What Do HACCP, ISO 22000, and FDA Registration Actually Mean for Tea Buyers?

Why certification matters more than a supplier's self-declaration

HACCP explained — what it controls and what it does not

ISO 22000 — how it goes further than HACCP and what it covers for the full supply chain

FDA registration — what it means for US-bound products and why it matters for non-US buyers

HALAL certification — which markets require it and what the audit process covers

The questions to ask when a supplier claims to be certified — how to verify, what documents to request