Compliance & Standards
Documentation you can
rely on.
We are transparent about where our certifications stand. All listed below are currently in progress — we will update this page as each is obtained.
E414 Compliant
Global Food Additive Standard
Acacia senegal is approved as food additive E414 in the EU and UK, and as INS 414 under Codex Alimentarius — the international food safety framework recognised in over 188 countries. We are working to obtain formal third-party verification of compliance.
Timeline
Target: Q3 2026
British Pharmacopoeia
Acacia BP Standard
Our raw gum is targeted to meet the Acacia monograph in the British Pharmacopoeia. Third-party BP testing through an accredited laboratory is currently being arranged.
Timeline
Target: Q4 2026
HACCP
Hazard Analysis & Critical Control
We are developing a formal HACCP food safety plan covering the full handling chain from collection to export packing. Risk assessments and critical control point documentation are in preparation.
Timeline
Target: Q1 2027
Phytosanitary
Sudan Plant Protection Directorate
Phytosanitary certification through the Sudan Plant Protection Directorate is being established for each shipment, as required for the international export of plant-derived products to all destination countries.
Timeline
Arranged per shipment — first certification underway
Certificate of Origin
Sudan Chamber of Commerce
We are in the process of registering with the Sudan Chamber of Commerce to issue Certificates of Origin confirming product origin for customs and preferential tariff purposes.
Timeline
Target: Q3 2026
Halal Certification
Internationally recognised certifying body
Formal halal certification through an internationally recognised certifying body is being arranged. Gum arabic is inherently plant-derived and free from any animal or prohibited substances.
Timeline
Target: Q1 2027
Certificate of Analysis with every shipment
Every lot is tested at an accredited laboratory before dispatch. The COA covers moisture, ash, viscosity, optical rotation, nitrogen content, heavy metals, and total plate count. Available in advance of shipment on request.
A Note on Transparency
We will not claim certifications
we do not yet hold.
Many suppliers in the gum arabic trade list certifications that are not current, not independently verified, or that apply to different product forms. We have chosen to be explicit about our status.
If a specific certification is essential to your procurement requirements, contact us at info@nileacacia.com. We will tell you honestly whether we can obtain it and on what timeline.
Need a specific certification?
Tell us what your procurement process requires and we will let you know exactly where we stand.