Find the Actual Factory on Alibaba
A 5-Signal Screen Before You Send the First Message
By the Agence Octo team
Sources
- SAMR / GSXT — State Administration for Market Regulation public registry (gsxt.gov.cn) for confirming business scope and manufacturing language in Chinese supplier licenses
- Bureau Veritas / SGS / TÜV on-site audit reports — Third-party verification documents available in Alibaba supplier profiles showing staffing mix, plant area, and production capacity
- ImportYeti, Panjiva, 52wmb — Customs and export shipment databases for HS-code cross-checking and supplier export history verification
- Alibaba Verified Manufacturer badge — Platform filter and supplier tier indicating third-party audit completion, used as a starting signal alongside supporting documents