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Quality & Certifications

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Certified quality you can trust. Documentation to prove it.

Our Certifications

Current NAFDAC, SON, HACCP and organic status for EMI Agro. What each scheme means is explained in the certifications directory. A practical checklist for reviewing a supplier's papers is in qualifying a shea butter supplier.

NAFDAC CERTIFIED
Certified
Nigeria's Food & Drug Authority approved
  • Registration valid for 5 years
  • Export certificates available per shipment
  • Regular compliance audits
  • Food safety standards met
SON APPROVED
Approved
Standards Organisation of Nigeria certified
  • Product certification current
  • Nigerian product standards (NIS 571)
  • Quality management system verified
  • International standards compliance
HACCP CERTIFIED
In Progress
Food safety management system
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
  • Food safety protocols implemented
  • Risk prevention systems active
  • Final certification pending
HALAL CERTIFIED
Certified
Muslim-market ready
  • Halal production standards met
  • Religious compliance verified
  • Middle East market ready
  • Islamic dietary laws followed
ISO 22000
Planned 2026
International food safety standard
  • Global food safety management
  • International recognition
  • Enhanced export opportunities
  • Implementation underway
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Pathway 2027
USDA Organic and Ecocert
  • Organic farming partnerships
  • Chemical-free processing
  • Sustainable sourcing
  • Documentation in progress
GLOBAL SHEA ALLIANCE
Member
Industry association for sustainable shea
  • Member of 919-member organization across 39 countries
  • Committed to sustainable shea industry worldwide
  • Access to market linkages and technical support
  • Industry exposure through GSA events and publications

Laboratory Testing

Every batch tested to international standards

Complete Quality Analysis
In-house testing with quarterly third-party validation

Free Fatty Acid (FFA)

Titration

Less than 1%

Moisture Content

Karl Fischer

Less than 0.5%

Melting Point

Capillary method

32-45°C

Color Grade

Visual & Spectrophotometry

Light ivory-yellow

pH Level

pH meter

5.5-7.0

Peroxide Value

Iodometric

Less than 10 meq/kg

Saponification Value

AOCS standard

170-190

Iodine Value

Wijs method

55-70
In-House Lab

Every batch tested before packaging. Real-time quality control.

Third-Party Testing

Quarterly validation by independent laboratories for verification.

Certificate Per Batch

Full Certificate of Analysis included with every shipment. See a sample COA.

Our Promise to You

Quality guarantee on every shipment

Consistent Specs
Every batch meets the same standards. If it doesn't, it doesn't ship.
Full Traceability
Know exactly where your shea came from. Batch codes link back to specific cooperatives.
Certificate of Analysis
Every shipment comes with full lab results. FFA, moisture, melting point—all tested and documented.
Sample Matching
Production matches approved samples. No surprises when your container arrives.
Responsive Support
Questions? Problems? Email or call. We respond within 24 hours.
Quality Resolution
Issue with quality? We investigate immediately. Fair resolution every time.

Complete Export Documentation

Everything you need for smooth customs clearance

Documentation Included
Professional paperwork for international shipping
Bill of Lading
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis
NAFDAC Export Certificate
Phytosanitary Certificate
Insurance Certificate

Professional Clearing Support

We work with experienced clearing agents to ensure all documentation is complete and accurate. Your shipment clears customs without delays.

Frequently asked questions

Manufacturer-direct from Ibadan, Nigeria

Ask for the COA of the lot you would buy

EMI Agro Industries Limited is a NAFDAC-registered, SON-approved manufacturer in Ibadan. Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis. Ask for a current COA or a sample — factory-direct prices, export documents, and shipment to your market.

You have just read our certifications and quality controls. The next step is a real lot from the factory that produces it — EMI Agro, with factory-direct pricing and a batch Certificate of Analysis.

  • Trusted manufacturer

    EMI Agro Industries Limited (RC 9364495) presses the butter in Ibadan — we are not a trading company.

  • Competitive factory-direct prices

    Quoted EXW, FOB or CIF — the buyer chooses. You pay the factory, not a chain of middlemen.

  • Export-ready supply

    We ship to European Union, United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Southeast Asia, China, India, Middle East, Latin America. Load ports: Apapa (Lagos) or Tin Can Island (Lagos).

  • Documented lots

    40 tonnes per week of finished shea butter, a Certificate of Analysis on every batch, NAFDAC registered and SON approved.