Supplier Verification & Due Diligence

You found a supplier.
We tell you
if they're real.

Independent verification reports and pre-shipment inspections for businesses sourcing from Asia and Latin America. Factories, not traders. Capacity, not promises. Quality confirmed before goods ship.

Sample Report — Vietnam

Textile manufacturer,
Ho Chi Minh City

Legal Registration✓ Verified
Factory vs TraderFactory confirmed
Export HistoryModerate
Production CapacityOverstated

6.4/10
Proceed with Caution
🌏 Asia & Latin America coverage
⚡ Reports from 48 hours
🏛️ Geneva, Switzerland
🔍 International customs records
📦 Pre-Shipment Inspections
🎯 Built for SMEs worldwide
The Problem

Your supplier says "factory".
Are you sure? Are your goods ready to ship?

International sourcing carries risks that only surface after you've wired the deposit — or after goods arrive off-spec. FMA provides independent supplier verification and pre-shipment quality inspection (PSI) so you're protected at every stage.

20–40%
Hidden markup when a trader poses as a factory
1 in 3
Suppliers overstate their production capacity
$10k+
Average cost of a failed first order
48h
Time to get your first FMA desk report

Common sourcing risks we verify against

  • Traders posing as factories. Professional catalog, factory photos, convincing website — all borrowed from a real manufacturer while adding a 20–40% markup.
  • Overstated production capacity. Supplier commits to volumes they cannot fulfill, then subcontracts to unknown third parties.
  • Ghost companies and registration fraud. Business registration is fake, expired, or belongs to a completely different legal entity.
  • Sanctions and blacklist exposure. The company appears on OFAC, EU, or UN restricted party lists — creating serious compliance risk.
  • Address misrepresentation. The "factory" is a residential apartment, commercial office, or simply doesn't exist at the address provided.
  • No verifiable export history. Claims years of international experience but has no traceable shipping records.
  • Undisclosed ownership changes. Recently restructured or operating under a different name following regulatory issues.
  • Goods shipped off-spec or short-shipped. Without a pre-shipment inspection (PSI), quality defects and quantity discrepancies are only discovered at destination — after customs duties are paid.
Process

How it works

Four steps from request to report. No technical knowledge required on your side.

01

Submit supplier details

Company name, country, and any reference you have. We handle the research.

02

We run verification

Cross-referencing customs records, business registries, satellite imagery, and sanctions lists.

03

Analysis & scoring

A structured, weighted assessment across multiple dimensions produces a verified score.

04

Report delivered

Professional PDF with score, clear verdict, risk flags, and actionable recommendations.

Services & Pricing

Choose your level of confidence

From fast Alibaba checks to full on-site factory inspection and pre-shipment quality control (PSI/QCI). Every desk report includes a verified score and a clear verdict: Proceed, Proceed with Caution, or Do Not Proceed.

Alibaba Special
Entry
Alibaba Quick Check
⏱ Delivered within 48 hours
$199
  • Designed specifically for Alibaba suppliers
  • Legal registration & status check
  • Factory vs. trading company identification
  • Export history analysis
  • Address & location verification
  • Sanctions screening
  • Verified score with verdict — PDF by email
Order Alibaba Check
Basic
Desk Verification Report
⏱ Delivered within 72 hours
$349
  • All platforms & markets covered
  • Legal registration & company status check
  • Factory vs. trading company identification
  • Export history analysis
  • Address & physical location verification
  • International sanctions screening
  • Verified score with written verdict — PDF
Order Basic Report
Premium
On-Site Inspection & Pre-Shipment QC
⏱ 5–7 business days · varies by location
Request a QuotePrice depends on location & scope
  • Everything in Standard
  • Physical factory visit by vetted local partner
  • Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) — quantity, quality & spec verification before goods leave the factory
  • Photo & video documentation on-site
  • Equipment, workforce & real capacity verification
  • AQL sampling & defect classification
  • Executive summary + full inspection report
Request a Quote
Geographic Coverage

Where we verify

Deep expertise in markets where verification is hardest to find — including China, where the volume of sourcing activity demands rigorous independent checks.

🌏 Asia
ChinaVietnamBangladeshIndonesiaThailandMalaysiaPakistanIndiaCambodiaMyanmarSri LankaPhilippines
🌎 Latin America
MexicoCosta RicaPeruEcuadorEl SalvadorColombiaGuatemalaHondurasBrazilArgentinaChileDominican Republic

Don't see your market? Contact us — coverage is expanding continuously.

Why FMA

What makes us different

🎯

Built for SMEs

Large inspection firms serve Fortune 500 procurement teams. FMA was built for businesses placing orders between $5,000 and $500,000 — where a bad supplier decision is genuinely consequential.

🌍

Global, not China-only

We cover China where the volume demands it — and go well beyond into Vietnam, Bangladesh, Mexico and other emerging sourcing markets where independent verification is harder to find.

Fast & actionable

Reports from 48 hours, not 3 weeks. A clear verdict: Proceed, Proceed with Caution, or Do Not Proceed. No corporate jargon. No padded output.

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Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)

Beyond background checks: our local partners physically verify goods before they leave the factory. Quantity counts, AQL quality sampling, spec compliance, and packaging review — documented with photo and video evidence.

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Geneva-based, confidential

FMA Trading Sàrl is registered in Geneva, Switzerland. Your supplier data is handled with full confidentiality and never shared with third parties.

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Objective scoring

A consistent, weighted methodology means every report is comparable and auditable — numbers and data, not subjective impressions from a one-day visit.

🤝

Real local networks

Ground-level partner networks across Asia and Latin America enable on-site inspections and pre-shipment QC without the inflated overhead of a global inspection firm's corporate structure.

FAQ

Common questions

A Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) — also called a Pre-Shipment Quality Control inspection or QCI — is a physical check of your goods at the factory before they are loaded for shipping. Our local partner inspects quantity, quality, packaging, and spec compliance, using AQL statistical sampling. It is the last line of defence against off-spec goods, short shipments, or substituted materials. If your order exceeds $5,000 or you are placing a repeat order from a supplier you haven't physically visited, a PSI is strongly recommended. It is included in the Premium On-Site Inspection package and can also be ordered as a standalone service.
The minimum we need is the company name and country. A registration number, website, or address helps us verify faster. You don't need to prepare anything technical — just send what your supplier gave you.
Online platforms are controlled by the supplier themselves. FMA cross-references independent customs records, official business registries, sanctions databases, and satellite imagery — information your supplier cannot edit or fake.
The Alibaba Quick Check is designed specifically for suppliers found on Alibaba, with a streamlined scope and faster delivery at $199. The Basic Desk Verification covers all platforms and markets with a broader analysis and extended written findings at $349.
For all desk reports (Alibaba Quick Check, Basic, Standard), verification is fully confidential — your supplier is never contacted or notified. For On-Site Inspections and Pre-Shipment Quality Checks, our local partner visits posing as a potential buyer or QC agent, which is standard industry practice for factory audits and PSI services.
A low score is the report working exactly as intended — it saved you from a bad deal. The cost of a report is a fraction of a failed order. We provide the findings; the decision is always yours.
After submitting your request, we confirm receipt within 24 hours and send a payment link. Work begins immediately upon payment confirmation. Reports are delivered by email as a professional PDF.
Get Started

Request a report

Tell us about your supplier and the level of verification you need. We confirm receipt within 24 hours and begin work immediately upon payment.

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matteo.fumagalli@fmatrading.netWe respond within 24 hours
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FMA Trading SàrlGeneva, Switzerland

All reports are subject to FMA Trading Sàrl's standard terms. Verification is based on publicly available and licensed data sources at the time of the report.