Quality & International Certifications
Built on Uncompromising Food Safety, European Regulatory Compliance & Full Traceability
Standardized Quality Control from Farm Soil to Shipping Container
At Al Sharif Co. for Export & Import, quality is not a final checkpoint-it is embedded into every link of our value chain. From our contract farming agreements in Upper Egypt to optical sorting, machine dehydration, and container stuffing in Alexandria, our operations adhere strictly to internationally recognized management standards.
We understand the stringent regulatory climate of the European Union. Our comprehensive laboratory protocols ensure every commercial lot complies with European food safety directives, phytosanitary requirements, and maximum residue limits (MRLs).
Our 5-Stage QC Verification Protocol
Pre-Harvest Farm Screening
Soil and pesticide application monitoring with agronomists.Raw Material Intake QC
Moisture, volatile oil, and preliminary foreign matter assay.Sortex & Magnetic Separation
High-precision optical inspection and dual-phase metal detection.Accredited Laboratory Lot Analysis
GC-MS / LC-MS testing for 500+ active pesticide compounds.Pre-Shipment Inspection & Container Sealing
Ministry phytosanitary inspection, sealing, and COA issuance.Official Certifications & Accreditations
Our facilities and management systems are formally accredited by international bodies recognized under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC).
Food Safety Management System
Accredited standard for the Export and Import of Agricultural Products (Including Aromatic & Medical Plants).
- Certificate No: 10502FSMS025
- Issue Date: 17/03/2024
- Expiry Date: 17/03/2027
- Accreditation: EGAC & IAF (CAB #012007A)
- Auditing Body: QCS Middle East Africa
Quality Management System
Certified corporate framework ensuring process consistency, customer satisfaction, and international product compliance.
- Certificate No: 09502QMS044
- Issue Date: 17/03/2024
- Expiry Date: 17/03/2027
- Accreditation: EGAC & IAF (CAB #012007A)
- Auditing Body: QCS Middle East Africa
Food Safety & Hygiene
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system according to Codex Alimentarius commission CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev 4(2003).
- Scope: Agricultural Herbs & Seeds
- Action Date: 10/05/2026
- Expiry Date: 09/05/2027
- Standard: CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev 4
- Certified By: IQC-GE Global Engineering
EU Regulatory Parameters & Laboratory Verification
Every production batch destined for the European market is independently tested by accredited international laboratories (e.g., Eurofins, SGS, or certified Egyptian central labs) with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA).
| Chemical & Contaminant Compliance (EU Law) | |
|---|---|
| Pesticide Residues | Strictly compliant with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. Multi-residue screening by GC-MS/MS & LC-MS/MS covering 500+ active ingredients. |
| Heavy Metals | Compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006: • Lead (Pb) < 3.0 mg/kg • Cadmium (Cd) < 0.2 -0.5 mg/kg • Arsenic & Mercury monitored below regulatory thresholds. |
| Mycotoxins | • Aflatoxin B1 < 5.0 µg/kg • Total Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) < 10.0 µg/kg • Ochratoxin A < 15.0 µg/kg. |
| Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PA) | Systematic weed control and LC-MS testing conforming with Regulation (EU) 2020/2040 for tea, chamomile, and herbal infusions. |
| Ethylene Oxide (ETO) | 100% ETO-Free Guarantee. We do not use Ethylene Oxide; dry heat and clean sorting prevent any chemical contamination. |
| Microbiological & Physical Benchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Salmonella spp. | Absent in 25g or 50g (Mandatory zero tolerance on all export consignments). |
| Escherichia coli | < 10 CFU/g (Clean water and post-harvest hygiene controls). |
| Total Plate Count (TPC) | Standard: < 10^5 -10^6 CFU/g. Steam Sterilized grade available upon request (< 10^4 CFU/g). |
| Yeast & Molds | < 10^3 -10^4 CFU/g (Moisture strictly maintained below 10% to prevent fungal growth). |
| Non-GMO & Irradiation | Non-GMO Declaration in accordance with EC Regulations 1829/2003 & 1830/2003. Certified non-irradiated. |
| Foreign Matter & Purity | Optical Sortex cleaned to 99.0% -99.8% purity. Free from glass, metal, stones, and live insects. |
Need a Batch-Specific Certificate of Analysis (COA)?
We gladly supply sample lot COAs, product specification data sheets, and representative lab samples for evaluation by your European quality department.