Origin & Traceability Brief

The Origin & Traceability Brief is a GEB document that sets out what is known, declared and missing about a product's origin and chain of custody.

Buyers, regulators and financiers increasingly ask where a product came from and how it was handled. A vague answer is a red flag. This brief makes your origin story clear and evidenced.

We set out what is known, declared and still missing about origin, custody and handling, and organise the supporting evidence. You can answer origin questions with a straight, documented response.

Price: From $6,900 (final price on scoping). Turnaround: 5–10 working days · 48-hour urgent option available. Languages: English or Simplified Chinese.

The verdict you get: Closes with a clear GEB verdict — ready, nearly ready, or not yet — plus a confidence level and the one risk that matters most. Not a data dump; a decision.

Built auditor- and lawyer-ready: the evidence is organised the way a buyer, auditor or counsel expects to see it, which cuts the professional hours you pay for downstream.

What you receive

• A clear statement of known and declared origin
• The chain of custody and handling, as evidenced
• Gaps and unverified points, named honestly
• Supporting evidence organised and indexed
• Questions to close for a stronger position

Best for

• Producers and traders facing origin or provenance questions
• Suppliers of materials where source matters to buyers
• Firms preparing for traceability-sensitive markets

Not for: Not certification of origin. We organise and explain the evidence; formal certification sits with the relevant authorities.

Natural next step: Compliance Evidence Pack.

Frequently asked questions

What is an origin and traceability brief?

A document that sets out what is known, declared and missing about a product's origin, custody and handling, with the supporting evidence organised so you can answer buyer and regulator questions.

Why does origin matter now?

Buyers, financiers and regulators increasingly require a clear, evidenced origin story. A documented position protects deals and access to traceability-sensitive markets.

Does it certify origin?

No. It organises and explains the evidence and flags gaps; formal certification remains with the relevant authorities.