An authorised distributor can show a current authorisation certificate in the supplier’s registered company name, naming the brand and the validity period, and can back it with batch traceability and product certificates for the exact ordering codes you buy. Ask for all three before paying, and compare the company name on the certificate with the name on the proforma invoice.
Key facts
- An authorisation certificate shows who may sell a brand. It does not prove that a particular carton is genuine — the units still need to be checked.
- Certificate formats vary, but you should expect to see the company name, the brand and product scope, the validity dates and the issuer’s signature or stamp.
- A distributor certificate is not the same as a manufacturer’s authorisation letter written for one specific tender. If your tender needs one, ask before you bid.
What an authorisation certificate should show
| Check | What to look for | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Company name | Exactly matches the name on the proforma invoice and the bank account | Certificate in a different company’s name |
| Brand and scope | The brand — and the product families you are buying — are covered | Brand named but your product line is not |
| Validity | Current dates, not expired | No dates, or expired |
| Issuer | Stamp or signature of the brand owner or its appointed channel | Unsigned scan, edited-looking file |
Five questions to ask any supplier before you pay
- Can you send the authorisation certificate in your registered company name?
- Do you quote by exact ordering code, and will you send the certificate for that code?
- Can you show batch or lot numbers matched to my proforma?
- Will you send photos of my cartons before loading — and one spare unit I can open?
- Will you put the incoterm, ports and ordering codes on the proforma invoice?
Distributor, trading company or factory — what is the difference?
| Type | Strength | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Factory | Best price on one brand at the factory MOQ | Sells only its own brand; mixed orders rarely possible |
| Authorised distributor | Genuine goods through the brand’s own channel, with a paper trail | Scope limited to the brands it is authorised for |
| Unaffiliated trading company | Flexible, can mix many brands | You must verify authenticity yourself, unit by unit |
Where HAZAM stands
HAZAM is a first-tier authorised distributor of CHINT products, based in Yiwu, and also supplies DELIXI, TENGEN and other brands through lawful trade channels. The authorisation certificate and the product certificates for the codes we quote are available on request — contact our sales manager on the contact page or WhatsApp. We are not CHINT Electric Co., Ltd. and we do not manufacture the products.
Whichever supplier you choose, finish with the physical checks in our genuine-product checklist: carton watermark, QR code, laser-etched batch, printed ratings against the datasheet, and one opened unit on a first order.
Frequently asked questions
Does an authorisation certificate prove the goods are genuine?
No. It shows that the seller is authorised to sell the brand. Genuineness is verified on the product: batch traceability, QR code, printed ratings against the datasheet, and the certificate for the exact ordering code.
Can I verify the authorisation with the brand directly?
Yes, and a good supplier will encourage it. Contact the brand’s official channels with the certificate details.
Is a distributor certificate enough for a tender?
Sometimes. Many tenders ask for a manufacturer’s authorisation letter written for the specific project. Ask your supplier early what documents they can provide.
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Reviewed by the HAZAM technical team, October 2026. CHINT, DELIXI and TENGEN are trademarks of their respective owners. HAZAM is a first-tier authorised distributor of CHINT products; the authorisation certificate is available on request from our sales manager. Ratings and designations refer to published manufacturer documentation; the certificate for your exact ordering code governs.