How to verify a Chinese factory before placing an order

A factory check should answer three questions: is the supplier real, can it make your product, and is it suitable for your order size, quality level, and export needs.

Basic checks include company consistency, production category, sample quality, communication behavior, payment terms, and whether the factory understands packaging and documentation requirements.

For higher-risk orders, buyers should add video checks, third-party inspections, sample comparisons, or an on-site visit before committing to full production.

The goal is not to eliminate every risk. The goal is to make the main risks visible early enough to negotiate, change supplier direction, or add quality checkpoints.