This guide shows EU/US buyers exactly which documents to request for certified-organic argan oil—and how to speed supplier onboarding.
Why documentation matters in organic argan oil sourcing?
When you buy certified‑organic argan oil, documentation is how you verify origin, quality, and compliance. It shortens onboarding with CMOs and retailers, reduces customs friction, and supports platform compliance for marketplaces. Your QA team, your customs broker, and your auditors all look for consistent, verifiable paperwork.
The essential paperwork checklist (EU/US):
1- Organic certification: ECOCERT (EU Organic & USDA NOP)
- Valid certificates that explicitly cover the product and scope (processing/packing).
- Supplier and product names should match your purchase docs.
2- Lot‑level COA (Certificate of Analysis)
- PV (Peroxide Value) and FFA (Free Fatty Acids) to assess oxidation and freshness.
- Organoleptics: odor, color, clarity; optional microbiological tests per your spec.
- Batch number, production date, and analysis date for traceability.
3- Regulatory & facility documents
- ONSSA authorization (Morocco) and FDA facility registration (USA).
- SDS and specification sheet for technical teams.
4- Trade & customs documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list with batch references.
- Certificate of Origin; for the EU, request EUR.1 to support tariff preferences.
- Inspection certificate on request.
5- Traceability pack
- Kernel‑to‑bottle batch logs, harvest documentation, and process flow.
- Optional: wild‑harvest certification summary and kernels‑unit certification.
How Purificados simplifies onboarding?
- Certified & traceable: EU Organic (EOS) & USDA NOP via ECOCERT; ONSSA; FDA registration; lot‑level COA; EUR.1 for EU.
- Production depth: We produce—not just trade. We operate a certified organic kernels unit and hold wild‑harvest certification.
- Lead times: Samples in 3–7 days. Bulk/private label in 2–4 weeks (plus inspections/COA).
- Formats: Extra Virgin & Virgin grades; bulk drums/jerrycans and retail bottles (amber/black glass) for private label.
- Incoterms: EXW/FOB/CFR/CIF; DDP not available for small/new buyers.
Reading a COA: PV, FFA, and beyond:
PV indicates oxidation; lower values generally signal fresher oil and better storage. FFA reflects hydrolysis and handling; lower is typically better. QA teams also review odor, color, clarity, moisture, and packaging/closure integrity. If your brand has defined limits, ensure the supplier’s COA format maps directly to your spec sheet.
Logistics & lead times:
- Samples: 3–7 days delivery; sample costs can be credited against your first bulk order.
- Bulk/private label: 2–4 weeks from PO and artwork/label approval.
- Shipping: Express courier for samples/small lots; air or sea freight for bulk; road freight for EU when suitable.
How to request a spec & sampling plan:
- Tell us your intended formats (bulk vs private label) and monthly volume range.
- We send a 1‑page spec, SDS, and sample COA for internal review.
- Approve the sampling plan; we ship in 3–7 days with tracking.
- On PO, we confirm production window, documentation pack, and dispatch timing (typically 2–4 weeks).
FAQ (quick answers):
Yes—amber/black glass bottles and bulk formats. Artwork/label approval is required before scheduling
Yes—sample costs can be deducted from the first bulk order.
Yes—for EU shipments.
Extra Virgin and Virgin (cosmetic). Food-grade on request.
Prickly pear seed oil in-house; expanded capacity for certified-organic almond and black seed (Nigella) oils.
Next step:
Request our organic certified argan oil specs + sample kit. Include your target volumes and formats, and we’ll reply with two pricing scenarios and a draft supply plan.
Public-safe proof point: Purificados is a Top‑10 organic argan oil exporter (internal analysis of official export records, Jun 2024–Jun 2025). We operate a certified organic kernels production unit and hold wild‑harvest certification. Our focus is Extra Virgin quality and fully documented, export‑ready shipments for EU/US buyers.
