7-Point Verification Checklist for Chinese Toy Suppliers
A verified Chinese toy supplier should have: Alibaba Onsite Checked status, 5+ years Gold Supplier, willingness to do live video factory tour, accepts third-party PSI inspection, and can produce EN71 or ASTM F963 test reports.
Check 1: Business License Match
Bank account name must match business license exactly. If they ask you to pay a personal account, walk away.
Check 2: Years as Gold Supplier
Less than 3 years: high risk. 7+ years: low risk. 15+ years: established factory.
Check 3: Onsite Checked Badge
Alibaba sends third-party inspector to physically verify factory exists, production lines operational, worker count accurate.
Check 4: Live Video Factory Tour
Schedule 30-minute WhatsApp video call. Ask to see front gate, production line, QC area, warehouse.
Check 5: Third-Party Inspection
Ask if they accept PSI by SGS or Bureau Veritas. Real factories say yes without hesitation.
Check 6: Test Report Verification
Verify QR code on test reports at sgs.com or bureauveritas.com. Fake reports cannot be verified online.
Check 7: Payment Terms
Acceptable: 30/70 T/T, Trade Assurance, L/C. Walk away from: 100% upfront, Western Union, personal accounts.
About Us
Shantou Xinsheng Toys passes all 7 checks: 17yr Gold Supplier, Onsite Checked, Trade Assurance, video tours on demand. WeChat/WhatsApp: +8617322583615