Verify Your Overseas Supplier Before You Send Payment

On-the-ground supplier verification for Canadian importers sourcing from Vietnam, India, and Mexico.

Real evidence from field inspections — delivered in 24–72 hours — so you can confirm supplier legitimacy and product quality before payment and before shipment.

Importer-commissioned. Not a supplier agent. Independent verification and reporting only.
We accept a limited number of active clients per region to ensure inspection quality.

On-the-ground verification in: Vietnam • India • Mexico

50+

Supplier verifications completed

48h

Avg. turnaround (post-scheduling)

3

High-risk sourcing regions covered

85%

Issues caught before payment

Verification Services

Independent, importer-commissioned checks to confirm supplier legitimacy, facility conditions, and product quality before you commit funds.

Capacity is limited. We accept a small number of active clients per region to protect inspection quality and response times.

We work exclusively for the importer. We do not accept compensation from suppliers.

Pre-payment verification

Supplier Verification

Independent on-site supplier verification to confirm company legitimacy, facility conditions, and operational capacity before payment.

  • Company existence and registration check
  • Facility walkthrough with photo/video
  • Management interview and verification
  • Production capacity assessment
  • Worker conditions and facility safety
  • Risk assessment and verification report

Starting at $1,200 per verification

Pricing varies by location, facility size, and complexity.

Quality assurance

Product/Batch Verification

Independent product quality and quantity verification to confirm goods match your order specifications before shipment.

  • Product quality inspection against specs
  • Quantity verification and count checks
  • Photo and video documentation
  • Packaging and labeling verification
  • Sample testing coordination (if needed)
  • Detailed inspection report with evidence

Starting at $800 per batch

Can be added to supplier verification or standalone.

Optional add-on

Shipment Verification

Pre-shipment inspection to confirm goods are ready for shipping, verify loading process, and prevent product substitution.

  • Confirm goods match verified batch
  • Loading verification and documentation
  • Container seal and security check
  • Prevent product substitution
  • Final photos and shipping documentation
  • Go/No-Go recommendation

Add-on from $600

Best combined with supplier and product verification.

How It Works

A simple four-step process to verify your overseas supplier before you send payment.

What you receive

Comprehensive verification report with photo and video evidence from the field.

Evidence package: indexed photos/videos with timestamps

Detailed findings: facility conditions, capacity assessment, and risk indicators

Clear recommendation: Approve / Review / High Risk

Management interview: notes from direct conversation with facility operators

Typical turnaround: 24–72 hours after scheduling confirmation. Fast, flexible, and focused on what matters.

Independent observation and reporting only. No custody of goods. No guarantees.
1

Submit Request

Intake

You define what must be confirmed before funds are released.

Supplier identity + location
Shipment size, timing, and value
Specific risk areas (health, counts, readiness)
2

Confirm & Structure

Scheduling

We align the verification scope to the shipment’s risk level and assign a local verifier.

Inspection window confirmed
Enhanced baseline required for continuity checks
Work begins upon confirmation
3

Field Verification

Evidence

On-site checks tied to observable reality — documented and time-stamped.

Identity + site confirmation
Checklist observations + risk indicators
Enhanced: measurable sampling and documented variance
4

Report & Continuity Check

Delivery

You receive a structured report with evidence index and risk classification. Optional port verification confirms shipment continuity before release.

Evidence-linked findings
Clear outcome: Go / Review / Risk
Optional loading-day continuity confirmation

Real Verification Use Cases

Canadian importers use SourceProof to reduce risk when sourcing from high-risk regions.

Factory Verification in Vietnam

Manufacturing & textiles

A Canadian clothing importer needed to verify a new textile manufacturer in Ho Chi Minh City before placing a $75,000 order.

What we found:

  • • Factory existed and was operational
  • • Production capacity matched claims
  • • Worker conditions were acceptable
  • • Equipment was modern and maintained

Recommendation: Approve

Supplier Check in India

Electronics & components

A Canadian electronics distributor found a "too good to be true" supplier in Mumbai offering components at 40% below market price.

What we found:

  • • Listed address was a residential building
  • • No operational facility found
  • • Management contact unavailable
  • • High risk of fraud

Recommendation: High Risk - Do Not Proceed

Farm Verification in Mexico

Agriculture & food products

A Canadian food importer needed to verify an avocado supplier in Michoacán before signing a long-term contract.

What we found:

  • • Farm location and size verified
  • • Growing practices documented
  • • Some quality control gaps identified
  • • Recommended improvements provided

Recommendation: Review - Proceed with conditions

Why Canadian importers verify first

Overseas supplier fraud, misrepresentation, and quality issues cost Canadian businesses millions annually. A $1,200 verification can save you from a $50,000+ loss. Simple risk management.

What's Included in Every Verification

Each report follows a standardized checklist so nothing important is missed.

Company Verification

  • • Business registration check
  • • Facility location confirmation
  • • Management interview

Facility Assessment

  • • Production capacity evaluation
  • • Equipment and machinery check
  • • Worker conditions documentation

Product Quality

  • • Sample inspection
  • • Quality control processes
  • • Packaging and labeling

Photo / Video Evidence

  • • Time-stamped photographs
  • • Facility walkthrough video
  • • Product documentation

Risk Assessment

  • • Red flags identification
  • • Compliance concerns
  • • Clear recommendation

Detailed Report

  • • Evidence-backed findings
  • • Management notes
  • • Decision-ready format

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Canadian importers about our verification service.

Request Verification

Give us the specifics once — we’ll confirm feasibility and lock a window within 24 hours.

Why Canadian importers choose SourceProof

Typical verification services

  • Basic photos only
  • Generic checklists
  • Surface-level reports

SourceProof

  • Interview management directly
  • Inspect facilities thoroughly
  • Document with photo/video evidence
  • Recommend clear next steps

Goal: give you evidence-backed confidence before you send payment — with clear findings you can act on immediately.

Typical turnaround: 24–72h after scheduling Independent observation only (no guarantees)

What happens after you submit

  1. 1 We review your request and assign a local verifier within 24 hours.
  2. 2 We schedule the inspection based on your timeline and location.
  3. 3 You receive the comprehensive report with photos, videos, and our recommendation.

Serving Canadian importers sourcing from: Vietnam, India, Mexico.

We’ll send the confirmation + next steps here.

For quick follow-up questions.

We recommend combining supplier and product verification for first orders.

Helps us schedule faster.

When you plan to send payment to the supplier.

The more detail you provide, the more thorough our verification will be.

We respond within 24 hours with feasibility + scheduling options.

Importer-commissioned verification for Canadian businesses

About SourceProof

SourceProof provides independent, on-the-ground supplier verification for Canadian importers sourcing from Vietnam, India, and Mexico. We help you confirm supplier legitimacy, facility conditions, and product qualitybefore you send payment.

We're not a supplier agent. We don't represent suppliers, negotiate deals, or guarantee outcomes. We inspect, document, and report — so you can make an informed decision with confidence.

Typical “auditor”

  • Photos with no structure
  • Box-ticking without context
  • Summary that’s hard to act on

SourceProof standard

  • Evidence-first: time-stamped photos/video tied to checklist items
  • Comprehensive inspection: facility, management, capacity, and quality checks
  • Clear recommendation: Approve / Review / High Risk
24–72h typical turnaround (post-scheduling) On-site verification in Vietnam, India, and Mexico Evidence index + structured findings

Built for Canadian importers

Decision support (not opinions)

We document observable reality so you can approve, pause, or renegotiate with evidence.

Catch fraud and quality issues early

Supplier fraud, misrepresentation, and quality problems are expensive. Verification helps you avoid costly mistakes before sending payment.

We work exclusively for importers

No supplier relationships. No conflicts of interest. Independent verification you can trust.

Best fit if you need:

  • Confidence before releasing funds
  • Proof to reduce disputes and delays
  • Optional pre-shipment verification for added security

Independent observation and reporting only. No custody of goods. No guarantees. Findings are evidence-linked and time-stamped.

What Importers Say

Built for Canadian businesses that need real supplier verification before sending payment overseas.

Supplier Verification Vietnam

“The facility walkthrough and management interview gave us enough confidence to move forward without wiring money blindly.”

Operations Director

Canadian importer

Product Verification India

“The photo evidence and quantity check helped us catch gaps before payment. That alone justified the verification.”

Founder

Canadian SME buyer

Shipment Verification Mexico

“Having an independent check before shipment reduced the risk of substitution and made our internal approval process easier.”

Procurement Manager

Canadian distributor

Repeat Verification Multi-Country

“Fast turnaround and clear evidence gave us a reliable way to screen overseas suppliers before committing capital.”

Head of Sourcing

Canadian importer

Supplier Verification Vietnam

“The facility walkthrough and management interview gave us enough confidence to move forward without wiring money blindly.”

Operations Director

Canadian importer

Product Verification India

“The photo evidence and quantity check helped us catch gaps before payment. That alone justified the verification.”

Founder

Canadian SME buyer

Shipment Verification Mexico

“Having an independent check before shipment reduced the risk of substitution and made our internal approval process easier.”

Procurement Manager

Canadian distributor

Repeat Verification Multi-Country

“Fast turnaround and clear evidence gave us a reliable way to screen overseas suppliers before committing capital.”

Head of Sourcing

Canadian importer

SourceProof

Independent supplier verification for Canadian importers sourcing from Vietnam, India, and Mexico.

Not a supplier agent. No guarantees. Independent verification and reporting only.

Services

  • Supplier Verification
  • Product/Batch Verification
  • Shipment Verification
  • Combined Verification

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