Sourcing glossary
Verified Supplier
Also known as: Alibaba Verified Supplier, Verified badge, 认证供应商, 인증 공급업체
A paid Alibaba.com membership tier whose holders have had their company, production capability and processes assessed by third-party inspection firms such as SGS or TÜV Rheinland.
According to Alibaba.com, the verification reviews items such as company profile, main products, management quality, production, R&D and supply-chain capability, and the resulting report is shown on the supplier's profile. It is a stronger signal than a basic listing because a third party visited or reviewed the business.
It is still an assessment done at one point in time and paid for by the supplier. It does not guarantee the quality of your order, and some Verified Suppliers are trading companies. Read the report itself, check the business licence and still inspect goods. See how to verify an Alibaba supplier.
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