Meaning
Legal obligation for a buyer to examine goods within as short a period as is practicable in the circumstances. In the context of polymer resin delivery, cisg article 38 requires the purchaser to verify the quality and specifications of the material immediately upon receipt.
Inspection Timing
Immediate action is required upon the delivery of a polymer shipment to identify non-conformities. Under cisg article 38, the buyer must assess the material for defects before it is integrated into a production line. This examination usually includes checking the melt flow rate and density against the technical datasheet provided by the supplier.
Defect Discovery
Prompt identification of issues allows the buyer to provide notice to the seller under the subsequent articles of the convention. If the buyer discovers that the resin contains moisture levels above the specification, they must document the findings immediately. Delayed testing often results in the loss of the right to claim a lack of conformity.
Evidence Preservation
Documentary evidence from independent laboratories supports the claim that the material was defective at the time of transfer. For bulk shipments of plastic pellets, the examination may take place at the port of entry or at the discharge silo depending on the commercial terms. Court rulings often treat the handover to a third party carrier as the point where the inspection clock begins.
