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Rice, Sugar, Pulses, Lentils, Beans, Seeds, Salt, Edible Oils, Spices

EEC sources rice, sugar, pulses, edible oils and spices from manufacturers screened for FSSAI registration, BRC/BRCGS and amfori BSCI certification. HACCP certification is screened as a baseline requirement, with Aflatoxin testing reports, EU Health Certificates and Rainforest Alliance certification coordinated where required by the destination market.

Source food commodities
Rice, spices, pulses, edible oils and whole spices laid out for food commodity sourcing
Sourcing geography

Where EEC Sources Food Commodities

India is EEC's primary sourcing base for this category. EEC also maintains a smaller, audited manufacturer base across Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Thailand, used selectively where a category requires specific technical capability.

Certification requirements

What EEC Screens For in Food Commodities

FSSAI registration is mandatory.

HACCP
HACCP
FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000
BRC/BRCGS
BRC/BRCGS
amfori BSCI
amfori BSCI
FSSAI
FSSAI
MRL Testing Reports
Phytosanitary Certificate
Aflatoxin Testing Reports
EU Health Certificate
Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance
Supplier vetting

How EEC Qualifies Food Commodities Suppliers

01Valid IEC (Import Export Code) and GST registration, current and in active compliance
02Established manufacturing operations at the production facility level with a proven export history and prior international shipments.
03Factory audit-ready. BSCI, SEDEX or equivalent audit scheduled within 90 days of network activation
04Documented quality management system (ISO 9001 preferred; internal QMS acceptable if ISO is in progress)
05Demonstrated export experience to North America (NA), Europe (EU), Middle East (ME) or Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EEC sourcing categories

What product categories does EEC source?
EEC operates six active sourcing desks. Food Commodities covers rice, sugar, pulses, edible oils and spices. Processed and Packaged Foods covers snacks, beverages, frozen foods and ready meals. Fresh and Agricultural Products covers fruits, vegetables and organic produce. Healthcare and Hospital Textile Supplies covers patient gowns, scrubs, surgical drapes, hospital bed linen and institutional uniforms. Home Textile, Apparel and Hospitality Products covers bed linen, towels, uniforms and hotel textiles. Eco-Friendly, Sustainable and Organic Products covers biodegradable packaging, organic textiles and green alternatives.
What certifications does EEC check for food sourcing categories?
Food Commodities suppliers are screened for FSSAI registration, BRC/BRCGS and amfori BSCI certification, with HACCP certification screened as a baseline requirement. Processed and Packaged Foods suppliers are screened for BRC/BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and amfori BSCI certification, with IFS Food certification required for suppliers serving German and French buyers. Fresh and Agricultural Products suppliers are screened for GlobalG.A.P., GRASP and amfori BSCI certification.
What certifications does EEC check for textile and healthcare categories?
Healthcare and Hospital Textile Supplies manufacturers are screened for ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and BSCI compliance. Home Textile, Apparel and Hospitality Products manufacturers are screened for BSCI and/or SEDEX audit compliance, with GOTS and OEKO-TEX STEP certification available for organic and sustainable textile requirements.
Does EEC source organic and eco-friendly products?
Yes. Eco-Friendly, Sustainable and Organic Products is one of the six active sourcing desks, covering biodegradable packaging, organic textiles and green alternatives from manufacturers screened for GOTS certification and EU Organic or NPOP equivalence.
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Processed and Packaged Foods

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Fresh and Agricultural Products

Fruits, Vegetables, Frozen Fruits, Frozen Vegetables, Herbs, Agricultural Produce, Organic Produce

Healthcare and Hospital Textile Supplies

Patient Gowns, Scrubs, Surgical Drapes, Hospital Bed Linen, Staff Uniforms, Institutional Textiles, Hospital Linens, Medical Consumables