Organic raw materials from third countries need complete evidence. Every lot is sampled, analysed and documented before shipment and delivered with a certificate of analysis (COA).
Our process
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Supplier verification
We work mostly with partners we have known for many years. For new suppliers we carefully check the organic certificates and their validity, visit the loading places and warehouses, and audit them.
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Sampling at loading
Samples are drawn by independent surveyors or at the loading place, as a mixed sample across the whole loading.
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Export analysis
An export analysis is made for every lot, mainly at Bilacon laboratory. The results are stated in the certificate of analysis (COA) that accompanies every delivery.
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Lot number back to the field
We carry the producer's lot number through all documents, from the certificate of analysis to the shipping documents. Every lot can therefore be traced back to the field without gaps.
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Retained samples
We retain the loading sample of every lot for 6 months, so questions can still be resolved after delivery.
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Import and organic release
Third-country imports into the EU are handled via TRACES with a certificate of inspection; for customers in Germany and Switzerland we carry out the import including the organic release. We are in close contact with the control bodies.
Typical analysis scope
| Product group | Typical analyses |
|---|---|
| Grains (wheat, spelt, rye, barley, oats, millet) | Multi-residue pesticide screening (GC/LC), glyphosate/glufosinate, phosphine, chlormequat/mepiquat, phenoxy acids; mycotoxins: aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, DON, zearalenone, T-2/HT-2, fumonisins; for oats and barley also ergot alkaloids; heavy metals, microbiology and gluten as required |
| Corn / maize | Mycotoxins (aflatoxins, fumonisins, DON, zearalenone, ochratoxin A), pesticides, glyphosate, lead and cadmium, moisture; microbiology (incl. Salmonella, moulds) as required |
| Oilseeds (sesame, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, rapeseed) | Multi-residue pesticide screening, glyphosate/glufosinate, phosphine, chlormequat/mepiquat; microbiology (Salmonella, E. coli, Bacillus cereus, yeasts, moulds); for sesame also ethylene oxide/2-chloroethanol and heavy metals; for flaxseed and rapeseed GMO screening; mycotoxins depending on the product |
| Soy and press cakes (soybeans, soy cake, sunflower cake) | GMO analysis by PCR (35S, NOS and FMV screening, CP4-EPSPS, soy-specific events), pesticides, glyphosate, phosphine, chlormequat/mepiquat; protein; microbiology incl. Salmonella |
| Oils (e.g. soybean oil) | Free fatty acids/acid value, peroxide value, water content; GMO screening; pesticides and glyphosate |
Which parameters are analysed depends on product, origin and customer requirements. The overview shows the typical scope from our lab orders; additional parameters to your requirements on request.
Certifications
Bio Suisse · EU Organic
- bio.inspecta AG
- Certificate BVH-64274
- valid until 31.12.2027
- Site: 6375 Beckenried
GMP+ FRA/FSA
- DEKRA Certification GmbH
- Certificate 260324020
- Registration GMP060459
- valid until 24.03.2027
- Site: 6370 Stans
Feed lots are always delivered GMP+ assured. Whether a lot is EU organic or Bio Suisse compliant depends on lot and origin and is stated in the offer.
What you receive with every lot
- Certificate of analysis (COA) from the export analysis
- Copy of the organic certificate
- Shipping documents
- For feed: GMP+ assured delivery
Indicative values and specification
The quality values on our product pages are indicative. The binding specification is the one in our written offer or contract. Samples for your own checks are available on request before contract.
Questions about certificates or analyses?
Certificates to download and all contact details are on the Contact & Certificates page.