Quality & Specifications
for B2B buyers.
What you need for listing and quality review: a product passport per item, allergen labelling under the EU FIC Regulation, manufacturer certificates and clear information on origin and importer – on request for every item.
Manufacturer certifications
Certification applies to the manufacturers of the products. VOVAN Global is a wholesaler and importer.
IFS Food / BRCGS
Manufacturers with IFS Food or BRCGS certification (certificates per item on request). IFS Food distinguishes Foundation Level and Higher Level – the standard and level that apply are stated in the respective certificate.
Organic, vegan, halal
Only where stated on the label. The corresponding proof (e.g. organic control body) is available per item on request.
HACCP
Self-monitoring based on HACCP principles is a legal obligation for all food businesses (Regulation (EC) No 852/2004) – for the manufacturer in production, for us in storage and shipping. HACCP is not a certification.
Labelling & allergens
Mandatory information under the Food Information to Consumers Regulation (FIC, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
FIC mandatory information
In German: name of the food, list of ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date, responsible food business operator and nutrition declaration.
Allergen labelling
Allergen labelling under the FIC Regulation (Art. 9(1)(c), Art. 21, Annex II): the 14 major allergens, emphasised in the list of ingredients. Voluntary precautionary statements, where present, are listed in the product passport.
Imported goods
Goods from non-EU countries receive German labelling by VOVAN Global as importer before sale. Relabelling is not manufacturing – manufacturer and country of origin are stated in the product passport.
Origin – only what is documented
We keep brand origin, country of production, importer and warehouse apart. Where nothing is stated here, origin and manufacturer per item are in the product passport.
FROOZLY (own brand)
Freeze-dried snacks and candy, imported from Asia. German labelling by VOVAN Global as importer; manufacturer per item in the product passport.
TABBY (distribution brand)
Brand from Turkey; VOVAN Global is the official distribution partner for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Manufacturer and country of production in the product passport.
Other own brands
#schmeckt, UBE, LYOSHOT, MYTCHA, DIP THE TASTE, Maison de Patifruits and FRAMINI: origin and manufacturer per item in the product passport.
Warehouse in Germany
All items ship from our warehouse in Bergisch Gladbach. The warehouse is the shipping point, not the place of production.
Registrations & legal
Not certifications, but registrations and legal obligations.
EORI number
Registration of VOVAN Global GmbH with the customs authorities – required for customs clearance of imports from non-EU countries.
Data protection (GDPR)
A legal obligation, not a certification. How we process data from enquiries and the retailer portal is described in our privacy policy.
Traceability
One step back, one step forward, as required by Art. 18 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 – via batch or best-before date on the sales unit.
Product passport & documents
What you can request per item.
Product passport (PDF)
Ingredients, allergens, nutrition per 100 g, best-before and storage, EAN/GTIN, packaging data, manufacturer and country of origin.
Manufacturer certificates
IFS Food, BRCGS or other manufacturer certificates, where available.
Proof of claims
Organic, vegan or halal proof where the item is labelled accordingly.
GS1, EAN & logistics specifications
All logistical master data required for ERP item setup and central warehouse deliveries.
GTIN-13 & GTIN-14 (GS1)
Every retail unit carries a unique GTIN-13 (EAN barcode) for checkout scanning. Outer cartons (case packs) and counter displays carry GTIN-14 / case EANs for warehouse receiving.
Pallet scheme & dimensions
The product passport provides exact dimensions (L × W × H) and weights (net/gross) per SKU for unit pack, display/carton and the layer/case packing scheme on EUR exchange pallets.
Customs tariff no. & origin
For cross-border deliveries (AT, CH, EU) and Intrastat reporting, the customs tariff number (HS code) and country of origin are documented per item.
Temperature zones (Ambient & Frozen)
Clearly separated in the product passport: ambient dry goods (store cool, dry and away from light) vs. frozen lines (unbroken cold chain at −18 °C).
Request documents & master data sheets: Tell us the brands or items and the documents you need. First response on business days usually within 4 business hours; full quote within 24 hours (business days). Request documents →
Frequently asked quality questions
Which certifications are available?
We work with manufacturers holding IFS Food or BRCGS certification; which certificates exist for an item is available per item on request. VOVAN Global is a wholesaler and importer. HACCP and GDPR are legal obligations, not certifications.
How are allergens declared?
Allergen labelling under the FIC Regulation (Art. 9(1)(c), Art. 21, Annex II): the 14 major allergens are emphasised in the list of ingredients. Voluntary precautionary statements, where present, are in the product passport.
Where are the products made?
This differs per item and is stated with the manufacturer in the product passport. Brand origin is not the country of production: FROOZLY, for example, is a VOVAN own brand whose goods are imported from Asia.
What does relabelling mean?
Imported goods receive German labelling under the FIC Regulation before sale. VOVAN Global does this as importer – it does not make the goods German-made.
How do I request documents?
Via the contact form, stating the brands or items and the documents you need. First response on business days usually within 4 business hours; full quote within 24 hours (business days).