Standards & Process
Quality & Logistics
How we ensure every shipment meets international food safety standards — from farm sourcing to container loading.
Our Process
6-Stage Quality Assurance
Farm-Level Sourcing
We source directly from farmer cooperatives and registered processing units in producing districts — Erode for turmeric, Guntur for chilli, Wayanad for black pepper. No aggregators, no middlemen.
Incoming Material Inspection
Every incoming lot is physically inspected for colour, aroma, moisture, and visible adulteration before acceptance. Rejected lots are returned to the supplier at no cost to the buyer.
NABL Lab Testing
Accepted lots are sent to a NABL-accredited third-party laboratory for full-panel testing: moisture, ash content, microbial load (TPC, yeast & mould, Salmonella), heavy metals, and pesticide residues.
Processing & Grading
Approved raw material is processed (grinding, sifting, grading) in our FSSAI-licensed facility. Mesh size, particle distribution, and colour value are measured at each stage.
Packing & Lot Coding
Finished product is packed with unique lot numbers and production dates. All packs carry FSSAI license number, country of origin, net weight, and shelf life as per importing country requirements.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
A pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is conducted before container loading. COA, moisture test strip results, and photographic evidence of packing are shared with the buyer for approval.
Compliance
Standards We Meet
Food Safety & Standards Authority of India — mandatory for all processed food exports
Registered exporter under the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Products meet international food safety standards set by FAO/WHO Codex
Traceability and food safety principles aligned with EU General Food Law
Products meet FDA import requirements for spices and condiments
Food Safety Management System — implemented across our supply chain
Documentation
Export Documents Provided
NABL Lab Testing
Export Logistics
Shipping
Logistics Overview
Port of Export
Chennai (INMAA) is our primary export port. We also ship from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai/INNSA) and Mundra (INMUN) based on product origin.
Freight Options
FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) via sea freight. Air freight available for urgent/high-value small orders. We work with established freight forwarders on all major trade lanes.
Transit Times
UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi): 5–8 days sea. Singapore: 8–12 days sea. Malaysia: 10–14 days sea. UK: 18–25 days sea. Australia: 18–22 days sea. USA (West Coast): 22–28 days sea.
Cold Chain
Standard products are ambient-temperature stable. No refrigeration required for our spice range. Shipments are packed to prevent moisture ingress during sea transit.
Sea Freight Transit
Estimated Transit Times from Chennai
Transit times are estimates for sea freight. Actual times vary by carrier and port congestion. Air freight available on request.
Need a COA or compliance document?
Contact us with your product and lot number — we'll send it within one business day.