Traceability
What we do to ensure Traceability
The distance between the farm and finished products can be vast and the journey complex. This complexity introduces risks. Risk of adulteration, contamination, and inconsistent quality. How can we be certain of what we’re buying? The answer is traceability.
Think of our supply chain as a river. It begins in the soil and flows through each steps until it reaches our buyers. At every bend, there’s a record – visible, verifiable, and traceable.
Origin
Our supply chain starts in the fields developing strong and mutually trusting partner relationships with farmers in traceability standards and ensure transparency from sourcing to crop production. Herb Artizan works with ICS (Internal Control System) groups, where one trained representative supports every ~50 farmers. This ensures quality is built in from growing through harvest.
Cultivation
Our herbs are cultivated by small/marginal land-holding farmers practicing organic and sustainable standards. Through training and financial support, we help them grow consistently high-quality crops while caring for the land.
Transport
Every organic lot is logged in APEDA’s TraceNet system, linking farmers, our team, and certifiers on a government-monitored platform.
Our field supervisors at each farm location inspect the vehicles before dispatch to ensure they are clean and suitable for loading. They also check every bag for any damage and verify that the product labeling complies with organic standards.
Additionally, we use an FSSAI-approved transporter to move our materials.
Sorting & Processing
Herbs undergo processing steps as per specifications, including cleaning and sorting, washing, drying, cutting, sieving, magnetic separation, and more. All food contact surfaces are stainless steel as per GMP requirements of 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117.
Microbe Reduction
The herbs undergo heat or steam treatment to ensure safety and compliance with international regulatory standards.
Lab Testing
Each batch is tested in our parent company’s ISO-17025-accredited lab. Identity, purity, and active compounds are verified. Certificates of Analysis link directly to the lot.
Packing & Storage
Processed herbs are packed under GMP conditions. Herbs are packed to customer requirements, including MAP options like vacuum, CO₂, or nitrogen flushing. Finished goods are stored in dedicated facilities, with organic material clearly separated from other goods.
Shipping
Orders leave with full documents: Chain of Custody, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate. A QR code on the label confirms the journey.