Chinese transactional B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace DHgate has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SGS, an inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

DHgate will collaborate with SGS to improve the quality of sellers’ services and products, which will help in building their brand image.

According to the agreement, SGS will offer DHgate’s sellers several services, which include on-site inspection, product testing, verification, consultancy and other quality control services.

Contributing to DHgate’s digital supply system, the on-site inspection will enable DHgate to meet requirements of consumers and promote cross-border e-commerce on a larger scale.

"In 2016, DHgate is sending a strong messages to the world."

Product testing will reduce risks and the time for listings, as well as prove the quality and safety of raw materials, spare parts and products.

The on-site inspection and product testing will be part of DHgate’s guaranteed services.

The products that pass through the verification and testing process can enjoy several many privileges, such as advertisement on the DHgate APP promotion zone, and will be featured on a special zone of DHgate.com.

DHgate.com vice-president TT Wang said: "In 2016, DHgate is sending a strong messages to the world: We only welcome high-quality sellers on our platform, we will provide the best services and build the most trustworthy platform."