China Supplier Verification & On-Site Factory Audit

Is That “Factory” Real? Or Just an Apartment with Photoshop?

Sourcing from China via Alibaba, Global Sources, or Made-in-China.com is risky. The profile says “20,000 sqm Factory,” but in reality, it might be a small office with three people reselling products at a 30% markup.

Or worse: You send the deposit, and they disappear.

Stop guessing. Send us instead. Zerrand provides on-the-ground verification in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Hong Kong. We go there so you don’t have to fly.

What We Verify (The “Scam Filter”)

We focus on the practical questions that determine if a supplier is worth your money:

• Existence Check: Is the address real? Is the factory actually operating there?
• Factory vs. Trading Company: This is the #1 request. We look for production lines, raw materials, and machinery. If they are just a trading company posing as a factory, we will tell you.
• Capacity Check: Do they actually have the workers and machines they claim in their brochure?
• Legal Status: Does the name on the Bank Account match the Business License? (Crucial for preventing fraud).

How Our Verification Process Works

1. Basic Background Check (Remote): Before we travel, we check their Chinese business registration (AIC) for red flags, lawsuits, or abnormal operating status.
2. The Surprise Visit (or Scheduled): We travel to their location.
3. Live Video Call: This is our most popular feature. We call you via WhatsApp/Zoom while we are on the factory floor. You can say: “Show me that machine” or “Open that box,” and we do it instantly. You see what we see.
4. The Report: You get a folder of high-res photos, videos, and our honest assessment of their professionalism.

Why Use Zerrand Instead of Big QC Agencies?

• We Are Faster: Big agencies take days to book. We can often go within 48 hours.
• We Are Your “Representative,” Not Just an Inspector: We can ask specific business questions, negotiate terms face-to-face, and gauge their attitude towards your order.
• Zero Conflict of Interest: We do not take commissions from factories. We are 100% paid by you, so we tell you the ugly truth.

Supported Regions

We primarily cover the Greater Bay Area (Pearl River Delta), the world’s manufacturing hub:

• Shenzhen (Electronics, Tech)
• Dongguan (Molds, Plastics, Machinery)
• Guangzhou (Clothing, Auto Parts, Trading)
• Foshan (Furniture, Ceramics)
• Huizhou & Zhongshan (Lighting, Electronics)