What we check
- Company registration and tax details.
- Certificates relevant to the product and market (for example food-safety, organic or quality certificates), and that they are valid.
- Production capacity and lead time for your volume.
- Product specification and, where relevant, recent analyses.
What you can add
- Samples before ordering.
- Independent pre-shipment inspection by a third party.
- Independent laboratory testing.
Checklist for any supplier
Whoever you buy from: confirm the legal entity, check certificates directly with the issuing body where possible, agree specifications in writing, keep reference samples, and use secure payment terms.