Supplier due diligence
Japan Manufacturer Due Diligence
Manufacturer screening should connect entity identity, product category, quality exposure, public enforcement, and source evidence.
Key takeaways
- Manufacturing due diligence should be product-specific.
- Entity identity must be tied to the actual contracting and production entity.
- Public enforcement records should be reviewed by product relevance.
- RegBase is a first-pass public-source layer, not a factory audit.
Practical workflow
- 1Identify the legal manufacturer, contracting entity, factory operator, and any group companies.
- 2Search company identity in RegBase.
- 3Review enforcement and public-risk records relevant to product category and operations.
- 4Check source URLs and save an evidence report.
- 5Escalate to quality, legal, procurement, or local audit teams as needed.
Why manufacturer screening needs product context
A manufacturer can present different risks depending on product category, regulated activity, production role, quality systems, and subcontracting arrangements. Public enforcement records should be interpreted through that product context.
For example, a consumer product distributor, medical device manufacturer, food-related company, and construction supplier may require different regulator and source priorities.
Public records are not a site audit
RegBase can help identify public records and source evidence, but it does not inspect facilities, quality systems, certifications, or operational controls. Use it before deciding whether deeper supplier audit work is needed.
Important limitation
RegBase supports public-source screening and evidence collection. It is not a credit report, sanctions result, legal opinion, or final due-diligence conclusion.