Ingredient Documentation & Certification for Food Manufacturers & Processors
As a trusted ingredient supplier to food and beverage manufacturers & processors, AIFI maintains rigorous documentation standards, ensuring our ingredients meet or exceed regulatory, safety, and customer-specific requirements.
Quality and safety standards are one of the most important factors when considering where to source your food ingredients from. We consciously vet our materials to ensure you are receiving safe, quality, and thoroughly tested ingredients.
Our comprehensive food safety documentation, ranging from Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to allergen declarations, GFSI audit certifications, and traceability records, provides transparency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across many industries.
For further information regarding ingredient documentation, please use the Document Request form linked below. For information on pricing or other general inquiries, please use the Contact Us form linked below.
Our Food & Beverage Ingredient Documentation
Product Specification
A Product Specification Sheet provides information on the physical and chemical characteristics of the ingredient, such as its color, odor, taste, and texture.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
A COA verifies that the ingredient meets regulatory standards for quality, safety, and compliance.
Country of Origin (CO)
A country of origin certificate (also referred to as a certificate of origin or CO) provides traceability of the requested ingredient back to the specific country where it was produced or manufactured.
GFSI Audit Certificate (Global Food Safety Initiative)
Verification of a manufacturing facility’s compliance with GFSI-recognized food safety (e.g., SQF)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A document providing safety information about the handling, storing, and transporting of an ingredient or ingredients.
GMO Status Statement
A GMO statement provides information on whether a product is produced using genetic modification or contains ingredients derived from GMOs (genetically modified organisms).
Kosher & Halal Certification
Certification that verifies an ingredient meets the dietary requirements for those who adhere to Jewish (kosher) or Islamic (halal) diets.
Organic Certificate & Organic Summary
Certification confirming compliance by ingredient production companies with organic farming/processing standards.
Gluten-Free Certificate or Statement
Confirmation of an ingredient being “gluten-free” (free from gluten-containing grains such as barley, wheat, and rye). The typical standard is <20 ppm.
Proposition 65 Statement (California Proposition 65)
Declaration of whether an ingredient contains any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Allergen & Sensitivity Matrix
Lists any known allergies as well as potential cross-contamination that is present in an ingredient or a facility.
Additional Documentation Available Upon Request
- Ingredient Composition Breakdown
- 100g Nutritional
- Lot Code Explanation
- HACCP Plan
- Process Flowchart
- RTE “Ready-to-Eat” Suitability
- Vegan/Vegetarian Statement
- Pesticides & Heavy Metals Statement/Report
- Shelf Life/Storage Statement
- Chain of Custody Statement
- and more…
About AIFI – A Leading Ingredient Supplier & Distributor
AIFI maintains complete documentation for each ingredient we offer, allowing our customers total transparency and peace of mind. We provide our customers with unparalleled industry knowledge, personalized supply chain solutions, and a complete product line comprised of more than 2500 food and beverage ingredients, including non-GMO, gluten-free, organic, and fair trade options.
For further information regarding ingredient documentation, please use the Document Request form linked below. For information on pricing or other general inquiries, please use the Contact Us form linked below.