Location and identity
Factory location and whether the company behind the quotation matches the site.
China factory audit
China Factory Audit and On-Site Verification
A supplier's website shows what they want you to see. A factory audit shows what is actually there.
GulfCN performs on-site factory verification in China for UAE businesses and other international B2B buyers. This is a physical check of the production site, not a paper-only supplier review.
Scope
What a factory audit can check
Scope depends on the assignment and what is available at the site. Where applicable, GulfCN checks:
Facilities
Production facilities, machinery, production lines and warehouse, as visible on the visit.
Capacity
Workforce and operational capacity relevant to the requested goods.
Quality process
Quality-control processes used at the factory, as observed.
Documents
Certificates and documents available for the assignment. This is not a legal certification service.
Capability
Manufacturing capability, apparent subcontracting and product-specific requirements.
Evidence
Photos and video evidence where they can be taken, plus a written audit report.
A factory audit is a practical on-site check. It does not replace laboratory testing and does not claim that every process at the factory has been certified.
Two different checks
Supplier verification and factory audit
Supplier verification checks the supplier — identity, commercial fit and available information. A factory audit physically checks the factory. They are sequential, not interchangeable.
FAQ
Factory audit questions
What does a factory audit include?
Where applicable: the site, company identity, facilities, machinery, warehouse, capacity, quality processes, available documents, manufacturing capability and photos or video, with a written report. Exact scope follows the assignment.
Can you verify an Alibaba supplier?
Yes. An Alibaba, 1688 or other supplier listing can be the starting point. The audit still checks the actual production site, not only the listing.
Do you provide photos and a report?
Yes. The client receives a written audit report and photo or video evidence where it can be collected on site.
Can you audit a factory before a deposit?
Yes. An audit is normally most useful before the buyer commits funds and production. Send supplier details and product requirements.
Next step
Need to verify a factory before placing an order?
Send supplier details and product requirements. GulfCN reviews the request and proposes the on-site check that fits the job.