E-commerce · Cross Border
Counterfeit and gray-market exposure
Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated
Supplier authorization, chain of title and territorial rights affect authenticity, channel access and brand risk.
Records to reconcile
- Authorized supplier evidence
- Serial or lot traceability
- Territorial and marketplace rights
Warning signal
Invoices do not establish authorization or goods move outside permitted territories.
Transaction impact
Listings, inventory and reputation can be impaired.
Response
Verify chain of title and rights before assigning full inventory value.