Quality & certifications
Quality and Certifications You Can Check
Our oils are processed under certified food safety, quality and laboratory systems, with a Certificate of Analysis for every order. We hold 15 registrations and certifications, and copies are available to buyers on request.
Certificates available on request
We share copies of our certificates with customers and prospective customers on request, together with specification sheets and sample Certificates of Analysis. Tell us which documents you need and your company details, and we will send current copies by email from an @wholesalecookingoil.com address.
- Request the certificates you need through our Contact page or in your quote request.
- We confirm your company details and the products the certificates should cover.
- You receive current copies by email, and can check status with the issuing body.
Our certifications
What each certification covers
Some certifications cover our operations as a whole; others apply to specific products, grades or supply chains, as marked.
Regulatory registration
The legal registration every US food facility needs.
FDA Food Facility Registration
Our operationsUS Food and Drug Administration
Our food facilities are registered with the FDA under Section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the registration is renewed every two years.
What it means for you: Our sites are known to the FDA and subject to FDA inspection. Registration is a legal requirement, not an FDA approval of a product, and the FDA does not issue registration certificates; we confirm our registration details to buyers on request.
Food safety
Independent certification of how we keep food safe, from receiving to packing.
FSSC 22000
Our operationsFoundation FSSC (GFSI-recognized scheme)
A full food safety management system certification built on ISO 22000, sector prerequisite programs and additional scheme requirements, audited by an accredited certification body.
What it means for you: Accepted by major food manufacturers and retailers worldwide as evidence of a robust food safety system.
SQF (Safe Quality Food)
Our operationsSQF Institute (GFSI-recognized scheme)
Safe Quality Food certification to the SQF Food Safety Code for food manufacturing, a GFSI-benchmarked standard audited each year by an accredited certification body.
What it means for you: Widely requested by retailers, food service groups and private label programs, especially in North America.
HACCP
Our operationsCodex Alimentarius principles
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points: a systematic plan that identifies food safety hazards at each step of processing and controls them at critical points.
What it means for you: Hazards from receiving to packing are identified, monitored and documented.
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Our operationsCurrent GMP requirements, 21 CFR Part 117
Good Manufacturing Practices for hygiene, facilities, equipment, personnel and process control in food manufacturing.
What it means for you: The everyday basics of clean, controlled production are in place and audited.
Quality, environment and safety management
International management system standards for the whole business.
ISO 9001
Our operationsInternational Organization for Standardization
Quality management system certification covering how we plan, control, measure and improve our processes and customer service.
What it means for you: Consistent processes, documented procedures and continual improvement across the business.
ISO 14001
Our operationsInternational Organization for Standardization
Environmental management system certification covering how we manage and reduce the environmental impact of our operations.
What it means for you: Environmental aspects such as energy, water and waste are managed to a recognized standard.
ISO 45001
Our operationsInternational Organization for Standardization
Occupational health and safety management system certification for our processing and warehouse operations.
What it means for you: A safe, well-managed workforce, which also supports reliable supply.
Laboratory
Confidence in the test results on every Certificate of Analysis.
ISO/IEC 17025
Our operationsInternational Organization for Standardization and the IEC
Accreditation of laboratory competence: testing methods, equipment, calibration and staff are assessed to show that results are technically valid.
What it means for you: You can rely on the results on your Certificate of Analysis.
Halal and kosher
Religious and dietary certification for certified products.
Halal
Specific productsRecognized halal certification body
Certification that certified oils and their production meet halal requirements.
What it means for you: Suitable for halal markets and products. Acceptance of a certifier varies by country, so tell us which your market requires.
Kosher
Specific productsKosher certification agency
Kosher supervision and certification of certified oils and the facilities that produce them.
What it means for you: Suitable for kosher products and food service. The certificate lists the products it covers.
Organic, non-GMO and sustainability
Certifications that apply to specific products, grades or supply chains.
USDA Organic
Specific productsUSDA National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205)
Certification of our operation under the USDA National Organic Program for the organic grades we supply.
What it means for you: Organic grades can be sold and used as organic. Only grades listed on the certificate are organic.
Non-GMO Project Verified
Specific productsThe Non-GMO Project
Third-party verification that verified products meet the Non-GMO Project Standard for avoiding genetically modified organisms.
What it means for you: Verified grades can support non-GMO claims. Verification applies to the specific products listed.
RSPO Supply Chain Certification
Specific productsRoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Supply chain certification for certified sustainable palm and palm kernel oil, under the RSPO supply chain models such as Identity Preserved, Segregated or Mass Balance.
What it means for you: Certified palm products can support RSPO sustainability claims. The supply chain model is stated on the certificate and documents.
ISCC PLUS
Specific productsInternational Sustainability and Carbon Certification
Sustainability and chain-of-custody certification for sustainable raw materials in food, feed and other markets.
What it means for you: Traceable, certified sustainable material for customers with sustainability targets.
At a glance
All registrations and certifications
| Certification | Type | Standard owner or issuer | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA Food Facility Registration | Regulatory registration | US Food and Drug Administration | Our operations |
| FSSC 22000 | Food safety | Foundation FSSC (GFSI-recognized scheme) | Our operations |
| SQF (Safe Quality Food) | Food safety | SQF Institute (GFSI-recognized scheme) | Our operations |
| HACCP | Food safety | Codex Alimentarius principles | Our operations |
| GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) | Food safety | Current GMP requirements, 21 CFR Part 117 | Our operations |
| ISO 9001 | Quality, environment and safety management | International Organization for Standardization | Our operations |
| ISO 14001 | Quality, environment and safety management | International Organization for Standardization | Our operations |
| ISO 45001 | Quality, environment and safety management | International Organization for Standardization | Our operations |
| ISO/IEC 17025 | Laboratory | International Organization for Standardization and the IEC | Our operations |
| Halal | Halal and kosher | Recognized halal certification body | Specific products or grades |
| Kosher | Halal and kosher | Kosher certification agency | Specific products or grades |
| USDA Organic | Organic, non-GMO and sustainability | USDA National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205) | Specific products or grades |
| Non-GMO Project Verified | Organic, non-GMO and sustainability | The Non-GMO Project | Specific products or grades |
| RSPO Supply Chain Certification | Organic, non-GMO and sustainability | Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil | Specific products or grades |
| ISCC PLUS | Organic, non-GMO and sustainability | International Sustainability and Carbon Certification | Specific products or grades |
Quality in practice
What you receive with every order
- Certificate of Analysis for the lot, with results from our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory
- Lot code on every pack, traceable to the raw material and processing run
- Specification sheet for each grade, on request
- Shipping documents for your Incoterms
- Certificate copies for the certifications your market requires, on request
FAQ
Questions about our certifications
Can I see copies of your certificates?
Yes. We share copies of our certificates with customers and prospective customers on request. Use the request button on this page or our Contact page, tell us which certificates you need and your company details, and we will send them by email from an @wholesalecookingoil.com address.
Why are certificates shared on request rather than published?
Certificates contain site details, certificate numbers and scope statements that we share with buyers directly. Sending them on request also means you always receive the current version.
Do all your oils carry every certification?
No. Food safety, management system and laboratory certifications cover our operations. Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, halal, kosher, RSPO and ISCC PLUS certifications apply to the specific products, grades or supply chains listed on each certificate. Tell us the certification you need for each oil and we will confirm which grades qualify.
Is FDA registration the same as FDA approval?
No. FDA food facility registration is a legal requirement for facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food for consumption in the United States. It is not an approval or certification of a company or product.
How can I check that a certificate is valid?
Many schemes keep public databases where you can check a certificate’s status, including FSSC 22000, SQF, the USDA Organic Integrity Database, RSPO and ISCC. Links are shown on each certification below.
Can you supply documents for my market?
Yes. With each order you receive a Certificate of Analysis and the shipping documents for your terms. Tell us in your quote request which certificates, specifications or statements your market or customer needs.
Sources: FDA, food facility registration renewal · RSPO supply chain certification