Risk is reduced through approved sources, purchasing records, incoming identity checks, packaging and label review, lot traceability and project-specific inspection where required. No single visual check proves authenticity. For high-risk or unavailable parts, agree the source restriction, evidence requirement and escalation route before purchase, and do not accept an alternate supplier silently.
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