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Quality & Traceability

We built our plant operations system before we built our customer list. Every batch is digitally tracked, every interlock is automated, and every certificate is generated from live test data.

Our QA Philosophy

Quality isn't a department. It's built into every step of our process.

Prevention Over Detection

Automated software interlocks physically prevent untested, out-of-spec, or unqualified product from advancing through our process.

Digital Traceability

From receival barcode scan to COA generation, every data point is timestamped, attributed to an operator, and stored in our plant operations database.

Continuous Improvement

Monthly management reviews, annual third-party lab correlation, retained sample stability testing, and a training framework that ensures operator competency.

Process Flow — Orchard to Drum

Every step is monitored, recorded, and controlled through our digital plant operations system.

1

Receival

Barcode scan, ELISA aflatoxin screen, moisture check on every incoming lot

CCP-1 CCP-2
2

Storage

Climate-controlled, FIFO management, monthly re-test if stored >3 months

3

Pressing

Continuous temperature logging, qualified operators only (Level 3+)

CCP-3
4

Filtration

Multi-stage filtration, <1% settled solids verified on each batch

CCP-4
5

Degumming

pH, temperature, and time monitored per SOP with phosphorus target <10 ppm

CCP-5
6

Testing

21-parameter analysis to Ph.Eur. and AOCS methods — all must pass before release

CCP-6
7

Packaging

Barcode-labelled drums and IBCs, lot traceability printed, retained sample kept

8

Dispatch

COA generated from live database, digital record, delivered with every shipment

HACCP — 6 Critical Control Points

Every critical hazard is identified, monitored, and controlled with documented limits and corrective actions.

CCP-1

Raw Material Aflatoxin

Monitoring

ELISA screen on every incoming lot — limit <10 μg/kg

Corrective Action

Reject if >15 μg/kg. HPLC confirmation for borderline 10–15 μg/kg lots.

CCP-2

Kernel Moisture

Monitoring

Every lot tested — 4.0–8.0% acceptable range

Corrective Action

Dry or condition. Re-test before use.

CCP-3

Pressing Temperature

Monitoring

Continuous logging — 70–85°C validated range

Corrective Action

Adjust feed rate. Halt if temperature uncontrolled.

CCP-4

Filtration Completeness

Monitoring

Every batch — <1% settled solids target

Corrective Action

Re-filter through fresh media.

CCP-5

Degumming Control

Monitoring

pH, temperature, and time verified per SOP

Corrective Action

Re-degum with fresh acid solution.

CCP-6

Finished Product Release

Monitoring

All 21 COA parameters must pass before release

Corrective Action

Hold batch. Investigate and re-test.

Automated Quality Gates

Our plant operations system enforces quality at every stage. These are not checklists — they are hard gates that physically prevent non-conforming product from progressing.

Lot Release Gate

Feedstock cannot be released for pressing until aflatoxin, moisture, FFA, and sensory tests are completed and within limits.

Pressing Start Gate

Pressing cannot begin until the feedstock lot passes release, the operator holds Level 3+ competency, and equipment calibration is current.

Batch Release Gate

Finished oil cannot be released until all required test categories are completed with zero failures, including aflatoxin and iron confirmation.

COA Generation Gate

Certificates of Analysis are generated directly from verified test data in our database — not manually typed. Batch must be released first.

Calibration Lockout

Equipment overdue for calibration is automatically locked out of service. Test results from uncalibrated instruments are rejected by the system.

Supplier Suspension

Suppliers with repeated non-conformances are automatically suspended. No purchase orders can be raised against suspended suppliers.

End-to-End Traceability

From your drum back to the grower, every step is digitally recorded and retrievable in seconds.

Your Drum

Unique barcode label
on every container

Batch & COA

Finished batch record
with 21-parameter COA

Pressing Run

Process parameters,
operator, equipment

Feedstock Lot

Incoming test results,
ELISA, moisture, grade

Supplier & Origin

Qualified grower,
region, audit status

Recall Response in Minutes, Not Days

In the event of a quality issue, we can identify every affected drum, every batch, every feedstock lot, and every supplier — within minutes. Our digital system means no paper trails to chase, no ambiguity, and no gaps in the record.

Digital Plant Operations System

Purpose-built software that replaces paper QA with automated digital workflows.

Digital Forms

Production forms with auto-validation, timestamped entries, and operator attribution.

Barcode Traceability

Every lot, batch, and drum has a unique barcode — scan-to-action routing throughout the plant.

Auto COA Generation

Certificates generated directly from verified test data in our database — not manually typed.

Competency Tracking

5-level operator competency with practical assessments, auto-expiry, and training module library.

Software Interlocks

6 automated gates that prevent untested or non-conforming product from advancing.

Full Audit Trail

Every database change logged with user, timestamp, and before/after values for regulatory review.

Dashboard & Alerts

Real-time batch pipeline, calibration alerts, deviation tracking, and production KPIs.

Supplier Management

Qualification scoring, NCR tracking, audit scheduling, and automatic suspension for repeated issues.

People & Training

Competency Framework

Every operator working on our plant is trained, assessed, and certified against a 5-level competency framework. Competency is task-specific — an operator qualified for pressing may not yet be qualified for filtration.

Practical assessments use detailed checklists with critical-item gating: if a critical safety item is failed at any level, the operator is capped at the previous level until re-assessed. Competency records expire annually and must be renewed.

5-Level Competency Ladder

1

Aware

Understands the task and hazards

2

Supervised

Can perform under direct supervision

3

Competent

Can perform independently — minimum for most operations

4

Trainer

Can train and mentor others

5

Assessor

Can assess and certify competency in others

6

HACCP Critical
Control Points

6

Automated Software
Interlocks

21

COA Parameters
Per Batch

100%

Batch Traceability
Orchard to Drum

See the Quality for Yourself

Request a sample with full Certificate of Analysis, or get in touch to discuss your supply requirements.