IDENTITY
Verified network participants
Connect manufacturers, laboratories, exporters, importers, distributors, carriers, government participants, and other authorized entities.
- Identity
- Role
- Source attribution
DPS NETWORK · INTERNATIONAL TRADE
International Trade Verification Network: A Shared Record Across Borders.
The DPS International Trade Verification Network is a multi-party verification network for connecting participant identity, product and origin records, certificates, shipments, custody events, delivery evidence, and public verification across organizations and borders.
It uses DPS infrastructure so participants can contribute attributable evidence without requiring every organization to replace its internal systems.
Persistent recordsSpecific verification signalsPowered by DPS infrastructure
DPS RECORD MODEL
ParticipantsManufacturers, labs, carriers, importers
Trade RecordsProducts, origin and certificates
Shipment EventsCustody, handoffs and delivery
VerificationShared access to approved evidence
DIRECT ANSWER
What is the DPS International Trade Verification Network?
The DPS International Trade Verification Network is a multi-party network built on DPS infrastructure that connects verified participants with product and origin records, certificates, trade documents, shipment and custody events, delivery evidence, and approved verification access across borders.
DPS
What is the DPS International Trade Verification Network?
The DPS International Trade Verification Network is a multi-party network built on DPS infrastructure that connects verified participants with product and origin records, certificates, trade documents, shipment and custody events, delivery evidence, and approved verification access across borders.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Purpose-built capabilities on shared DPS trust infrastructure.
The page keeps its specific workflow clear while using the same normalized DPS component system.
TRADE RECORDS
Product, origin and certificate records
Associate product identity, origin evidence, certificates, issuers, and trade documentation within a persistent record.
- Products
- Origin
- Certificates
MOVEMENT
Shipment and chain-of-custody history
Connect carrier events, custody milestones, handoffs, and available delivery evidence.
- Shipments
- Custody
- Delivery
ACCESS
Shared verification layer
Provide authorized or public verification access through identifiers, portals, APIs, and partner integrations.
- Resolvers
- APIs
- Public evidence
CONNECTED EVIDENCE
Keep the record, source, status, and supporting evidence connected.
DPS uses a hybrid architecture so the appropriate evidence can remain controlled while selected verification information is independently checkable.
Participant Registry
Verified organizations and roles participating in network records.
Canonical Trade Record
Persistent product, certificate, origin, shipment, and association history.
Attributed Events
Source-linked submissions, confirmations, handoffs, and custody or delivery events.
Verification Access
Approved public or enterprise views with status and selected public evidence.
HOW IT WORKS
From the originating workflow to a persistent verification record.
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Register the participating organizations
Create and verify the manufacturer, laboratory, exporter, importer, carrier, distributor, or other network participant records.
2
Create the connected trade record
Associate product identity, origin, certificates, documents, and source attribution with the persistent record.
3
Add shipment and custody events
Participants contribute supported shipment, handoff, custody, and delivery-linked events as the trade flow progresses.
4
Verify across the network
Authorized users, partner systems, and approved public experiences resolve the record and inspect available status, source, and evidence history.
WHO IT SERVES
Built for organizations that need evidence to remain connected.
DPS supports specialized workflows without forcing every record type into the same claim or customer experience.
Talk with DPSManufacturers & ExportersOrigin, product and shipment records
Importers & DistributorsTrade and custody verification
LaboratoriesCertificate issuance and confirmation
Carriers & LogisticsShipment and handoff events
GovernmentAuthorized public-sector verification
Technology PartnersAPI-connected network participation
DPS RELATIONSHIP
DPS provides the infrastructure. Purpose-built solutions, platforms, and networks provide the experience.
This relationship keeps the underlying verification system consistent while allowing each workflow to present the information its users actually need.
DPSShared trust and verification infrastructure
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International Trade Verification NetworkMulti-party verification network
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ParticipantsAttributable sources and event contributors
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Shared Trade RecordProduct + documents + shipment + verification
COMMON QUESTIONS
International Trade Verification Network FAQ
What is the DPS International Trade Verification Network?
It is a multi-party verification network built on DPS infrastructure that connects verified participants with product and origin records, certificates, trade documents, shipment and custody events, delivery evidence, and approved verification access.
Who can participate in the network?
Manufacturers, laboratories, exporters, importers, distributors, carriers, government entities, marketplaces, technology providers, and other authorized trade participants can participate in supported workflows.
Do all participants need to use the same software?
No. DPS is designed as shared verification infrastructure that can connect through APIs, portals, and integrations while participants continue using their existing internal systems.
Can the network connect certificates to products and shipments?
Yes. The network architecture can associate product identity, origin, certificates, issuers, shipments, custody events, and supporting records within a persistent trade record.
How is source attribution handled?
Records and events can retain attribution to the participant that submitted, issued, confirmed, analyzed, reviewed, corrected, or distributed them, depending on the workflow.
Can trade records be publicly verified?
Selected records can expose approved identifiers, status, and verification evidence through public experiences while controlled information remains private.
How do technology partners connect to the network?
Partners can use DPS APIs and integration resources at developers.dps.io to create, retrieve, or display supported network records and verification results.
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