Vendor Selection and Monitoring Policy

1. Identity Verification and Due Diligence

Before entering into any commercial partnership, we conduct a thorough due diligence process, including:

-Verification of corporate and tax documents (e.g., registration number, articles of incorporation, tax clearance certificates);

-Verification of physical address and contact channels;

-Searches in public databases (e.g., tax authorities, sanction lists, compliance checks);

-Reputation analysis via public platforms and/or registries.

2. Evaluation Criteria

Suppliers are approved based on the following:

-Tax and legal compliance;

-Ethical labor practices (no signs of forced or illegal labor);

3. Supplier Certification

Optionally, we may engage a third-party certifier (such as SGS, DNV, or others) to perform independent verification and issue a compliance certificate.

4. Invoices and Traceability

Products selected and or invoices issued by suppliers must include:

-Unique serial number;

-Clear product details, origin, and pricing;

5. Ongoing Monitoring

Every 12 or 24 months, we will re-evaluate active suppliers, focusing on:

-Changes in commercial behavior;

-Legal or ethical complaints;

-Updates to company structure or contracts.

6. Visits and Audits

We reserve the right to conduct visits to vendor physical shops, either in person, to verify compliance with agreed practices.