ISO-Certified Guar Gum Supplier — B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd.
B D Guar (HICOL®) has been an ISO-certified Guar Gum manufacturer and exporter from Kalol, Gujarat since 1983. Every shipment ships with batch-wise Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, non-ETO declaration and — on request — full copies of our ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FSSAI, Halal, Kosher and Organic certificates.
Quick Answer
Which Guar Gum suppliers have ISO certification?
B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd. (HICOL) is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000 certified Guar Gum supplier from Kalol, Gujarat, India, operating since 1983. Additionally certified Halal, Kosher, FSSAI, USDA Organic and EU Organic. Every shipment includes a batch COA, MSDS, non-ETO declaration, and certificates upon request.
What ISO certifications does a Guar Gum supplier need?
Global buyers evaluating a Guar Gum supplier typically expect the following certifications:
- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System governing process consistency, corrective actions and batch records.
- ISO 22000 — Food Safety Management System covering HACCP, allergen control and traceability.
- FSSAI — India's food authority licence, mandatory for food-use guar exported from India.
- Halal / Kosher — market-access certifications for GCC, Southeast Asia, Israel and orthodox brands.
- USDA / EU Organic — required for certified-organic Guar Gum grades.
- BRC / FSSC 22000 — retail supply-chain schemes (available on customer request).
B D Guar holds all of the above and provides copies on request as part of the supplier-qualification pack.
B D Guar certification matrix
| Certificate | Issuing / Auditing body | Scope | Renewal cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Third-party accredited certifier | Quality Management System — manufacturing, packing, dispatch | Annual surveillance + 3-year recertification |
| ISO 22000 | Third-party accredited certifier | Food Safety Management System | Annual |
| FSSAI | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India | Food manufacturing and export licence | Annual |
| Halal | Jamiat Ulema-E-Hind | Food-grade Guar Gum | Annual |
| Kosher | Kosher certifying authority | Food-grade Guar Gum | Annual |
| USDA Organic | USDA-accredited certifier | Organic Guar Gum grades | Annual |
| EU Organic | EU-accredited certifier | Organic Guar Gum for EU markets | Annual |
What documentation does an ISO-certified Guar Gum supplier provide?
Why does ISO certification matter when choosing a Guar Gum supplier?
Audit confidence
Pass supplier qualification audits with a certified partner.
Regulatory compliance
ISO-certified suppliers meet EU, US FDA and GCC import requirements.
Consistent quality
ISO 9001:2015 means documented process controls, not just claims.
Preferred supplier status
Many global food brands mandate ISO-certified vendors.
How to verify a Guar Gum supplier's ISO certification
- Request the ISO certificate showing the certificate number and expiry date.
- Verify the certificate number with the issuing body or via the IAF MLA database.
- Request the most recent audit summary or surveillance report.
- Ask for the CAPA (corrective and preventive action) log to see whether non-conformances are being resolved promptly.
Frequently asked questions
Is B D Guar ISO 9001:2015 certified?
Yes. B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd. has been ISO 9001 certified since 2000 and holds current ISO 9001:2015 certification, audited by an internationally accredited third-party body. The certificate is available upon request and covers the design, manufacture, packing and export of Guar Gum powder at our Kalol, Gujarat facility.
Do you hold FSSAI certification?
Yes. B D Guar holds a valid FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) food manufacturing and export licence, which is required for all guar gum exported from India for food use. Licence number is available upon request.
Is your Guar Gum Halal and Kosher certified?
Yes. All food-grade HICOL® Guar Gum grades are certified Halal (Jamiat Ulema-E-Hind) and Kosher. Lot-specific Halal and Kosher certificates can be provided with each shipment to support our customers' own certifications.
Can you provide a Certificate of Analysis for each shipment?
Yes. A batch-wise Certificate of Analysis (COA) is issued for every production lot, covering: viscosity, moisture, ash, protein, pH, acid-insoluble residue, heavy metals, microbiology (TPC, yeast, mold, Salmonella, E. coli). The COA is signed by our QA manager, carries the lot number and is emailed before shipment.
What is the scope of your ISO 22000 certification?
Our ISO 22000 certification covers the entire food safety management system at our Kalol facility: raw material receipt and inspection, guar seed cleaning, dehusking, milling, screening, quality testing, packing, storage and dispatch of food-grade Guar Gum powder (HICOL® E412).