Identity and licences
Review core company records, business scope and consistency of the beneficiary.
Documents and claims
Assess whether presented documents match the company, product and stated scope.
On-site audit
For higher-risk products, an audit can verify facilities, process and production capability.
FAQ
Does verification remove all risk?+
No. It is one control point and should be combined with specification, sample, payment terms and quality inspection.
When is a factory audit useful?+
For complex products, high-value orders or when claimed capabilities need on-site confirmation.