Q: Should I ask for certificates before price?
Yes, if certification is a must for your market. It saves time for both sides and helps the supplier recommend suitable products.
Q: What else should I ask besides certificate names?
Ask which factory entity holds the certificate, what product categories are covered, whether the document is current, and whether your exact product direction needs additional review.
- Certificate holder and factory name.
- Product scope or category coverage.
- Validity period.
- Destination-market requirements.
Q: How should this conversation feel?
It should feel precise, not boastful. The supplier should help you check the right documents instead of using certificate words as decoration.