Quality Management

Quality is at the core of everything Sasma does — from sourcing and testing to logistics and delivery

Sasma’s commitment to quality is built into every stage of the supply chain. We hold some of the most rigorous internationally recognised certifications in the food safety and alcohol industry, operate two in-house laboratories, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system that covers every product we supply.

For our customers, this means consistent product quality, full traceability, and complete documentation — from first inquiry through to final delivery.

Quality Control Process

Quality control at Sasma operates across three levels:

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Supplier Qualification

We carefully vet and audit all suppliers before adding them to our supply network. Regular audits and evaluations ensure our suppliers consistently meet Sasma's quality criteria and relevant certification standards.

Product Testing

Selected products are tested in our in-house laboratories against defined quality parameters including purity, alcohol strength, impurity levels, pH, and water content. Results are documented and available to buyers on request.

Documentation & Traceability

Documented and available to buyers on request. Documentation & traceability — every shipment is accompanied by full quality documentation including Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Batch-specific documentation ensures complete traceability from source to delivery.
A gloved hand handles a glass bottle with amber liquid in a lab, surrounded by other bottles and containers. The scene is clean and sterile.

Supplier Qualification

We carefully vet and audit all suppliers before adding them to our supply network. Regular audits and evaluations ensure our suppliers consistently meet Sasma's quality criteria and relevant certification standards.

Product Testing

Selected products are tested in our in-house laboratories against defined quality parameters including purity, alcohol strength, impurity levels, pH, and water content. Results are documented and available to buyers on request.
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Documentation & Traceability

Documented and available to buyers on request. Documentation & traceability — every shipment is accompanied by full quality documentation including Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Batch-specific documentation ensures complete traceability from source to delivery.

Our Certifications

FSSC22000

Sasma is certified to FSSC 22000 — one of the highest internationally recognised food safety management standards. FSSC 22000 covers the full scope of our supply chain operations, ensuring that our sourcing, handling, testing, packaging, and logistics processes meet the most demanding food safety and quality requirements globally. This certification gives buyers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries confidence in Sasma as a verified, compliant supplier.

Organic Certification

Sasma is certified European Organic and USDA NOP by the Control Union in the Netherlands. Our organic certification covers the sourcing, handling, and supply of certified organic alcohol across our full organic product range — from organic wheat and rye alcohol to organic sugarcane and grape alcohol.

Kosher Certification

Sasma's Kosher-certified products are certified by KLBD — the largest Kosher certification agency in Europe. We work closely with accredited rabbis to ensure our Kosher products and handling meet all required standards from production through to delivery.

Non-GMO

Sasma carries Non-GMO verification on applicable alcohol products. Full documentation confirming Non-GMO status is available on request for any batch we supply.

Regulatory Compliance

Sasma is REACH compliant and registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for the products we supply in Europe. Our products comply with US FDA requirements and international food safety standards including EU, Codex, and Japanese Pharmacopeia standards where applicable.

Our Labratories

Zoetermeer Laboratory

Sasma’s primary in-house laboratory is located at our headquarters in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands. Equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instruments and staffed by a trained, experienced quality team, our Zoetermeer laboratory conducts full product analysis including gas chromatography testing for trace impurities. The laboratory also features a dedicated tasting and sensory evaluation area for organoleptic assessment of spirits and alcohol products.

Our Zoetermeer laboratory is equipped with:

  • Thermo Scientific Gas Chromatograph — detects and measures trace impurities in alcohol
  • Anton Paar Density Meter — precisely measures alcohol strength (% ABV)Shimadzu UV
  • Spectrophotometer — analyses samples for contaminants and impurities
  • Hanna pH Meter — measures the acidity of alcohol
  • Büchi Alcohol Distillation Instrument — determines alcohol percentage in spirits
  • Titration System — measures water content in alcohol

Halsteren Laboratory

Sasma’s new warehouse and blending facility in Halsteren — strategically located between the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam — features a dedicated on-site laboratory for rapid first-control quality testing. Before any product is approved for dispatch from Halsteren, it undergoes two critical quality checks on-site:

  • Anton Paar Density Meter — measures alcoholic content to confirm the product meets specification
  • Shimadzu UV-Vis Spectrometer — conducts purity testing to verify product quality

Products requiring full gas chromatography analysis for trace impurity testing are forwarded to our Zoetermeer laboratory. This two-stage testing process ensures that every product leaving Halsteren has passed initial quality control before full laboratory sign-off — giving buyers confidence in both the speed and rigour of our quality assurance process.

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Documentation Available Upon Request

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Origin certificates
• Pharmacopeia compliance certificates (BP, EP, USP, JP)
• Batch release certificates
• Organic certification documents (EU Organic, USDA NOP)
• Kosher certificates
• Non-GMO documentation
• GMP certificates
• REACH compliance documentation
• FDA compliance statement

Contact our sales team or visit our certifications page to request documentation for your specific product and market.

Why Choose Sasma?

Sasma BV is one of the world’s largest independently owned bulk alcohol and spirits suppliers. Since 2002, we have supplied brand owners, bottlers, and private label producers in over 70 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We are certified to FSSC 22000 — one of the highest internationally recognised food safety management standards — ensuring traceability and compliance across our supply chain.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Sasma is FSSC 22000 certified — one of the most rigorous food safety management standards in the world, recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). FSSC 22000 incorporates ISO 22000 as its foundation, covering food safety risk control, supply chain integrity, and operational management systems. The certificate is available to download on our Certificates page.

Yes. Sasma is happy to provide product samples for testing and evaluation before you commit to a bulk order. Samples are supplied with accompanying Certificates of Analysis and specification sheets. Contact our sales team to arrange.

Yes. Sasma is certified European Organic and USDA NOP by the Control Union in the Netherlands. Full organic certification documentation is available with every organic product shipment.

Yes. Sasma’s Kosher-certified products are certified by KLBD — the largest Kosher certification agency in Europe. Contact our sales team to confirm Kosher certification availability for the product you require.

Yes. Sasma supplies pharmaceutical grade alcohol produced under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions and compliant with BP, EP, USP, and JP pharmacopeia standards depending on the product. Contact our sales team to confirm the appropriate grade for your application.

Yes. Sasma is fully REACH compliant and registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for the products we supply in Europe, ensuring compliance with all EU chemical safety requirements.

Yes. Sasma meets FDA requirements for food-grade and beverage-grade alcohol. An FDA compliance statement is on file for our products. Contact our sales team for documentation.