Quality and compliance failures are the most expensive mistakes in chemical importing. This checklist helps you de-risk every order.
1. Documentation
Insist on a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and MSDS/SDS for every batch, plus the correct HS code and country-of-origin paperwork.
2. Certifications
Confirm the supplier's certifications — ISO, GMP, REACH, FDA alignment — and that they apply to the specific product you're buying.
3. Specifications
Agree grade, purity and pharmacopoeia standard (IP/BP/USP/EP/JP) in writing before production.
4. Packaging & Labelling
Confirm packaging integrity, hazard labelling and any special handling requirements for the destination market.
5. Logistics
Verify lead times, incoterms and how the supplier manages export clearance. A reliable partner makes compliance effortless — which is exactly the point.
