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Set measurable quality and acceptance criteria.
Quality requirements
Clear checks. Documented decisions.
The final control plan is adapted to product risk, buyer specification and destination requirements.
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Our Quality Approach
Quality begins with a clear specification: what will be measured, how it will be checked and which tolerances apply to the order.
Inspect
Apply the agreed checks to the relevant lot.
Record
Retain the agreed inspection information.
Release
Check acceptance before the next agreed stage.
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Quality Control Process
Control points may cover receipt, sorting, packing and loading. Their scope, records and acceptance criteria are agreed for the product and shipment.
Incoming check
Review the lot at the agreed receiving point.
In-process checks
Check condition during preparation and packing.
Final verification
Review the agreed acceptance criteria before release.
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Product Inspection
Product checks may include appearance, size, maturity, moisture or condition, as applicable. Laboratory analysis is specified separately where required.
Appearance
Assess colour, visible defects and presentation.
Size / count
Use the measurement stated in the specification.
Condition
Review freshness, maturity or moisture as relevant.
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Sorting & Grading
The order should state size ranges, permitted defects and pack uniformity. Terms such as export grade require measurable criteria, not a label alone.
Grade bands
State the acceptance criteria for each grade.
Defect limits
Agree the defect types and permitted proportions.
Pack uniformity
Check consistency of contents and net weights.
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Product Specifications
A product specification should identify origin, variety where relevant, quality parameters, test methods, net weight and packaging requirements.
Origin and variety
Identify origin and cultivar where relevant.
Physical parameters
Agree product-specific measurements and methods.
Packing standard
Define materials, net weight and markings.
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Food Safety & Compliance
Food or feed requirements depend on the product and its intended use. Relevant hygiene, residue and testing requirements must be checked for the destination and order.
Hygiene controls
Specify handling and cleanliness requirements.
Residue requirements
Identify the limits and testing required by the buyer.
Destination rules
Check relevant entry requirements before shipment.
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Certifications
Tell us which certificates your purchase requires. Any certificate offered must be checked for issuer, validity, scope and relevance to the supplier, facility or product concerned.
Supplier documents
Confirm the issuer, scope and current validity.
Facility documents
Check relevance to the actual handling facility.
Product documents
Match the certificate to the product and lot.
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Traceability
Agree the records required to link the supplied lot to its source, packing information and shipment. Farm-level traceability depends on the available records for that supply.
Supplier / field
Agree the required source identification records.
Lot / batch
Link the supplied goods to a clear lot reference.
Shipment
Connect lot records with shipment references.
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Export Documentation
Confirm the document list before shipment. It may include an invoice, packing list, origin evidence and product-specific certificates where required.
Commercial documents
Align invoice and packing-list information.
Origin documents
Confirm required evidence of product origin.
Product certificates
Identify certificates required for the specific goods.
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Pre-Shipment Inspection
If independent inspection is required, agree the inspection body, scope, timing, sampling and reporting arrangements before order confirmation.
Sampling plan
Agree lot coverage and sample selection.
Loading observation
Define the checks needed during loading.
Release record
Document the agreed inspection outcome.
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