Verified Vendor Policy
A "Verified" badge on ShilpoSetu means a specific, published and repeatable process has been completed. The full pipeline is documented below so any buyer can audit it.
The Verification Pipeline
Stage 1 — Required Documentation
Every business must submit a valid Trade Licence or Commercial Registration (CR), a national identity document for the authorised representative, and — where applicable — a BSTI certification.
Stage 2 — Document Verification
Submitted documents are OCR-read and screened for stock-photo reuse, image tampering, inconsistent data between documents, and forged QR payloads.
Stage 3 — Registry Cross-Check
For Bangladeshi entities the RJSC / Ministry of Commerce registration number format is validated; for GCC entities the commercial registration and TRN (VAT) status are cross-checked.
Stage 4 — Restricted-Category Review
Any listing falling under BMET regulations — manpower supply, overseas recruitment or visa processing — is removed before publication, in line with government anti-fraud mandates.
Stage 5 — Ongoing Re-verification
Verified status is not permanent. Listings are re-checked against their registry status on a recurring cycle, and a revoked licence removes the badge automatically.
Why an Application Can Be Rejected
- Documents proven to be forged, altered, or mutually inconsistent.
- The Trade Licence or CR number is expired, suspended, or revoked.
- Any BMET-regulated activity is detected — manpower supply, recruitment agency, or visa processing.
- Product listings contain deliberately false or misleading specifications.
Limitations of Our Verification
We are explicit about what verification does and does not mean. Document review confirms that a business is registered and that the documents it supplied are genuine — it does NOT certify a company's financial standing, solvency, product quality, or the outcome of any trade. Buyers must still perform their own due diligence before any payment or contract. ShilpoSetu facilitates business introductions; it does not relieve either party of contractual responsibility.