Compliance
Compliance is our job, not yours
Every container enters under LatinXchange LLC as importer of record. Here is what that covers and what each plant certifies.
What the importer of record covers
FDA registration
Every plant we import from is registered with FDA; LatinXchange files prior notice for each shipment.
FSVP
Foreign Supplier Verification Program: hazard analysis, supplier approval and records for each plant, kept by LatinXchange.
U.S. labeling
English (or bilingual) statement of identity, ingredients, allergens, Nutrition Facts and lot code validated before shipping.
Storage and handling
Dry, ventilated warehousing; temperature-controlled rooms for chocolates; FIFO and lot traceability from plant to your dock.
Recall plan
Lot-level traceability by customer and date, with a joint protocol with each manufacturer.
FDA registration numbers, FSVP summaries and certificates are available to distributors during onboarding. They are not published.
Plants
Certifications per plant
Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L.
El Coyol, Alajuela, Costa Rica
FSSC 22000
Coyol and San Carlos plants (v6); Gallito and beverage plants in certification
ISO 17025:2017
Quality and food-safety laboratories
HACCP
All plants
Embotelladora de Sula S.A.
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
ISO 9001
Quality management, San Pedro Sula plant
HACCP
Food safety plan
FSSC 22000
Food safety system
AIB
AIB International inspection
Grupo Forcca S.A. de C.V.
Cantarranas, Francisco Morazán, Honduras
ISO 9001:2015
Formulation, production, bottling and storage
HACCP
Food safety plan
Certifications as reported by each manufacturer (Dos Pinos Sustainability Report 2025; Emsula export catalog and certificates 2026; Grupo Forcca press release).
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