Quality control

STEP 1

All ingredients needed to produce the products must be scheduled to arrive in time to allow enough time to perform a quality evaluation for each ingredient before production. When the ingredients arrive at the manufacture they are placed in a designated area in the warehouse until they are approved. All raw ingredients used are inspected and evaluated in a laboratory by qualified experts very carefully for its quality. Microbiological tests are undertaken to ensure they are fit for further processing. The results are recorded and the products are released into the computer system and marked suitable for use and stored in a designated area in the warehouse ready for use in production. This ensures that only those ingredients that have met the highest quality standards are able to use in production. All raw ingredients must come with the necessary certification (Certificate of Analysis). Lot numbers are assigned so they can be tracked during the production process.

STEP 2

Laboratory personnel perform microbiological checks for cleanliness of the production equipment prior to use.

STEP 3

Ingredients are assembled in an orderly manner ready to go through the production process. Batch sheets are provided to the production operators which describe the quantities of materials to be used and the process to be undertaken.

STEP 4

The finished products are packed into their final containers which have been inspected and wiped with sanitary cloths to remove risks of contamination. At the final point of packaging, sieving takes place along with metal detection again to ensure product is in optimum condition for human consumption.

STEP 5

During the production process three samples of product are taken (beginning, mid and final stages) and then sent to the laboratory for evaluation. The same stringent processes are undertaken as used in the evaluation of the ingredients (i.e. flavour, colour, appearance, together with physical and microbiological testing). When all tests are completed results are recorded and the product is released as ready to ship.

STEP 6

The products are placed in the warehouse and clearly identified with shipping labels and lot numbers. The documentation necessary for shipment of the product is prepared and transport suitable for food is arranged. The products are transported using a truck with a canopy as well as the product already being packed in shippers (carton boxes) and further wrapped with carton sheets and shrink wrap to prevent possible exposure to heating from the sun (which may breakdown the product - make it less effective). The covering also prevents the products from getting wet and damaging the labels.

STEP 7

When the products arrive at the destination, they are carefully examined by physical means for accidental exposure to sun during transit, as well as inspecting the wrapping for any damage. If the wrapping is dirty, damaged or hot, the shipment is rejected. After the pallets are removed from the truck and taken into the warehouse, they are opened and inspected for damage and cleanliness.  Octane is warehoused in a temperature control environment to ensure product quality and optimal performance.

STEP 8

A sample from each product is sent to an independent Government funded Protein Analysis Laboratory for Amino Acid percentages and Total Protein testing. This way you are guaranteed that what is claimed on the label is what you are getting (and paying for with your hard earned money).