In ancient Rome, which group served as the earliest form of 'brand ambassadors' by officially endorsing and guaranteeing the quality of specific imported goods?

Before celebrity endorsements and social media influencers, ancient civilizations had their own version of brand ambassadors to promote products and services. Royal figures, priests, and respected merchants would lend their names and reputations to certain goods, creating some of the earliest examples of branded merchandise. Test your knowledge about these fascinating early marketing techniques that helped shape commerce in the ancient world!

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The Praetores (Praetors) who stamped their seal on luxury items from Egypt
The Collegium Mercatorum (Merchant Guild) who displayed their emblem on approved merchandise
The Censors who certified exotic goods from the East with their personal marks
The Aediles who placed their family crests on goods they personally imported