A pre-shipment inspection protects the buyer before the goods leave the factory. First, send the purchase order and the specification to the inspector. Second, the inspector counts the cartons and checks the packing and the labels. Third, a random sample is opened and measured against the specification. Fourth, the container loading is supervised and photographed. Fifth, you receive a report with photos within two days. If the report shows a problem, you can ask the seller to correct it before you release the balance payment.

Dates are the first order of many importers before Ramadan. Check the variety and the grade, the moisture level, the packing date and the shelf life. Ask for the Halal certificate and the harvest lot number, because customs in several countries ask for both. Order sea freight at least six weeks before the season, and keep a small stock for air freight if a shipment is late. Compare at least three quotations, and always ask for a sample box before the first container.

A verified supplier on Expolinko has passed a document check. We compare the business registration number and the tax number with the documents the company uploaded, and we read both documents. The check does not rate product quality, so buyers should still ask for samples and test reports. Verification is valid for 12 months and can be renewed. The certificate page shows the date of the check and what was checked, so you can send it to your own compliance team. Companies that are not verified are still listed, and you can contact them in the same way.