Food Safety & Quality
DEDICATED TO THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF OUR INGREDIENTS.
Quality assurance is a continuous process. Our experienced in-house QA team works closely with our suppliers to monitor product quality from lot-to-lot and verify the integrity of each ingredient. Our qualification process includes an in-person visit to every supplier. While on-site, we carefully observe each ingredient’s journey through the processing plant.
Certified Ingredients
Our ingredients carry certifications for organic, non-GMO and kosher. All of our organic products are certified not only to the NOP standard (i.e. USDA Organic) but are also certified in accordance with the terms of the US-Canada Equivalency Arrangement. Many of our ingredients are also available with fair trade and social certifications, helping our customers create better products for a better world.
USDA Organic
100% of CIRANDA's ingredients are available with USDA Organic certification
Non-GMO Project
100% of CIRANDA's ingredients are available with Non-GMO Project Verified certification.
Fair Trade USA
100% of CIRANDA's coconut ingredients are available with Fair Trade USA certification.
Fairtrade (FLO)
100% of CIRANDA's cocoa and chocolates are available with Fairtrade International (FLO) certification
ROC Bronze
CIRANDA's coconut oil is available with ROC (regenerative organic certified) certification.
Kosher
100% of CIRANDA's ingredients are available with Kosher certifications.
Food Safety
Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) for importers of food products, CIRANDA is responsible for determining and evaluating potential risks and hazards for each ingredient, conducting supplier verification, initiating corrective actions if necessary, and maintaining the appropriate documentation for every supplier we partner with. Our food safety program is lead by a team of dedicated quality assurance specialists with decades of experience in the industry. With a focus on customer service, CIRANDA’s FSQA team is passionate about taking prompt action to investigate and resolve any quality concerns that arise.
Quality Documentation
For each of our ingredients, the following documents are available upon request. If you are a CIRANDA customer, you can login to your account to access certificates & product technical documents. Prop 65, FSMA compliance statements and other documents not mentioned below are not available online and must be requested.
Technical Data Sheet
A TDS provides detailed information on the physical, chemical, and technical properties of a product.
Safety Data Sheet
An SDS outlines the safety precautions, handling instructions, and potential hazards associated with a chemical product.
Allergen Information
Allergen documents list the presence or absence of common allergens in a product, ensuring consumer safety.
Certificate of Analysis
A COA document confirms a product has been tested and meets specified quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Prop 65
Prop 65 documents indicate whether a product contains chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, as required by California's Proposition 65.
FSMA Compliance Statement
FSMA compliance statements affirm that a product complies with the Food Safety Modernization Act regulations, ensuring preventive controls for food safety.