How to tell if a Chinese supplier is a factory?

Website to verify Chinese companies: https://www.cnverify.com

Search Supplier Company Name.

Check whether the company belongs to the manufacturing industry.

Let’s talk about why this simple method can determine whether the supplier is a factory:

To register a Chinese manufacturing company, in addition to the basic materials required by a trading company, the company may also need to provide the following additional materials:

Site-related materials: Manufacturing companies usually have specific requirements for the site, which generally needs to be a factory building. They need to provide documents such as a lease contract and a property certificate to prove that the site meets the production and operation needs.

Environmental impact assessment report: Since the manufacturing process may have an impact on the environment, it is often necessary to submit an environmental impact assessment report to prove that the company’s production activities meet environmental protection requirements. The report must be prepared by a professional organization and approved by the relevant environmental protection department.

Production license: If the products produced belong to the category that requires a production license, such as food, medicine, special equipment, etc., it is also necessary to apply for a production license from the relevant department. Relevant application materials or certification documents may be required during registration.

Safety production related materials: Some manufacturing industries involve dangerous chemicals, flammable and explosive items, etc., or there are certain safety risks in the production process. It is necessary to apply for safety production licenses and other related certificates. When registering, you may need to provide materials such as safety production management system and safety facility construction.

General traders should not do so many troublesome things to register a factory business license.

Your way of distinguishing is wrong. I am Chinese.