Food Safety & Quality Code Certified
As an SQF Food Safety & Quality Code Certified organization, we build quality into every step of our process instead of leaving it to one department.
Operated under our SQF Food Safety & Quality Code Certified system: GFSI-benchmarked, full-facility OU Kosher, and QAI Organic.
See our certifications & documents
South Plainfield, NJThe Controls
At Allen Flavors, quality runs the length of production through five documented controls. Each one leaves a record, and each is governed by the standard that formally enforces it.
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Every raw material undergoes analytical and/or identity verification, COA review, and organoleptic evaluation before entering production. Non-conforming materials are quarantined and rejected.
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Every batch undergoes analytical testing and sensory panel evaluation before release. Results are compared against approved product specifications maintained in our ERP system.
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Complete lot-level traceability from raw material receipt to finished goods shipment. Batch records, COAs, and test results are archived for full recall readiness.
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A comprehensive allergen control program covering segregation, production scheduling, and validated cleaning protocols, with clear allergen labeling on all products.
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Annual audits, internal audits, corrective-action tracking, and trend analysis drive ongoing improvement to our food safety and quality systems.
The record travels with it
The controls above run the full length of production. Every link leaves a documented trail, and that trail ships with the product.
Certificate of Analysis
Every production lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis. It covers flavor profile evaluation plus physical and chemical specifications, evaluated against approved product specs. Where products are non-exempt or a customer requires it, microbiological testing is included on the COA as outlined in the specification.
Questions, answered
Allen Flavors is certified against Food Safety & Quality Codes, QAI Organic Handler/Processor certification under the USDA National Organic Program, and Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher certification.
Yes. Every production lot ships with a COA, flavor profile evaluation, and physical and chemical specifications.
Our products are low risk and shelf stable. In accordance with FDA Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC) guidance (2018) and Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) Industry Guidance (2020), the majority of our products meet one or more criteria to make them exempt from routine microbial testing. In instances where they are not exempt or are customer-required, micro testing will be conducted and provided on the COA as outlined on the specification.
Consistency is maintained through standardized formulation protocols, calibrated production equipment, in-process quality checks, and finished product evaluation against approved reference standards.
We follow strict allergen management protocols including segregation, thorough cleaning procedures, clear allergen labeling, staff training, and verification and validation activities. We provide allergen statements and COAs for all products.
Allen Flavors maintains complete chain-of-custody traceability from raw material sourcing through production to finished product shipment, as required by FDA and SQF.
