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How importers vet China factories
Importing companies should vet China factories on engineering capability, QC system, lab partners, and willingness to support CPSIA documentation — not only unit price.
Who this is for
US/EU importers placing children’s-product POs.
What to set up first
- Written process for engineering changes.
- Named CPSC-accepted lab relationships.
- Golden sample control and colorway matrix.
- Clear place-of-manufacture data for CPC fields.
Next step with ShadowOps
Register your importer company, then request intros only after your vetting checklist is ready.
Questions people ask
Is a video tour enough?
It is a start. Serious lines still need samples, lab scope, and often an on-site or third-party audit.
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