Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The sections below cover the questions we hear most often from procurement professionals and new customers.

If you cannot find what you need, contact us at info@sasmabv.com or submit an inquiry here.

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Company

Sasma is a trader, not a manufacturer. We source bulk alcohol and spirits from an extensive global network of distilleries and producers, giving customers access to a wide range of products — including those that are difficult to source directly. Our value lies in our supplier relationships, market knowledge, and ability to find the right product at the right specification.

Sasma was founded in 2002 in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands. We have more than 100 years of combined industry experience across our team, and have been supplying customers globally across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia for over two decades.

We supply to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, industrial, electronics, and medical sectors. Our product range covers neutral alcohols, bulk spirits, organic alcohol, pharmaceutical grade alcohol, cosmetic grade alcohol, industrial alcohol, and specialty distillates.

Yes. We hold inventory for many of our products, which are available for immediate shipment. Where we do not hold stock, we work within our sourcing network to find solutions quickly. Contact our sales team to confirm availability for your specific requirements.

Sasma operates warehouses in the Netherlands and the United States. Our new purpose-built warehouse and blending facility in Halsteren, Noord-Brabant — strategically located between the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp — is now operational. We also hold inventory in the United States to serve North American customers.

Our website is informational only. We do not take orders through the website. To place an order or request a quotation, contact us by phone or email, or submit an inquiry here.

Products

Minimum order quantities are 1,000 litres for spirits and 10,000 litres for neutral alcohol and industrial alcohol. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements, including packaging format and shipment options.

We supply in ISO tanks, IBCs, and HDPE drums. Packaging options vary by product. Contact our sales team for availability by product and volume.

Visit our Logistics page for additional details.

We do not publish a fixed price list as pricing depends on product specifications, volume, origin, and market conditions at the time of inquiry. Contact us with your requirements and our team will provide a quotation.

We source globally. Our network spans distilleries and producers across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. For products with legally defined origins — such as Scotch Whisky, Cognac, or Armagnac — origin is confirmed and documented. For other products, origin details may be withheld to protect sourcing confidentiality. Full documentation is provided with every shipment.

We supply a wide range of bulk whiskies including:

Visit our whisky product pages for the full range.

Yes. Sasma can supply both animal and vegetable cream bases for use in cream liqueur production. Animal cream bases are derived from dairy and provide a rich, full-bodied mouthfeel suited to traditional cream liqueur profiles. Vegetable cream bases are plant-derived — typically from coconut, soy, or almond — and are suitable for vegan-certified or dairy-free formulations. Both options are available for B2B buyers developing or scaling cream liqueur products. Contact our sales team to discuss specifications and availability.

Yes. Our Halsteren facility offers in-house blending, mixing, and dilution services. We can blend alcohols and spirits to precise specifications and dilute to exact ABV requirements using our reverse osmosis water system. This is available to customers requiring customised formulations or specific product strengths for downstream production. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Operations and Logistics

Shipment times vary by destination and product availability. As a general guide, delivery takes between one and five weeks from order confirmation depending on your location. For customers requiring faster turnaround, products held in our Zoetermeer or Halsteren warehouses can be dispatched more quickly. Contact our logistics team for a specific timeline.

We work with customers to establish payment terms that suit both parties. Contact our sales team to discuss terms for your specific requirements.

Yes. Licensing requirements vary by country and product type. Within the European Union, buyers are required to hold an EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System) licence to receive excisable goods. We can advise on what is required for your location and product. Contact us before placing your first order and we will guide you through the process.

Start by submitting an inquiry via our website or contacting us directly at info@sasmabv.com. Our sales team will discuss your product requirements, volume, packaging, delivery location, and any certification needs. We will provide a quotation and, if required, arrange a sample for evaluation before your order is confirmed.

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Quality and Certifications

Sasma holds the following certifications: FSSC 22000, EU Organic, USDA NOP, Kosher (KLBD), Non-GMO, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), EU REACH compliance, and SEDEX membership. All current certificates are available to download on our Certificates page.

Yes. Sasma holds FSSC 22000 certification, one of the most rigorous food safety management standards in the world, recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The certificate is available to download on our certifications page.

Yes. Sasma holds both EU Organic and USDA NOP certification, enabling us to supply certified organic bulk alcohol to customers across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Full certification documentation is provided with every organic order.

Yes. Sasma offers kosher certified alcohol and spirits, certified by KLBD — the largest kosher certification agency in Europe. Kosher handling requirements are applied throughout sourcing, production, and logistics.

Yes. Selected products in our range meet United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards. We can also supply alcohol products that meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-grade applications. Contact our team to confirm availability and documentation for your specific requirements.

Most of our products are Non-GMO verified. Non-GMO alcohol is available upon request and is supplied with the relevant compliance documentation.

Yes. Sasma is registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and our products comply with EU REACH regulations.

Yes. Sasma holds an FDA compliance statement for our food-grade alcohol products. Clients in the United States can be confident that our products meet FDA standards for quality and purity.

Yes. Our Zoetermeer headquarters houses a fully equipped analytical laboratory with the following instruments:

  • Thermo Scientific Gas Chromatograph — impurity testing
  • Anton Paar Density Meter — alcoholic strength measurement
  • Shimadzu UV Spectrophotometer — purity analysis
  • Hanna pH Meter — acidity measurement
  • Büchi Alcohol Distillation Instrument — alcohol percentage in spirits
  • Titration System — water content measurement

The laboratory also includes a dedicated tasting panel for organoleptic assessment of pure alcohol samples. Our Halsteren facility has an additional Anton Paar Density Meter and Shimadzu UV-Vis Spectrometer for on-site first-level verification.

Yes. We supply samples to customers prior to order placement. Samples are provided with the relevant Certificate of Analysis and specification sheet. Contact us at info@sasmabv.com to arrange a sample.

Yes. A Certificate of Analysis is provided as standard with every shipment. For specific product documentation prior to ordering, contact our team and we will provide the relevant certificates and specification sheets.

Get In Touch

Sasma BV is one of the world’s largest independently owned suppliers of premium high-quality bulk alcohol and bulk spirits.

Our sales, logistics, and operations teams support every order from first inquiry through to final delivery. Contact us by phone or email, or submit an inquiry using the form linked below.

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