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Documented.
Certified. Ready.

Compliance documentation is one of the biggest barriers to sourcing from African suppliers. We treat it as a core competency — not an afterthought.

Core certifications

What comes with
every shipment.

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Phytosanitary Certificate

NAQS — National Agricultural Quarantine Service

Mandatory for all plant-origin exports from Nigeria. Confirms the product has been inspected and is free from regulated pests and diseases. Required by virtually all importing countries.

Every shipment
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NEPC Export Registration

Nigeria Export Promotion Council

Zingvera is registered with NEPC. Our registration number appears on all commercial documentation. NEPC registration is required for formal Nigerian agro-exports.

On all documents
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Certificate of Origin

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce (NACCIMA)

Confirms the product's country of origin as Nigeria. Required for customs clearance in most markets and for qualifying under preferential trade agreements.

Every shipment
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Commercial Invoice & Packing List

Zingvera / Rivenson Capital

Full commercial documentation including product description, HS code, quantity, gross/net weight, packaging details, FOB value, and buyer/seller details.

Every shipment
EU market compliance

Meeting EU
entry requirements.

The EU is our primary target export market. Entry requires compliance with the EU General Food Law, pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), and food safety documentation standards under the EU Food Hygiene Regulations.

We align our sourcing and processing practices with these requirements from the outset — because building compliance in retrospectively is far harder than building it in from the start.

Pesticide MRL compliance

Active

We source from cooperatives that use approved inputs. EU MRL testing documentation available on request through accredited Nigerian laboratories.

HACCP-aligned processing

Active

Our Lagos facility follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) principles. Full process documentation available for buyer quality audits.

Aflatoxin testing

On request

Aflatoxin testing for ginger and hibiscus available on request from accredited labs. Required by some EU buyers, especially in food manufacturing.

EU Organic certification

In progress

We are working toward EU organic certification for our cooperative sourcing base. This will enable entry into the premium organic ingredient market segment.

Trade terms

How we work
with buyers.

Incoterm
FOB Lagos
Port Apapa or Tin Can Island. CIF available for established buyers.
Payment
30/70 split
30% advance on PO, 70% against bill of lading copy. LC available.
Currencies
EUR · GBP · USD
Invoicing in buyer's preferred major currency.
Minimum sample
50–100 kg
Hibiscus from 50 kg, ginger from 100 kg, shipped LCL.
Lead time
10–21 days
10–14 days hibiscus, 10–21 days ginger after PO confirmation.
Response time
48 hours
All sample and quote requests responded to within 48 hours.

Have specific compliance requirements?

We're happy to discuss specific certification or testing requirements. Get in touch and we'll confirm what we can provide.

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