What is Verifiedenal’s Supplier Verification?

Supplier Verification is a structured due-diligence process used to evaluate whether a medical device manufacturer is capable of meeting regulatory, quality, production, and delivery requirements before orders are placed.

Verifiedental’s Supplier Verification goes beyond basic background checks. Our on-site audit teams physically inspect factories, validate certifications (ISO 13485, FDA registration, CE readiness), review production workflows, quality management systems, subcontractor chains, and export compliance records—so overseas buyers can engage suppliers with confidence and reduced operational risk.

We help dental and medical brands avoid hidden risks such as unqualified subcontracting, inconsistent quality control, documentation gaps, or overstated production capacity—issues that often surface only after contracts are signed.

What We Verify

On Alibaba or websites, every supplier lookslike a massive manufacturer with 500 workers. In reality, many are small rading companies working out ofan apartment, adding a 30% markup to your price. Working with a middleman means zero control over quality and a high risk of miscommunication. Youneed to know exactly who you are wiring your money to.
Our on-site audit covers these 4 critical areas to ensure you are dealing with a real manufacturer.

Certificates & Registries We Independently Verify

Verifiedental does not issue certificates — we verify them against official registries and issuing body databases.

 
Certificate / RegistryVerified WithScope Checked
ISO 9001 / ISO 13485IAF CertSearch + Issuer databaseCertificate validity, scope, entity name match
CE & EU conformityNotified Body recordsScope, correctness of EU notified body ID
FDA Establishment RegistrationFDA public registryRegistration status & warnings
GMP complianceAuthority issued scopesScope & expiration
China NMPA registrationNMPA official databaseValidity & listing status
Business LicenseGovernment entity registryLegal name / address / scope

Standardized Verification Checklist

To achieve standardized audits, each factory site assessment follows the core inspection matrix below:

 
CategoryKey CheckpointScope Checked
Legal & BizBusiness license dataOfficial registry screenshot
System & ISOISO 9001 / 13485Cert. no., scope, validity
FacilityArea & layoutFloor map + photos
EquipmentActive machinesSerial numbers + logs
QualityQC SOP reviewProcess docs + photos
TraceabilityBatch & lot recordsSystem export
ProductionOutput recordsProduction & delivery logs
SafetyEHS & fireCompliance photos
ComplianceReg. scopeVerified database links
Verifiedental auditor holds a completed 5-Point Verification Protocol checklist inside a busy Chinese dental chair manufacturing factory.

Our 5-Point Verification Protocol

Legal Status “We inspect their Business License. Does the scope say ‘Manufacturer’ or just ‘Sales’? We confirm if they legally exist.
Physical Existence“We visit the address. Is it a real factory with machinesrunning, or just a rented office in a chaotic shared workspace?”
Production Capacity “We count the assembly lines and workers. Do they have the capacity to deliver your order on time, or will they outsource it?”
Certificates “We verify their CE, ISO, and FDA certificates. Are they valid? Arethey registered under their own name or borrowed from another factory?”
Quality System “We check if they have a QC department and testingequipment (e.g., aging test areas, lifting capacity tests), or if they just packand ship.”

Money Saved for Clients

$500,000

Critical Defects Caught

1,000+

Hours to Factory

<2H

Why ChooseVerifiedental Supplier Verification Service?

The Local Advantage
While others fly in from Shanghai or Hong Kong, we arealready here. Our local presence in Foshan means fasterspeed, lower costs, and deeper industry knowledge.

24-Hour Deployment

Need someone at the factory tomorrow? We can mobilize instantly. We visit the factory while your emails are still being ignored.

No Travel Fees

Big agencies charge $300+ just for flights and hotels. We are based in Foshan, so you pay zero travel expenses for local inspections.

100% Dental Focus

We don’t inspect furniture or toys. We only inspect dental equipment. We know exactly where local factories try to cut corners.

Unannounced Audits

Our local proximity allows us to visit without prior notice. We catch ‘trading companies’ off guard and see the true reality of production.

Historical Findings & Risk Indicators

Across completed audits, recurring risk patterns have been identified:

  • 27% of factories showed certification-scope mismatches

  • 21% overstated installed production capacity

  • 18% lacked independent QC authority

  • 14% held expired or restricted certificates

  • 12% demonstrated incomplete traceability systems

A typical audit includes:

  • 1–2 days on site

  • 300+ geo-tagged photos and videos

  • Machine-level documentation

  • Interview records

  • Registry screenshots and verification links

Online communication via WhatsApp Web between a global buyer and a factory sales rep, illustrating the Internet Promise
On-site verification revealing the reality of a state-of-the-art supplier a small, poorly lit workshop with clutter and cardboard boxes, where a few workers manually assemble dental handpieces.

Why This Matters for Buyers

Verifiedental’s supplier-verification methodology is designed to:

  • Detect trading-company risk

  • Confirm real manufacturing capability

  • Identify regulatory exposure before contracts are signed

  • Reduce quality and delivery failures

  • Protect tooling and purchase-order investments

All findings are documented in structured reports so procurement teams can make informed, defensible sourcing decisions.

The Cost of “Going Solo” vs. The Security ofVerification

Why smart buyers never source blindly.

Sourcing with Verifiedental

  • On-Site Truth: We physically visit the factory to verify they exist and are not just a trading office.

  • Defect Detection: We find hidden issues (scratches, noise, cheap parts) before you pay the balance.

  • Local Leverage: If they ignore your emails, we knock on their office door. You have a local presence.

  • Contract Enforcement: We ensure the factory follows your specific AQL standards and warranty terms.

  • Peace of Mind: You sleep well knowing your container holds exactly what you ordered.

  • Rapid On-Site Deployment:We are locally based. We can be at the factory gate within 24 hours to verify progress or solve urgent problems.

Sourcing Alone (Directly)

  • Digital Blindness: You rely on filtered photos and Alibaba badges, never seeing the real workshop.

  • The “Golden Sample” Trap: You get a perfect sample, but the mass production is outsourced to a cheaper factory.

  • Zero Leverage: Once you wire the money, you lose all power. You can’t return faulty goods from overseas.

  • Communication Barriers: Messages get lost in translation, leading to wrong colors or specs.

  • Ghosting Risk: If a problem arises, the supplier may simply stop replying.

  • Remote & Helpless:You are 5,000 miles away. When a supplier delays, you can’t just jump on a plane. You are stuck waiting for email replies.

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Supplier Verification (Verifiedental Definition):

Supplier Verification is Verifiedental’s on-site audit service that evaluates medical device manufacturers’ regulatory readiness, production capability, and quality systems before buyers commit to contracts or tooling investments.

Other Verifiedental services.

Compliance Check

Don’t let fake certificates stop your shipment at customs. We verify the authenticity of CE, FDA, and ISO documents directly with issuing bodies and ensure product labeling meets your local import regulations.

Order Follow-up

Stop chasing sales reps for updates. We act as your project manager, monitoring production milestones weekly and sending you real-time progress photos to ensure your order stays on schedule.

Warranty Enforcement & Support

Factory ignoring your emails after a breakdown? We step in locally to negotiate on your behalf, enforcing warranty terms to secure free spare parts, repairs, or compensation.