Abstract. Full text article available at https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-01-2016-0013Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a group acceptance sampling plan (GASP) for a resubmitted lot when the lifetime of a product follows odds exponential log logistic distribution introduced by Rao and Rao (2014). The parameters of the proposed plan such as minimum group size and acceptance number are determined for a pre-specified consumer’s risk, number of testers and the test termination time. The authors compare the proposed plan with the ordinary GASP, and the results are illustrated with live data example. Design/methodology/approach – The parameters of the proposed plan such as minimum group size and acceptance number are determined for a pre-specified consumer’s risk, number of testers and the test termination time. Findings – The authors determined the group size and acceptance number. Research limitations/implications – No specific limitations. Practical implications – This methodology can be applicable in industry to study quality control. Social implications – This methodology can be applicable in health study. Originality/value – The parameters of the proposed plan such as minimum group size and acceptance number are determined for a pre-specified consumer’s risk, number of testers and the test termination time.