Supplier & Product Vetting Checklist

Create a vetting process for sourcing {{product_type}} from suppliers for sale in {{market}}.

Provide: a checklist of what to verify about the supplier (identity, references, samples, lead times, minimum order quantities, quality control, returns and defects policy, communication responsiveness); product compliance questions relevant to {{market}} (safety standards, labelling, restricted materials, import rules — tell me to confirm with the authorities rather than assuming); 20 questions to ask in a first message; red flags; a small test-order plan with what to measure; how to calculate true landed cost; and a scorecard to compare suppliers. Remind me to verify legal requirements with official sources.