Why Should Seller, Exporter, Producer and Physical Mill Be Kept Distinct?
Quick AnswerThe seller, exporter, producer and physical mill can be four different entities; quality and traceability must ultimately rest with the mill and batch.
Four Questions
Who signs the sales contract? Who arranges the export? Who is responsible for production or quality assurance? Which physical mill actually processed the goods and issued the batch records? A group name or brand cannot replace the latter two.
Required Evidence
Collect the business entity name, mill address and code, TDS, COA, package markings, chain of authorization, and shipping documents. If evidence is incomplete, mark the supply relationship as 'Pending Verification' and do not infer shareholding or group affiliation.