Factory Audit & Evidence: What Overseas Buyers Should Check

Before placing a first purchase order with a sanitary pad or disposable menstrual pants factory, most experienced overseas buyers run through a basic audit checklist — either on site, via a third-party inspection service, or through a structured video call. Below is a general checklist that applies across most feminine hygiene manufacturers.

1. Business Legitimacy

• Business license and registered scope of production
• Export history: is the factory currently shipping to your target region?
• Company structure: trading company vs. actual manufacturer

2. Production Line Evidence

• Photos or video walkthrough of the actual production line, not only the reception area
• Machine count and stated daily/monthly output relative to your order size
• Raw material storage: core material, top sheet, backsheet, packaging film

3. Quality Control Points

• Incoming raw material inspection process
• In-process quality checks (weight, size, sealing)
• Finished goods inspection before packing and shipment
• Available lab reports or third-party test reports (absorbency, pH, microbiological)

4. Documentation to Request

• Relevant certifications (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP, or product-specific certificates)
• Sample confirmation records and any prior OEM references (with buyer permission)
• Compliance documents relevant to your destination market

5. Communication and Sample Process

• How many sample rounds are typical before approval
• Turnaround time for sample requests and quotations
• Clarity on MOQ, packaging customization limits and lead time

A factory that can walk you through these five areas with concrete evidence, rather than general claims, is generally easier to work with for long-term OEM or private-label partnerships.