Quality in nuts and dried fruit cannot be established through product photography or a generic certificate list alone. Variety, size, moisture, defects, analysis, packaging and batch documentation must be assessed together.
Checklist
- Variety, origin and crop period
- Size, colour, integrity and defect definition
- Moisture and suitability for intended use
- Aflatoxin, pesticide and microbiology requirements
- Batch-level COA and traceability
- Matching the approved sample to the shipment lot
- Packaging barrier and storage conditions
- Label, lot code and shelf-life information
- Target-market and buyer-specific document list
Comparison table
| Control | Verification method |
|---|---|
| Physical quality | Approved sample and written specification |
| Analysis | Batch-level laboratory result or COA |
| Traceability | Lot code, producer and origin record |