Compliance documents for global sourcing
Understanding destination-market requirements is critical when sourcing from China. We help collect supplier evidence, technical files and export documents for project-side review.
Plumbing Product Documentation
Water-connected productsTapware, showers, toilets, valves and drainage products often require market-specific approvals or test reports before installation.
What we provide
- —Identify regulated product families
- —Ask factories for available certificates and test reports
- —Collect product data sheets and installation files
- —Recommend alternatives where documentation is insufficient
Your responsibility
- —Your licensed trade or certifier must confirm local compliance
- —Destination approvals may vary by country and city
- —Project-specific requirements may apply
Building Product Standards
Destination-market reviewDifferent markets use different building codes, product standards and approval paths. Documentation must be checked before order confirmation.
What we provide
- —Collect supplier certificates and declarations
- —Request factory test reports against relevant standards
- —Coordinate third-party testing where commercially practical
- —Flag documentation gaps before purchase
Your responsibility
- —Your certifier determines applicable standards
- —Your project team confirms code compliance
- —Local authority requirements may vary by destination
Sustainability & Environmental
Sustainability certificationsProjects targeting green-building, low-emission or responsible-sourcing outcomes may need additional environmental verification.
What we provide
- —Source E0/E1 formaldehyde rated products
- —Provide VOC content declarations
- —Source products with CARB Phase 2 certification
- —Collect FSC/PEFC chain of custody documentation for timber
Your responsibility
- —Your project assessor determines credit requirements
- —Additional testing may be needed beyond factory certificates
- —Project-specific credit targets vary
Flooring & Tile Slip Ratings
Slip resistance reportsFlooring and tile products may need slip resistance evidence for wet areas, public areas, stairs or commercial environments.
What we provide
- —Provide supplier slip resistance test reports
- —Source products with appropriate ratings for intended use
- —Clearly label wet/dry ratings per product
- —Recommend products matching your slip requirement
Your responsibility
- —Your certifier determines required slip rating for each area
- —Application suitability is project-specific
- —Wet areas or public areas may require higher ratings
Formaldehyde & VOC Emissions
Indoor air qualityTimber, board, and panel products must meet formaldehyde emission standards. E0 (≤0.05ppm) and E1 (≤0.124mg/m³) are the common classification levels.
What we provide
- —Request E0/E1 formaldehyde emission test reports from factories
- —Source low-VOC products for sensitive environments
- —Provide CARB Phase 2 or equivalent lab certificates
- —Recommend products meeting your air quality targets
Your responsibility
- —Green Star projects may require stricter limits
- —Your specifier confirms acceptable emission levels
- —Additional on-site testing may be required
Customs & Import Files
Export and destination requirementsImported goods must comply with destination customs, documentation, labelling and product-entry requirements.
What we provide
- —Prepare commercial invoice and packing list
- —Obtain Certificate of Origin where required
- —Arrange phytosanitary certificates for timber products where applicable
- —Collect timber treatment declarations and packing details
Your responsibility
- —Ensure all required import permits are obtained
- —Local inspections may apply
- —Destination-specific requirements may exist