Quality & documentation
Evidence before
assumptions.
Define the quality requirements first. Then establish which documents and checks support the proposed supply.
01 /
Agree
Match the specification to the intended use, with relevant parameters, limits and methods.
02 /
Verify
Determine whether sampling, producer records or independent laboratory analysis is needed.
03 /
Document
Confirm the records required for the product, batch and delivery before purchase.
Documents, purpose and availability.
This overview identifies document types to discuss. It is not a list of documents already approved or held for a particular supply.
| Document | Buyer purpose | Current availability |
|---|---|---|
| Product specification | Defines product requirements and approved limits. | Request the applicable version; none is published here. |
| Certificate of Analysis | Reports results relating to an identified batch. | Batch-specific; scope and availability to be confirmed. |
| Origin & traceability records | Links the supply to its declared origin and lot. | Required records to be agreed for the proposed supply. |
| Process information | Describes the relevant production or processing route. | Confirm what producer information can be provided. |
| Allergen declaration | Supports the buyer’s assessment where applicable. | Applicability and availability to be confirmed. |
| Safety documentation | Supports handling or other applicable requirements. | Provided only where applicable and available. |
| Certification evidence | Supports a specific certification claim. | No certification is claimed on this website. |
Independent analysis
Testing with
a defined purpose.
Where independent analysis is required, agree the laboratory, sampling approach, test scope and acceptance criteria. A result only answers the question it was designed to test.
Specification ≠ batch result
A specification describes what the product must meet. A CoA records results for a particular lot. The document identity, version, methods and link to the supplied batch all matter.
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Ingredient, quantity, destination and timing.
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