How Husbar Verifies Suppliers: Our Eight-Check Standard
Short answer
Every supplier in the Husbar network passes eight checks before it is introduced to a founder: company registration against official records, business scope, factory address and capacity by live video, bank account name, certificates, export history and references, samples against the founder's specification, and a signed partnership agreement with Husbar. Suppliers that fail any check are not listed.
Key takeaways
- ✓Verification combines official records, documents and live contact.
- ✓Each check targets a specific, common sourcing risk.
- ✓Listing is only possible after a signed agreement.
- ✓Founders see a verification dossier before they commit.
The eight checks
| Check | How we do it | Risk it removes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Registration | Registration number checked on official records (in China, the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System) | Fake or unregistered companies |
| 2. Business scope | Registered scope compared with the products offered | Trading companies posing as factories |
| 3. Factory and capacity | Live video walk-through of the production line | Showroom-only operations and over-promised capacity |
| 4. Bank account | Account name matched to the registered company | Payment diversion and personal-account fraud |
| 5. Certificates | Certificate numbers checked with the issuing bodies | Forged or expired certifications |
| 6. Export history | References and shipping history reviewed, especially to the GCC | Suppliers unfamiliar with export documentation |
| 7. Samples | Samples assessed against the founder's specification | Quality that only looks good in photos |
| 8. Partnership agreement | Signed agreement covering conduct, confidentiality and commission | Circumvention and unclear obligations |
Why so many checks?
Each check alone can be faked. A licence can be borrowed, a video can show someone else's factory, a certificate can be edited. Together, they are hard to fake consistently. It is the same principle auditors use: independent sources that must agree with each other.
What happens when a supplier fails?
- Minor gaps, such as a missing document, are put on hold until resolved.
- Mismatches in registration, bank details or factory status lead to rejection.
- Records are kept, so a rejected company cannot simply reapply under the same details.
What founders receive
In a China Line engagement, each shortlisted supplier comes with a verification dossier summarising these checks, so you decide with evidence rather than a sales pitch. Independent pre-shipment inspection then protects the order itself; read about quality control inspections.
Manufacturers: join the network
Manufacturers can apply to join through the Suppliers Directory. Registration is free; verification usually takes about five working days.
Founders who want verified suppliers without the legwork can start with China Line. Request a China Line consultation or ask for a supplier match.
Frequently asked questions
How does Husbar verify Chinese suppliers?+
With eight checks: official registration, business scope, live factory review, bank account name, certificates, export history, samples and a signed partnership agreement.
Can a supplier pay to be listed?+
No. Listing depends on passing verification and signing the partnership agreement.
How long does supplier verification take?+
Usually about five working days after a complete application, longer if documents are missing.
Do I still need a pre-shipment inspection?+
Yes. Supplier verification checks the company; inspection checks each order. China Line includes both.
Team Husbar
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Team Husbar is the strategy, psychology and research team at Husbar, a psychology-led growth agency headquartered in Dubai. Together we have worked with 100+ brands over 10+ years.
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