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A real, operating manufacturer
Active company · Manufacturer · 1 independent sources
Does it exist and operate now?
- Operating business (registry-listed) (France SIRENE / RNE company register (annuaire-entreprises.data.gouv.fr))proof
Independently confirmed
Trust timeline
- 2006founded (registry / declared)
Not enough dated points to assess consistency yet.
Cross-checks
- Cross-checks appear as independent sources get collected.
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| registry-operating | green | proof ↗ | |
| listed-in-registry | green | proof ↗ |
Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions) ↗ · VAT in EU VIES ↗
Not yet checkable from open public sources in France: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Reachable and responsive.
Importing from this supplier: what applies
Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.
- EU imports of food of animal origin and many other food categories must be pre-notified in TRACES and enter through border control posts. European Commission (TRACES) ↗
- US imports require the foreign facility to be FDA-registered and the importer to run a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). US FDA ↗
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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)
- Credit cards
- PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
- Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
- Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)
Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)
- Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
- Crypto
- Western Union or MoneyGram
- Gift cards
The ultimate warning sign: If a supplier refuses cards or escrow and only pushes for non-reversible payment methods, walk away immediately. This is the number one sign of a scam. Either insist on escrow or drop the deal.
Double-check the names: The name on the bank account must perfectly match the officially registered company name. If it doesn't, stop right there.
First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.
Company facts
Where is FORT-BAN based?
FORT-BAN is based in Castres, France.
Is FORT-BAN a manufacturer or a distributor?
FORT-BAN is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does FORT-BAN supply?
FORT-BAN works across Specialty & Gourmet Food.
When was FORT-BAN founded?
FORT-BAN was founded in 2006.
What is FORT-BAN's VAT or tax ID?
FORT-BAN's VAT number should be FR50492606009. France builds the VAT number from the company's SIREN, so this one is calculated from the state register number rather than read as published. VIES has not confirmed it yet, so check it there for free before contracting.
What are the alternatives to FORT-BAN?
Buyers comparing FORT-BAN usually also look at DAMMANN FRERES, SAS CHOCOLATERIE DE PUYRICARD, TEREOS FRANCE, out of 15223 Specialty & Gourmet Food suppliers listed in France on this marketplace.
Is FORT-BAN verified on Hell of a Partner?
Not yet. FORT-BAN is listed from public sources and has not completed verification. Review the trust signals on this page before you make contact.