 - Hasan Nafees from Target Corp - Retailer on 02 Oct 2023 12:32 PM UTC

Assessment Result

Rating Score Areas to Improve

CAP Required 59.13% 34 / 57.5 8

Overall Comment
Section Summary
Questionnaire

Section Score Area(s) To Improve Auto Fail

Manufacturing
Control Plan 4/7.5 1

Product
Development 4/7.5 1

Supplier
Management 6/7.5 0

Production
Control 1/2.5 1

Equipment &
Maintenance 3/5 1

Training 4/7.5 1

Quality
Management 6/10 2 Auto Fail 1
System

Children's
Sleepwear 0/0 0
(FR)

Footwear 0/0 0

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 Section Score Area(s) To Improve Auto Fail

Textile 6/10 1

Children's
Sleepwear 0/0 0
(Tight Fit)

Children's
Sleepwear
(Infants 0/0 0
Sleepwear)

Single-use
Food Contact 0/0 0
Product

E&E(AC
Powered 0/0 0
Products)

E&E(Non-AC
Powered 0/0 0
Products)

Furniture 0/0 0

General
Hardgoods 0/0 0

Toy &
Children's 0/0 0
Product

Total 34/57.5 8

Capa Overview

Manufacturing Control Plan Level 1

Person In Charge:
* 2 Does the factory execute an appropriate manufacturing control plan No Input
including process monitoring, quality controls, and internal testing for
Expected Completion Date:
all product categories?
No Input
Partially meets Required Correction:
Yes

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Product Development Level 1
Person In Charge:
* 2 Are shade bands created and maintained? No Input

Does not meet Expected Completion Date:

No Input

Required Correction:
Yes

Production Control Level 1

Person In Charge:
* 1 Are there documents or records to support INLINE and END OF LINE No Input
inspections are conducted? Expected Completion Date:
Partially meets No Input

Required Correction:
Yes

Equipment & Maintenance Level 1

Person In Charge:
* 1 Is production equipment in good working condition and operating No Input
within speci ed tolerances and / or limits? Expected Completion Date:
Partially meets No Input

Required Correction:
Yes

Training Level 1
Person In Charge:
* 2 Are QC and production workers trained and calibrated on how to No Input
identify defects? Expected Completion Date:
Partially meets No Input

Required Correction:
Yes

Quality Management System Level 1

Person In Charge:
* 1 Does the factory have a process for control of non conforming No Input
materials to effectively identify, segregate, and disposition non Expected Completion Date:
conforming product? No Input
Auto Fail
Required Correction:
Auto Fail Yes

No

Quality Management System Level 1

Person In Charge:
* 4 Did the 20 Piece workmanship audit meet factory/Target standards? No Input

Does not meet Expected Completion Date:

No Input

Required Correction:
Yes

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Textile Level 1
Person In Charge:
* 11 Are fabric shades separated, labeled, and bundled during spreading No Input
and cutting to maintain color consistency? Expected Completion Date:
Does not meet No Input

Required Correction:
Yes

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1 Overview Instructions

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 2 Onboarding Checklist

Onboarding Checklist
Topic Required Actions Resource Location Date Completed
POL: Library - Working
Review the Product Safety & with Target - Team
PSQA Requirements Quality Assurance Process Partners - Product Safety September 1, 2023
Manual on POL and Quality Assurance
Team
POL: Library - Source
Factory Assessment Review the FA sections on POL Product - Business Partner September 1, 2023
(FA) Quali cations - Factory
Assessment
POL: Library - Develop
Production Readiness Review the TPR sections on POL Product - Sample September 1, 2023
(TPR) Validation - Production
Planning
POL: Library - Produce
Multi-Stage Testing Review the MST sections on POL Product - Product September 1, 2023
(MST) Compliance - Production
Testing
POL: Library - Produce
Product Inspections Review the Product Inspection Product - Product August 1, 2023
sections on POL Compliance - Product
Inspection
Review Target's Ethics Policy POL: Library - Produce
Target's Ethics Policy Letter Product - Business Partner September 1, 2023
Compliance - Ethics Policy

Overall Comment
No Input

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3 Factory Information

Department Numbers

Enter the Department Numbers for the items currently being produced or planned to be produced at this factory for
Target. Select “Other” if the department number is not in the list and provide information in Overall Comment.

Department 217
Number

Key Customer Information for Past 12 Months

Record business percentage (%) for Target business at the factory

Select Key Customers and Other Retailers produced with in the past 12 months, along with the respective
business percentage (%).
Key Customers have approximately 10% or more of the factory’s annual production volume in units.

Customer name Business Percentage

C&A Europe 100.0%

Key Personnel

Key Personnel Name Phone No. Email Time in Position (year) Time at Company

Muhammad +92 maasghar@i

General Manager Awais Asghar 3018661261 nterloop.com 1 - 5 years +10 years
.pk
Quality Manager Mian Abrar +92 abrar@interl 1 - 5 years +10 years
Hussain 3028669961 oop.com.pk
Plant / Operations Muhammad +92 321 milyas@inter 1 - 5 years +10 years
Manager Ilyas kanwal 1822222 loop.com.pk

Employee Information

Role / Position Number of Employees

Production Supervisors 36
Production Operators 270
QA Manager / Supervisors 1

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 Role / Position Number of Employees
Inline QA Inspectors 22
Final QA Inspectors 7
Industrial Engineers 0
Technical Design / Fit Engineers 0
Lab Manager / Supervisors 4
Lab Technicians 34
Maintenance Manager / Supervisors 8
Mechanic 12
Other Factory Workers 112
Total 506

Overall Comment

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4 Factory Capability

Business Area

Business Apparel & Accessories

Area

Children's Product Production

Has this factory produced children's product for Target in the past 12 months No

Select All Product Categories and Item Types Produced in the Past 12 Months

Produced for Target

Record the product category/item types produced for Target in the past 12 months, annual estimated production
quantity and automation level associated with each item type.

Product Type Product Sub Type Item Type Quantity Automation Level
APPAREL LEGWEAR Athletic socks 2684787 Automated
In the last 12 month we are not produced leggy product for TARGET

Produced for Other Key Customers or Retailers

Record the product category/item types produced for other key customers or retailers in the past 12 months, annual
estimated production quantity and automation level associated with each item type.

Product Type Product Sub Type Item Type Quantity Automation Level
APPAREL LEGWEAR Hosiery leggings 202690 Automated

Select All Applicable Apparel Size Ranges Produced in the Past 12 months.

Produced for Target

Record the applicable apparel sizes ranges produced for Target in the past 12 months. For non-Apparel items, select
N/A option.

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 Size Ranges
Mens
Infant
Junior
Toddler
Womens

Produced for Other Key Customers or Retailers

Record the applicable apparel sizes ranges produced for other key customers or retailers in the past 12 months.

Size Ranges
Infant

1 to 18 month 18 to 36 month

Mens
Womens

Select All Raw Material/Fabric Used in the Past 12 months.

Used for Target

Record the main material types that are used to produce Target products in the past 12 months. Material type
should not include any trims or components such as button, zippers, adhesive, screws, etc.

Material Group Material Capabilities

Fiber Recycled Polyester
Fiber Nylon
Fiber BCI cotton
Fiber Spandex

Used for Other Key Customers or Retailers

Record the main material types that are used to produce other key customers or retailers products in the past 12
months. Material type should not include any trims or components such as button, zippers, adhesive, screws, etc.

Material Group Material Capabilities

Fiber Cotton
Fiber Nylon
Fiber Polyester
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 Material Group Material Capabilities
Fiber BCI cotton

Select Main Manufacturing Processes Used in the Past 12 months

Record the main in-house manufacturing processes used for Target and other key customers and retailers in the past
12 months.

Process
Knitting
Cutting
Sewing/Stitching
Laundry (Wet Processes)
Pressing
Packing

Select Main Outsourced or Subcontracted Finishing Processes in the Past 12 months

Record the main outsourced or subcontracted manufacturing process used to product Target and other key
customers and retailers products in the past 12 months. Record the factory name and address for each
subcontracted manufacturing process.

Process Factory Name Factory Address

Select Main Internal Testing Methods in the Past 12 months

Record applicable internal testing methods the factory uses throughout the production process.

Test
PH
Colorfastness To Crocking
Colorfastness To Laundering

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 5 Factory Capacity

From Q3: Jul-Sep, 2021 To Q2: Apr-Jun, 2022

Production Lines
Quarter Year Average No. of Production Lines Used Total No. of Production Lines Available Production Capac
Q3: Jul- 202 3 4 75%
Sep 1
Q4: 202
Oct- 0 4 0%
1
Dec
Q1: 202 4 4 100%
Jan-Mar 2
Q2: 202 4 4 100%
Apr-Jun 2

Production In Units
Quarter Year Average No. of Units Produced Total Production Capacity Available in Units Production Capacity
Q3: Jul- 202 536868 1350000 39.77%
Sep 1
Q4: 202
Oct- 0 1350000 0%
1
Dec
Q1: 202 385704 1350000 28.57%
Jan-Mar 2
Q2: 202 1301976 1350000 96.44%
Apr-Jun 2
Total 2224548 5400000

Number of Production Workers

Quarter Year Average No. of Workers % of Change
Q3: Jul-Sep 2021 469
Q4: Oct-Dec 2021 488 +4.05%
Q1: Jan-Mar 2022 481 -1.43%
Q2: Apr-Jun 2022 468 -2.7%

Production Capacity % by Month

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From September, 2022 To August, 2023

Month Year Production Capacity %

September 2022 30
October 2022 86
November 2022 3.44
December 2022 0
January 2023 0
February 2023 0
March 2023 0
April 2023 46
May 2023 39
June 2023 45
July 2023 99
August 2023 99

Overall Comments

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 6 Machine List & Capacity

Area of Business Machine Type Quantity Output per Machine per Hour Output Measure Hours per Day Mac
A&A/SH Overlock 6 160 Pieces 16
4Thread
A&A/SH 1 Needle 3 160 Pieces 16
Lockstitch
A&A/SH Bar Tacking 5 250 Pieces 16
Machine
A&A/SH Flat Lock 21 67 Pieces 16
144N Single
A&A/SH Needle 358 7 Pieces 16
Knitting

Additional Comments
China Press Plant -Quantity 2- 156Dozen/hour.
Semi Auto Press plant-Quantity-2 156 Dozen/hour.
Metal Detection-Quantity 2- 282 Dozen/Hour

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 7 Workmanship Audit

Does this assessment require the Workmanship Audit? Yes

20 Total 5 Reject(s) Workmanship Audit Result Fail
No. Item Description Defect Description Item Accept / Reject
1 Legging Contamination Reject
2 Legging Wavy Seam Reject
3 Legging Wavy Seam Reject
4 Legging Puckering Reject
5 Legging Poor Label attach / Pleat Reject
6 Legging Accept
7 Legging Accept
8 Legging Accept
9 Legging Accept
10 Legging Accept
11 Legging Accept
12 Legging Accept
13 Legging Accept
14 Legging Accept
15 Legging Accept
16 Legging Accept
17 Legging Accept
18 Legging Accept
19 Legging Accept
20 Legging Accept

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8 Questionnaire

Manufacturing Control Plan

Level 1

1 Does the factory have production ow diagrams identifying appropriate quality control points ?

Factory's production ow diagram must cover all key manufacturing steps of the product with a very clear scope identi ed.
Each product category must have a production ow diagram in detail level, including inspection and validation for all identi ed key processes.
The factory production ow diagram must be up-to-date and utilized by production and quality team in the factory.
The factory production ow diagram must be in connection to the factory key quality control points which must have valid/clear requirements and
records.

Meets

2 Does the factory execute an appropriate manufacturing control plan including process monitoring, quality controls, and internal testing for all
product categories?
Observe the Manufacturing Control Plan is being executed on the factory oor.

Manufacturing Control Plan must be product speci c, including process input and output if applicable.
Manufacturing Control Plan must include but not be limited to below key elements: Process steps, what's controlled, speci cation limits,
measurement methods, control methods, sample size, frequency, who measures, where recorded, decision rule or corrective action, and SOP number
(speci ed).
Factory production and quality team must have and use the Manufacturing Control Plan in overseeing their production during all inspection points.
Additional requirement for high risk products.
For outsourced processes, the sub-supplier/contractor must have an effective Manufacturing Control Plan for outsourced manufacturing processes.

Partially meets

Product Development

Level 1

1 Does the factory effectively execute a pre-production process for their product categories?

1. Validate factory has an effective pre-production process to ensure bulk merchandise meets or exceeds client requirements for quality & safety and it
may not be limited to Pre-production meeting (based on manufacturing and product type) but the effective pre-production process must be structured
to review the following elements with an appropriate team:
a. Product details/speci cations
b. Approved samples (with comments if any)
c. Process ow diagram which includes Control plan for critical to quality parameters identi ed
d. Pre-Production risk assessment (raw materials, component, construction, bulk reproducibility and other value added processes)
e. Testing requirements and results thereof
f. Possible manufacturing variabilities (MVs) in bulk & action plan based on initial/pilot run
g. Historical performance of similar products to identify defects and bulk execution issues.
h. Packaging & labeling
i. Review of production planning, including subcontracted processes
j. Shade band if applicable
2. Manufacturing Control Plan revision of the product based on the Pre production assessment.
3. Communication done by factory on the actionable outcomes of the pre-production process to the affected team inside or outside factory (Sub
suppliers/sub contractors).

Meets

2 Are shade bands created and maintained?

Shade bands are created based on nal nish applied, shared with clients/approving authority and maintained in a safe and effective manner to
prevent damage.
Factory has a process for controlled circulation of approved/reference standard to the production oor (where needed).
The shade band has traceability information (client name, style/Program, date, lot/Batch # with size , wash or special nish details).
Spectral data of shade band must be controlled and maintained (where applicable).
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 Factory must have a process for share band management, to explain when to create a shade band, and how to maintain, store, and properly dispose
(when appropriate).
Factory must appoint the appropriate contact person to be in charge of shade band for approval and communication across the different product
development stages and across different departments.
Factory QA team must be part of the decision making for the shade band.
Does not meet

3 Are risk based assessments conducted on the product and manufacturing systems to identify, prevent, and control potential issues that may impact
quality, safety and production during pre-production process and in your manufacturing system?

Interview the factory staff to assess their understanding on key objectives while conducting pre-production risk assessment.
The risk based assessment must include review of product speci cations, test standards and results, and historical defect trends.
A cross-functional team must conduct the product or manufacturing process risk assessment for machine availability and factory capabilities.
The Manufacturing Control Plan must be originally written or revised based on the results of the pre-production risk assessment.
Verify that internal and external communication action plans concerning the identi ed critical to quality parameters found during the assessment have
been completed in the speci ed timelines.

Meets

Supplier Management

Level 1

1 Does the factory have a process to ensure incoming raw materials and/or sub-assemblies conform to US Safety and Regulatory requirements?
Auto Fail

Interview factory staff and verify process monitoring for incoming materials

1. The factory should have a up-to-date list of banned chemicals for US market in their products in local language
2. The Factory must have an understanding of the US Safety and Regulatory requirements that impact the product/services they provide.
3. Verify that any Certi cate of Analysis/provided test reports/declaration of conformity cover US Safety and Regulatory requirements and that factory
personnel understand these requirements.
4. Verify that an appropriate declaration of conformity exists from the manufacturer or immediate supplier.
5. Verify that the provided test and inspection reports contain limits and tolerances (when applicable).
6. Verify that reports/Certi cates of Analysis are labeled with a clear pass result.

For composite wood panel products: The factory must maintain composite wood panel production records, TSCA and/or CARB certi cation(s) and
traceability for a minimum of 3 years.
Yes

2 Does the factory have a process to ensure incoming raw materials and/or sub-assemblies conform to speci cations and quality standards?
Interview factory staff and verify process monitoring for incoming materials:

1. The Factory must have an understanding of the speci cation requirements of the raw materials.
2. The factory must conduct measurement, testing, or workmanship checks to ensure conformity
3. Any material concentrations or allowable impurity levels provided on Certi cates of Analysis or provided test reports must be within speci cation and
Quality standards.
4. Verify that the provided test and inspection reports contain limits and tolerances (when applicable).
5. Verify that reports/Certi cates of Analysis are labeled with a clear pass result.

Meets

3 Are there documents or records to support that incoming raw materials, components, and/or sub-assemblies conform to product speci cations,
quality standards, and US Safety and Regulatory requirements?
Verify that testing records and inspection records exist to support that products are conforming to requirements.
Meets

Production Control

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 Level 1

1 Are there documents or records to support INLINE and END OF LINE inspections are conducted?

Inline and end of line inspection records must be available.

Inline and end of line inspection records must include critical to quality parameters, production line, date, style, frequency, defects, accept and reject
quantity and inline inspector's name.
Actual measurements and observations must be recorded where applicable.

Partially meets

Equipment & Maintenance

Level 1

1 Is production equipment in good working condition and operating within speci ed tolerances and / or limits?

1. Machines, equipment, xtures, and tools:

- Must not be dirty, rusty, or leaking oil / uids and be contamination free
- Must be at a designated place
- Must have adequate space for operation
- Must not have loose/missing parts, unexpected noise/vibration or overheating (if applicable)
2. Verify factory has tools, equipment & machines functioning according to their technical speci cation.
Partially meets

2 Does the factory validate that the equipment settings are appropriate at line start-up and for any product / style changeover?

1. The factory must have an effective procedure to validate the equipment or machine settings are correct after every:
- Product/style changeover
- Key materials change
- Shift handover
- Production line switch
2. For highly and fully automated production lines validate whether that there are process control records available and that the control plan and records
cover all key critical to quality parameters.

Meets

Training

Level 1

1 Does the factory identify and execute training requirements for production and quality workers as de ned by job role?

1. The factory must have an effective process or procedure to de ne the training program or curriculum for existing and new in role employees.
2. Training for Quality and Production workers with critical roles should re ect all training appropriate for that job role.
3. Validate that appropriate training has been completed.
Meets

2 Are QC and production workers trained and calibrated on how to identify defects?

1. Factory must have a dedicated training curriculum with schedule for QC & Production workers.
2. Interview QCs and operators of each production process to con rm they can identify defects.
3. Defect calibration exercises with physical samples or pictures along with defect classi cation list training must be included in the training plan.

Partially meets

Quality Management System

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 Level 1

1 Does the factory have a process for control of non conforming materials to effectively identify, segregate, and disposition non conforming product?
Auto Fail

Verify the factory has a process for the analysis, control and disposition of non-conforming materials/products (scrap, use-as-is, rework). Factory
personnel must understand and follow the non-conforming material process. Non-conforming material/product must be:

Identi ed
Segregated or kept from getting mixed with normal production
Reviewed and properly dispositioned (re-worked, repaired, scrapped, destroyed, or returned to vendor)
Non-conforming material/product must be re-Inspected/tested/monitored after re-work to add to regular production stream.
Responsible person assigned to deal with Non con rming products should be clearly identi ed.

No

2 Does the factory take corrective actions based on results from previous inspections, non-conforming materials in production, and client feedback?

Review the CAP records to understand if the factory CAP process were based upon (not limited to) results from last inspections, Non conforming
materials in production and Client feedback.
Verify the appropriateness of the short and long term actions mentioned in the CAP.

Meets

3 Does the factory conduct critical safety testing for all product categories?

Verify all critical safety testing by product is covered under Manufacturing Control Plan
Records must exist showing critical safety tests were performed for applicable product categories

Meets

4 Did the 20 Piece workmanship audit meet factory/Target standards?

1. Applicable for Initial FA only OR new product category during annual, as applicable
2. Complete the workmanship audit section to determine the result of this question.
3. Must be conducted on product similar to the product they will be producing for Target.
4. Conduct Workmanship audit according to factory existing standards. If there is no Factory standards available, use Target standards
5. This is a workmanship audit only, with no assembly required on RTA items

Does not meet

Children's Sleepwear (FR)

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does not produce Children's Flame Retardant Sleepwear

1 Does the factory produce Children's Flame Retardant Sleepwear?

1. If the factory produces Children's Flame Retardant Sleepwear, select yes and answer the next 20 questions.
2. If factory does not produce children's ame retardant products, select no and do not answer the following related questions.
3. Documentation requirement: all referenced FPU/GPU report, lot# tracking labels for shipment release.
4. Flammability requirement: 16 C.F.R 1615 & 1616 (vertical test cabinet).

In scope:

Any children apparel, such as a nightgown, pajama, robe or loungewear that is intended to be worn primarily for sleeping or activities related to
sleeping
Size above 9 months and up to age 14
Infant/Toddler: >9-24 months, 2T-5T
Boys:4-20, XS-XXL
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 Girls: 4-20, XS-XXL

Out of scope:

Underwear and diapers are not children’s sleepwear

No

Footwear

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Not Produce Footwear

1 Does the factory produce Footwear?

If the factory produces footwear products, select yes and answer the next 40 questions. If factory does not produce footwear, select no and do not
answer the following related questions.

No

Textile

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Produce Textile products

1 Does the factory produce textile products?

If the factory produces textiles products, select yes and answer the next 13 questions. If factory does not produce textile, select no and do not answer
the following related questions.
The questionnaire can be applied in parallel with other category speci c questionnaires when cut & sew is involved as in-house manufacturing
process.

Yes

Level 1

1 Are all workers conducting color evaluations tested for color vision?
Factory must have list of workers responsible to do color evaluation.Verify If they have been tested for munsell hue test periodically and pass the test
(score should be lower than 16 to pass).

Meets

2 Does 10% of more of incoming fabric get inspected? N/A

Verify if the factory performs receiving inspection on the incoming fabric using common industry practices
Factory must follow a criteria of sampling to check 10% or more of incoming fabric.
The sampling of the fabric must be carried out randomly to cover 10 percent sample size
The inspection report must be kept and maintained to complement supplier performance review meetings.
Verify if the factory has manpower & Inspection machines to ful ll claim of handling 10% inspection of incoming fabric.
Verify if 100 % of fabric received underwent the receiving inspection process based on the de ned sampling criteria.

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3 Is fabric count/construction, weight and shade checked & recorded for all lots Inspected? N/A

Verify if the factory tests and records count, construction, weight and shade on of all incoming fabric based on sampling criteria.
The actual measurement must be recorded in report against de ned tolerances of pass / fail.
The test/ inspection reports must be kept and maintained.
Check for physical evidence of test reports with test specimens.
Interview the staff to understand the testing criteria, frequency, responsibility and if it matches with details provided in Manufacturing Control Pan.

4 For soft home textile products, footwear and all children’s textile products, is metal detection equipment used?
Auto Fail

Verify if the metal detection equipment operator maintains a log for all the production passed through the metal detection machine.
All Production of Children's apparel, Plush/Sewn products and Soft home products must be passed through the metal detection machine.
Metal detector should be placed so that product cannot bypass the machine such as with permanent walls on both sides.
Equipment must be a conveyor (except for Rugs or Bathmat, which can use handheld detector process).
Verify If the operator / supervisor understand the requirement very well and are executing it with full responsibility.
Check the training record of metal detection machine operator.
Assess if the metal free zone integrity has been maintained.

Yes

5 Are calibration checks conducted on the metal detection device?

The metal detection equipment must be calibrated using 1.2 mm sensitivity card.
Verify if operator follows 9 point calibration method to calibrate the metal detection equipment twice every shift and maintains the record.
The sensitivity of the metal detection equipment must be kept constant/ locked for both during calibration and production pass through.

Meets

6 Are patterns and/or markers in good condition and made of quality stock? N/A

Verify if the marking is legible and continuous and pattern pieces do not overlap
Verify if the quality of material for pattern and markers inspected with Quality speci cation de ned.
The pattern and markers must be identi ed and logged in a register
Before use patterns / Markers must be inspected by Quality control department with authority to accept / reject.
Quality speci cation must be spaced for material used to prepare pattern and markers.
100% inspection must be carried out for supplied pattern and/or markers

7 Are the pressing department equipment and tables in good working condition? N/A

The Pressing tables and equipment must be covered in periodic preventive maintenance plan
If Vacuum tables are being utilized for pressing; check the vacuum ef ciency of tables
The pressing equipment must be in good condition and rust free
In case of steam press check if the steam connections are not leaking, check the pressing surface for water marks to assess if the equipment has
history of water dropping.
Check if Te on boots are being used with press.
Check the pressing table top to ensure there are no holes, tears, dirt marks, loose covers etc.

8 Is there a broken needle control process in place with records available on the production oor?
Auto Fail

1. Verify if the factory has a controlled process to issue and retrieve needles
2. Identify oor supervisor / staff responsible for needle control
3. Verify if there is a process on the production oor for the proper control of broken needles on sewing equipment (either automated or manual).
4. Review the process and con rm that it:
- Describes the steps that are taken when a broken needle is discovered
- Includes mechanic interaction
- Includes use of a needle log that identi es the machine/operator
5. Review and reconcile the needle issuance and needle retrieve broken and/or broken log (usually a binder lled with pages that have main body of the
broken needle along with matching tip) and con rm it identi es date, operator/mechanic/supervisor, machine, product and corrective action plan
6. Interview the machine operators and supervisors to understand the actual practice of broken needle control
7. Verify if needle controller understands how to close the loop if the broken parts of needle were not retrieved fully.
Yes

9 Does the factory provide tensionless spreading for knit products? N/A

Verify if factory has a process to ensure tensionless spreading, such as spreader bars or tensionless spreading equipment.
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 Check if the factory does relaxation of fabric for a certain time period before starting cutting process. (Not applicable if factory does not manufacture
stretchable woven fabrics or knits.)

10 Is the spread height suitable for the fabric used?

Con rm the spread height is appropriate for the fabric used

Review the cutting procedure to con rm maximum plies or height
Interview the Cutting workers / supervisors if they understand the requirement of spread height
Con rm Quality control staff perform a lay height check on routine basis for every cutting spread

Meets

11 Are fabric shades separated, labeled, and bundled during spreading and cutting to maintain color consistency?

Review factory process to separate fabric lots shade wise when spreading the goods on the cutting table.
There must be a sequential identi cation of marked plies speci cally in case of Garments. Shade bands must be identi ed in unique manner. e.g. One
shade if labelled B shade must remain B shade throughout the production cycle of the product
Verify records document all bundles from the production cut schedule. Bundle integrity must be maintained from cutting through sewing.
Cutting plan must include the information of shade bands being cut.
Perform a walk through to assess if after cutting the bundles were lifted of the table with shade identi cation. Each bundle must have sequential
stickers/labels identifying each ply speci cally for Garments.

Does not meet

12 Does the factory use paper on the bottom of all spreads? N/A
Verify if factory utilizes paper on the bottom of all the spreads.Check the daily issuance from stocks to validate the use of paper on daily basis.

13 Does the factory ensure the fusing and heat transfer label equipment is calibrated for temperature, pressure and speed? N/A

Verify if fusing equipment is being calibrated in terms of temperature, pressure & speed.
Verify if operator follows periodic calibration routine.
The temperature calibration must be performed using temperature strips or thermal shock tester (thermo-meter laser gun)and records must be kept
in calibration log.
See the demonstration of calibration activity to assess the understanding of the machine operator as well as correct execution.
In case of calibration failure factory must test the fusing adhesion through lab test starting from the last run of production since the calibration date
where equipment status was ok.

Children's Sleepwear (Tight Fit)

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Product Children's Tight Fit Sleepwear

1 Does the factory produce childrens' tight t sleepwear?

1. If the factory produces childrens' tight t sleepwear products, select yes and answer the questions. Dimension requirement: Each of the size 0-6x and
7-14 does not exceed the maximum dimension speci ed for the chest, waist, seat, upper arm, thigh, wrist, and ankle
2. Label requirement: size label, tight- tting labeling and packaging
3. Flammability requirement: 16 C.F.R 1610 & 1611 (45 degree test cabinet)

In scope:

Any children’s garment for sleeping or activities related to sleeping must snug enough to avoid contact with open ames of candles, gas ranges,
replaces, and heat of stoves or space heaters

No

Children's Sleepwear (Infants Sleepwear)

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 Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Produce Infants Sleepwear

1 Does the factory produce Infants' Sleepwear?

1. If the factory produces infant sleepwear products , select yes and answer the questions
2. Label requirement: size label with month statement
3. Flammability requirement: 16 C.F.R 1610 & 1611 (45 degree test cabinet)

In scope:

Any infant sleep & play (SNP) apparel, such as a bodysuit, romper, nightgown, dress set, that is intended to be worn primarily for sleeping or activities
related to sleeping
Preemie, Newborn, 0-9 months.
One piece: Trunk length < 25 3/4"
Two piece: Top & Bottom piece Length < 15 3/4“

No

Single-use Food Contact Product

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Produce Single-use Food Contact Products

1 Does the factory produce single-use food contact products?

If the factory produces single-use food contact products, select yes and answer the questions.
In scope:

Products that are intended to come into direct contact with food and without series of measures before their use, such as disposable plates cutlery
and lms.

No

E&E(AC Powered Products)

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Produce E&E (AC Powered) Products

1 Does the factory produce E&E (AC Powered) products?

If the factory produces E&E (AC powered) products , select yes and answer the questions.
In scope:

AC powered product de nition: Uses the plug on product to connect directly with the electric power socket
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 Working voltage is AC (120 V, 60Hz)
Working voltage is DC (Direct Current), but need AC power adaptor
No

E&E(Non-AC Powered Products)

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Produce E&E(Non-AC Powered) Products

1 Does the factory produce E&E(Non-AC Powered) products?

If the factory produces E&E(Non-AC Powered) products , select yes and answer the following questions.
In scope:

Battery operated products

No

Furniture

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Produce Furniture Products

1 Does the factory produce Furniture products?

If the factory produces Furniture products , select yes and answer the following questions.
In scope:

Department 009 Patio Furniture and Gazebos

Department 249 Indoor Furniture
Furniture Products in Departments 324, 002, 030, and 064
All Ready to Assemble (RTA) Products in any Department
Products with Mounting Hardware Provided (including wall shelves) in any Department

No

General Hardgoods

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Produce General Hardgoods Products

1 Does the factory produce General Hardgoods products?

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 1. If the factory produces General Hardgoods products , select yes and answer the following questions.
2. The questionnaire can be applied in parellel with other cateory speci c questionnaires including Furniture, E&E(both AC & Non-AC powered product),
Toy & Children's Product, Single-use Food Contact Product, Textile, etc.

In scope:
No

Toy & Children's Product

Level 2

Based on those chosen answer, here is your result:

Does Not Produce Toy & Children's Product

1 Does the factory produce Toy and Children's Product?

If the factory produces Toy & Children's Product , select yes and answer the following questions.
In scope:

Toy product in H&H

Children’s product in all pyramids

No

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 9 Documents

A diagram of the plant layout

This diagram should show the locations of machines, equipment, tools, work stations, and entrances/exits to each work
area on each oor within the factory.

Documents (1)
Master Layout.pdf
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The Manufacturing Process Flow diagram

The Manufacturing Process Flow diagram beginning with raw material receipt and ending with the last step prior to
shipping the product. Identify all processing, assembling, nishing, packaging, and warehousing steps involved in the
manufacture of the product. Vendor must clearly indicate on the ow diagram which manufacturing processes do not
occur at this facility.

Documents (1)
Tights section process ow chart.pdf
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Manufacturing Control Plan

Manufacturing Control Plan identifying the quality assurance/quality control processes and activities that take place at
each work station at the factory to guarantee the product quality meets Target expectations as well as complies with
CPSC/regulatory and safety requirements. All inline quality inspections should be listed with a description of the
quality check being made.

Documents (1)
Leggy,Tights MCP.xlsx
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Other Documents
Any additional documents or supporting information for the factory assessment.

Overall Comments
No Input

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10 Closing

Factory Key Personnel in Attendance

Role Attendance
General Manager
Quality Manager
Plant / Operations Manager

Other Representatives
Title Name

Auditor Declaration
Hasan Nafees

I hereby con rm the information completed in this form is true and accurate.

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