Quality, Tests, and Certifications for Athira Exim Areca Leaf Products

At Athira Exim, quality is at the forefront of our manufacturing process. Our Areca leaf products undergo rigorous testing and meet stringent quality standards to ensure safety, durability, and environmental responsibility. Here’s an overview of our quality assurance steps, testing protocols, and certifications:

7-Stage In-Process Quality Assurance

The quality of each product is meticulously monitored at every step of production, ensuring only the finest products reach our customers. Our 7-stage filtering process includes:

1. Leaf Selection: Only the best leaves are chosen, meeting our standards for thickness, shape, and integrity.

2. Washing: Leaves are thoroughly cleaned to remove dust, impurities, and any potential contaminants.

3. Pre-Feeding Check: Leaves are examined for quality just before feeding into the machines. Post-Pressing Inspection: Each product is inspected immediately after pressing to ensure shape and strength.

4. Trimming: Edges and surfaces are trimmed and smoothed for safety and uniformity. Cleaning: Products are cleaned once more to guarantee they are free of any residual particles.

5. Pre-Packing & Delivery: A final quality check ensures only premium products are packed for delivery.

Microbiological Testing

To confirm the safety of our products for food contact, our Areca leaf items undergo microbiological testing. These tests check for any harmful microorganisms, including:

Fungus Presence: No fungal contamination is detected, ensuring product integrity.

E.coli Detection: Testing verifies the absence of E.coli, confirming safety for food contact.

Plate Count Assessment: Overall cleanliness of the product is confirmed, with results showing no microbial contaminants.

Heavy Metals Testing

Ensuring our products are free from harmful substances, we conduct tests for the presence of heavy metals:

Metals Tested: Iron, Lead, Copper, Zinc, and Aluminum Phosphide.

Results: The presence of these metals is below detectable levels, making our products safe for food contact and in compliance with international safety standards.

Sensory and Migration Testing

Our Areca leaf products are tested for any reaction with various types of food, both solid and liquid, ensuring no impact on taste or quality:

Tests Conducted: Sensory and migration tests assess interactions with food.

Results: Our products pass these tests with excellence, meeting European standards (EC No. 1935/2004) for food-safe materials.

Biodegradability and Compostability Testing

Athira Exim is committed to environmental sustainability. Our Areca leaf products are fully biodegradable and compostable, meeting the following standards:

Standards Met: ASTM D6868-03, ASTM D6400-04, ASTM D5988-03, and ASTM D5338-98.

Results: Products are verified to decompose naturally, proving them to be eco-friendly and compostable.

Certifications

Athira Exim’s Areca leaf products are certified for quality, safety, and environmental compliance, providing our customers with safe, sustainable products that meet global standards for food contact. At Athira Exim, we take pride in our commitment to delivering superior quality through meticulous testing and certification processes. Our Areca leaf products offer a safe, sustainable, and quality choice for eco-conscious consumers.