Quality you can verify, not just claims
From Ghana's shea belt to your loading dock, every kilogram follows a documented quality process. Here's exactly how we protect consistency — and what paperwork you get with it.
Six checkpoints, one standard
Source qualification
We vet producers and processors before buying — assessing consistency, handling and capacity, and keeping 2–3 qualified suppliers so we're never single-sourced.
Pre-shipment testing
A contracted quality agent in Ghana inspects each lot — visual, moisture and free-fatty-acid checks — with an accredited-lab Certificate of Analysis before anything leaves Tema Port.
Compliant importation
Every shipment is cleared as cosmetic-grade goods through a licensed Canadian customs broker, with correct HS classification and complete documentation.
Arrival re-check
On receipt in Bradford we re-check quantity, packaging and COA, with periodic third-party Canadian lab verification for added assurance.
Batch tracking
Every drum and sack is labelled with batch number, origin and best-before date — so any lot can be traced end-to-end.
Documentation with every order
COA, SDS and origin documentation ship with each order, ready for your QA, R&D and compliance files.
Grade A specifications, aligned to Global Shea Alliance
Our target specifications for the two core grades. Actual per-batch values are stated on each shipment's Certificate of Analysis.
| Parameter | Raw Unrefined | Refined (RBD) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | < 3% | < 1% |
| Moisture | < 1% | < 0.5% |
| Impurities | < 0.5% | < 0.1% |
| Colour | Ivory / cream | White / off-white |
| Odour | Natural nutty | Neutral |
Where we are — and where we're headed
We believe in being straight about certification status. Here's exactly what we hold today and what we're actively pursuing as demand justifies the investment.
Want the paperwork before you commit?
Request a sample kit and we'll include specification and safety documentation for your QA team.