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HONG KONG, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To help buyers identify suppliers offering safe, high-quality products from China, Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) and Bureau Veritas, one of the world's largest and most-trusted certification authorities, have launched the B2B industry's most comprehensive supplier assessment service.

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Co-developed by the two companies, the Supplier Capability Assessment Service verifies a range of supplier information including facilities, legal entity status, staffing, export markets, key clients, production capabilities, product capabilities, management systems and accreditations, quality control systems and development and expansion plans.

All information is obtained from in-person visits, face-to-face interviews and third-party verifications.

This service is a key component of the next generation of Global Sources Online scheduled to launch next month. The site will feature a comprehensive industry-wide search engine providing a depth and breadth of content unmatched in the industry -- and featuring an extended supplier verification toolset.

Supplier Capability Assessments of participating suppliers will be available for free to buyers at Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ). Before the end of the year, four additional assessments, as well as production inspection and product testing services, will be available to buyers for a fee. These will address supply chain security, environmental safety, chemical safety and quality mana
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