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.