subject: Disadvantages of not ensuring the legality of products before trading in [print this page] Disadvantages of not ensuring the legality of products before trading in
Not only an illegal product can leave a supplier with a large inventory of un-sellable products, it can also result in heavy legal penalties, not to mention the negative publicity that will be extremely difficult for the supplier to sweep away. In addition to these commercial loses, one has to suffer the guiltiness of putting somebody's health in jeopardy. With so many pitfalls, it is an inexcusable negligence to not ensure the legality and safety of products before manufacturing, supplying or importing a new product. Biggest problem in regards to ensuring the safety or legality of the product is to find out, if the product is legal and safe. In case of a well known manufacturer, it may be simple but if you are ordering a relatively new product from overseas supplier, you need to be more cautious. Ask the supplier about the materials, substance or ingredients used in manufacturing process. Get a sample product and go to your local authorities to ascertain the safety and legality. If the material or substance is new and requires laboratory testing, do not shy away from paying the required fee for getting it tested and approved by the authorities, rest assured, you will be glad you did.
