An identity check is the physical verification at a Border Control Post that a consignment corresponds to its accompanying documents, confirming seals, markings, lot numbers and the nature and quantity of goods.
In trade practice
Officers compare the physical consignment against the health certificate and CHED, checking that container or vehicle seals are intact, labels match declared product descriptions and lot numbers align with certificate references. Identity checks are required for all consignments subject to official controls, though the depth of inspection may vary by risk category. A broken seal or a label discrepancy will typically trigger a full physical check and may result in detention. Exporters should ensure lot coding on outer cartons exactly matches the certificate before loading.
In a specification
Specifications may require that each pallet or carton carries a legible lot number and country-of-origin mark consistent with the health certificate, so that identity check verification can be completed without opening packaging.