Chain of Custody & Full Traceability
Every API ingredient is tracked through every handoff, every storage location, and every temperature reading — from the manufacturing floor to your facility. No gaps. No unknowns.
Every Transfer. Every Touchpoint. Documented.
Follow the complete chain-of-custody timeline for an API ingredient as it moves through our verified supply chain.
Manufacturing
Batch Production Complete
Manufacturer assigns batch/lot number, generates HPLC certificate, and seals product with tamper-evident packaging.
Export Documentation
Certificate of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, and MSDS are attached to shipment record.
Handoff to Logistics
Product transferred to freight forwarder. Temperature logger activated. Tamper seal ID recorded.
International Transit
Departure Scan
Shipment scanned at origin port. GPS tracking initiated. Estimated arrival calculated.
In-Transit Monitoring
Continuous temperature logging. Carrier provides real-time location updates. Any deviation triggers alert.
U.S. Customs Entry
Prior Notice filed with FDA. Customs broker processes entry. All import documents verified before release.
Distribution Hub Intake
Receiving & Inspection
Product received at Florida hub. Tamper seals verified. Temperature logger data downloaded and reviewed.
Batch Logging
Internal lot number assigned. Cross-referenced with manufacturer batch number. Entered into inventory system.
Storage Assignment
Product assigned to appropriate climate zone. Location recorded. 24/7 environmental monitoring begins.
Testing & Verification
Sample Allocation
Testing samples drawn from batch under controlled conditions. Sample chain-of-custody form initiated.
APICOA Lab Transfer
Samples shipped to APICOA laboratory with chain-of-custody documentation. Receipt confirmed by lab.
Certification Complete
APICOA issues COA and APICOA Verified™ certification. Results linked to batch record in system.
Distribution
Order Fulfillment
Batch cleared for distribution. Pick/pack process logged. Documentation package assembled.
Outbound Shipment
Product shipped with COA, chain-of-custody summary, and handling instructions. Tracking provided to customer.
Delivery Confirmation
Customer receives product with complete traceability documentation. Chain-of-custody loop closed.
Built for Full Transparency
Our digital chain-of-custody system captures every detail so you can verify the complete history of any API ingredient.
Timestamped Events
Every touchpoint in the supply chain is recorded with precise timestamps, creating an immutable timeline from manufacture to delivery.
Personnel Accountability
Each handoff is logged with responsible personnel IDs. You know exactly who handled your product at every stage.
Environmental Monitoring
Temperature and humidity data is captured throughout transit and storage. Any excursion is flagged and investigated.
Document Linkage
Every document — from manufacturer batch record to COA — is linked to the chain-of-custody record for instant retrieval.
Real-Time Visibility
Track your shipment's location, status, and custody transfers in real-time through our platform dashboard.
Tamper Evidence
Tamper-evident seals with unique IDs are verified at every transfer point. Any breach is immediately flagged.
Complete Traceability for Every Ingredient
Know exactly where your API ingredients came from, who handled them, and how they were stored — every step of the way.