How do I verify a Pakistani manufacturer's export credentials?

To verify Pakistani manufacturers: 1) Request their TDAP (Trade Development Authority of Pakistan) export registration number and verify at tdap.gov.pk, 2) Check SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) registration, 3) Verify ISO, OEKO-TEX, or CE certifications directly with issuing bodies (SGS, TÜV, Intertek), 4) Request references from current international buyers in your region, 5) Conduct a factory audit through third-party inspection services ($250-400), 6) Check their export history through platforms like Panjiva or ImportGenius, 7) For surgical instruments, verify FDA Green List status (CDRH database). Sialkot manufacturers should also show SIMAP (Surgical Instrument Manufacturers Association of Pakistan) membership.