In a cross-border confectionery supply chain, certified compliance, in-house formula capability, and stable capacity matter. This article covers clean-room grade, batch color control, heavy-metal testing, and ocean-export moisture protection so buyers can screen factories and avoid OEM delivery risk.
Ask for BRCGS or ISO 22000 scans, a recent metal-detect calibration log, and a retain-sample policy before you lock a trial PO. Factories that cannot share those files usually fail the first supermarket audit.
RealSeek runs Class 100,000 rooms and dual-frequency metal detection on every outbound lot. Use this checklist on your next Shantou visit or video audit.