Quality Control & Certifications

Jinxiang Garlic operates a comprehensive quality management system that covers every stage from field selection to container loading. Our quality infrastructure is independently certified and verified by international third-party auditors.

International Certifications

Certification	Scope	Audit Body
GLOBALG.A.P.	Good Agricultural Practice — covers soil management, water quality, pesticide use, worker welfare, and traceability at farm level	Annual third-party audit
ISO 22000:2018	Food Safety Management System — covers processing, packing, storage, and distribution. HACCP-integrated.	Annual third-party audit
HACCP	Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — systematic preventive approach to food safety from raw material to finished product	Integrated with ISO 22000
HALAL	Accredited HALAL certification for Middle East and Southeast Asian markets	Recognized certifying body
FDA Registration	US Food and Drug Administration facility registration for shipments to the United States	Biennial renewal

Quality Control Process

1. Raw Material Inspection

Soil and water testing at contracted farms before planting season
Pesticide application records reviewed for compliance with target-market MRLs
Harvested bulbs randomly sampled for size distribution, external appearance, and cutting test
Rejection of lots with >3% defects (mechanical damage, sprouting, mold, pest damage)

2. Processing & Grading

Mechanical grading by diameter: 4.5cm, 5.0cm, 5.5cm, 6.0cm, 6.5cm+
Manual sorting line for visual defects: discoloration, broken skin, undersized bulbs
Root cutting and stem trimming to buyer specifications (1.5cm-2.5cm stem length standard)
Drying tunnel for surface moisture removal before packing

3. Laboratory Testing — Every Export Lot

Test Category	Parameters	Standard
Pesticide Residues	400+ active substances (GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS)	EU 396/2005, destination-country MRLs
Heavy Metals	Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Arsenic (As)	EC 1881/2006, GB 2762
Microbiology	Total Plate Count, Coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella, Yeast & Mold	ISO 4833, ISO 6579
Mycotoxins	Aflatoxins B1/B2/G1/G2, Ochratoxin A	EC 1881/2006
Sulfur Dioxide	SO2 residue (if fumigated)	Destination-country limits

4. Packing Inspection

Net weight verification per bag/carton (statistical sampling, AQL 2.5)
Packaging material integrity check (mesh bag tensile strength, carton crush resistance)
Label compliance verification (product name, grade, size, weight, origin, lot number, date)
Temperature check: product core temperature ≤0°C before container loading

5. Container Loading Supervision

Pre-loading container inspection (cleanliness, odor, refrigeration unit function)
Temperature log placed in container for transit monitoring
Product loaded at ≤0°C core temperature into pre-cooled container
Container seal recorded and photographed; seal number appears on shipping documents

Product Specifications

Parameter	Export Grade Standard
Bulb Diameter	4.5cm minimum; graded in 0.5cm increments
External Appearance	Clean, dry, intact skin. No visible mold, pests, or mechanical damage.
Stem Length	1.5cm – 2.5cm (customizable)
Root Trim	Clean-cut, no root hairs protruding
Moisture Content	≤65% (fresh), 60-65% (cold-stored)
Storage Temperature	-1°C to +1°C, RH 60-70%

Traceability

Every export lot is traceable back to the farm group and harvest date through our lot-number system. Lot numbers appear on all packaging and shipping documents. In the event of a quality concern, we can trace from finished product back to field level within 24 hours.

Third-Party Inspection

We welcome and routinely coordinate third-party pre-shipment inspections through SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, or buyer-nominated inspectors. We recommend inspection for first-time orders to build buyer confidence.

Certificate copies and full lab test reports are available on request. Contact our quality team for documentation.

Quality & Certifications