Certifications & Quality FAQ

Third-Party Testing and Certificates of Analysis Yes — every production batch ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA) that reports actual test results against the agreed specifications. Third-party laboratory testing is available as a standard option or on request. Standard CoA (in-house laboratory): Included with every batch at no additional cost. Documents batch number, manufacturing date, test parameters, specification limits, actual results, test methods, and pass/fail status for potency, heavy metals, microbiology, and physical parameters. Third-party laboratory testing: For clients who require independent verification, we coordinate with ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories for parallel or confirmatory testing. This can cover the same parameters as the in-house CoA or focus on specific analytes — for example, pesticide residue screening, solvent residue analysis, or authenticity testing for botanical ingredients. Reports are issued directly to you. A meaningful CoA shows actual numerical results, identifies the test method, states the specification limit, and is dated and traceable to the specific batch. Our CoAs follow this standard because it is what your customers, retailers, and regulators expect. Testing and Documentation OptionsStandard CoAIncluded with every batch. Potency, heavy metals, microbiology, physical parameters. Actual numerical results with test methods.Third-Party CoAISO/IEC 17025-accredited lab testing. Independent verification of critical parameters. Reports issued directly to you.Specialized TestingPesticide residues, solvent residues, botanical authenticity — available through third-party labs as needed.Full DocumentationAll records organized and traceable by batch number. Digital delivery with hard copies on request.Recommendation for new brands: Start with in-house CoA for your trial order. For full production orders, consider third-party testing for critical parameters (potency and heavy metals) to strengthen product registration and market access. Need more information about our quality standards and testing support? Contact our team for detailed documentation.Learn More About Quality Control

Quality Control Testing Protocols Quality control testing at FORNUTRA is applied at every stage — not just at the end. The testing protocol is divided into three phases: Phase 1 — Incoming Raw Material Testing: Every batch of raw material is quarantined upon arrival and tested before release for production. Testing includes identity confirmation, potency assay, heavy metal screening (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury), microbial limit testing, and physical parameters. Materials that fail any parameter are rejected and returned. Phase 2 — In-Process Testing: During production, we conduct real-time checks at critical control points — blend uniformity, weight variation, hardness and friability, and disintegration time. In-process testing catches deviations early before a full batch is affected. Phase 3 — Finished Product Testing: Every finished batch undergoes full QC testing before release — potency assay of all labeled active ingredients, heavy metal testing, microbial limit testing, dissolution or disintegration testing, and physical inspection. Three-Phase QC Protocol1Incoming Raw Material TestingIdentity, potency, heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg), microbial limits, physical parameters. Failed materials rejected and returned to supplier.2In-Process TestingBlend uniformity during mixing, weight variation during encapsulation/tableting, hardness and friability for tablets, disintegration time checks.3Finished Product TestingFull potency assay of all labeled actives, heavy metals, microbiology, dissolution/disintegration, and physical inspection for every production batch.You receive a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for each production batch showing the specification limit, actual test result, test method, and pass/fail status for every parameter. Third-party laboratory testing is available on request. Need more information about our quality standards and testing support? Contact our team for detailed documentation.Learn More About Quality Control

Manufacturing Certifications FORNUTRA's manufacturing facility operates under internationally recognized quality and food safety management standards. Our certification framework includes: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP): Our facility follows GMP guidelines aligned with international dietary supplement manufacturing standards, covering personnel, premises, equipment, production, quality control, documentation, and complaint handling. GMP compliance is verified through regular internal and external audits. ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System: This certification integrates HACCP principles with a comprehensive management system framework, covering the entire food safety chain — from raw material supplier qualification through production to finished product handling. HACCP: Our facility-specific HACCP plan identifies biological, chemical, and physical hazards at each production stage and defines critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification activities for each control point. Our in-house laboratory is equipped for identity testing, potency assays, dissolution testing, moisture analysis, and microbial limit testing. Third-party accredited laboratories are engaged for specialized testing, providing independent verification. Quality InfrastructureGMP CompliancePersonnel, premises, equipment, production, QC, documentation — verified through regular audits.ISO 22000Food safety management system covering the entire supply chain from supplier to finished product.HACCP PlanHazard identification and control at each production stage with documented monitoring and verification.In-House LaboratoryIdentity testing, potency assays, dissolution, moisture, microbial limits. Third-party labs for specialized tests.What this means for your brand: You receive products manufactured within a documented, auditable quality framework. When your customers or regulators ask about manufacturing standards, you have verifiable answers. Need more information about our quality standards and testing support? Contact our team for detailed documentation.Learn More About Quality Control