1. Company records
Compare legal name, address, business scope and operating history.
2. Beneficiary account
The beneficiary should match the contract and invoice. Confirm any bank change through another channel.
3. Manufacturer or trader
Clarify who actually manufactures and who owns quality, documentation and claims.
4. Product documents
Check scope, date, model, issuing body and whether the document can be verified.
5. Reference sample
Approve a sample and define critical characteristics for mass production.
6. Order terms
Record specification, schedule, payments, inspection, acceptance and consequences of non-conformity.
7. Audit or inspection
For higher risk, verify the factory or finished batch on site.