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Standards & Certifications

Apical is committed towards manufacturing excellence and we have been working towards the attainment of highly regarded nationally and internationally recognised sustainability standards and certifications.

Not only are we committed to our sustainability journey, we also understand today’s market requirements and the value that our products’ certifications provide to our customers and other stakeholders.

These certifications provide relevant information about our products that are verifiable by the regulatory bodies that issue them. This helps us to continuously improve our business in terms of the environmental sustainability, safety and health and quality of our products. These include commitments to no deforestation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss as well as respecting human rights and local communities.

Apical works closely with these professional standard systems and certification bodies to ensure the satisfactory implementation of products standards.

DUMAI PLANT CERTIFICATIONS

ISCC EU

RSPO Supply Chain Certification Systems

Check our progress at www.rspo.org

Kosher

Halal

GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance

GMP

MARUNDA PLANT CERTIFICATIONS

RSPO Supply Chain Certification Systems

Check our progress at www.rspo.org

Kosher

Halal

GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance

Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015

Food Safety Management System ISO 22000:2005

Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000)

TANJUNG BALAI PLANT CERTIFICATIONS

Kosher

Halal

KUTAI REFINERY NUSANTARA CERTIFICATIONS

ISCC EU

RSPO Supply Chain Certification Systems

Kosher

Halal

BIO-OILS CERTIFICATIONS

ISCC EU

Kosher

Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015

Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015

Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007


Name of Certification	ISCC EU
Facility/ Scope Certified	SDS - CET Storage, Refinery and KCP CEP - Biodiesel
Valid Till	April 13, 2020
Certified By	SGS Germany
Description of Certification	ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a globally leading certification system covering the entire supply chain and all kinds of biobased feedstocks and renewables. With ISCC, companies can demonstrate their commitment towards environmentally and socially responsible production and sourcing of sustainable and deforestation free raw materials. ISCC applies strict rules, compensation for new plantings is not allowed.


Name of Certification	RSPO Supply Chain Certification Systems
Facility/ Scope Certified	Purchase PK, CSPO and CSPKO, packing, sales and storage of CSPO and CSPKO and its derivative products
Valid Till	August 29, 2022
Certified By	Control Union Certifications
Description of Certification	The Palm Oil supply chain extends from the plantations to the end retail user in a complex web. In response to this challenge, the RSPO Supply Chain Certification scheme was developed to assure the user of the integrity of the certified RSPO oil. There are four supply chain mechanisms under this certification scheme.


Name of Certification	Kosher
Facility/ Scope Certified	- Crude Palm Kernel Oil - Palm Kernel Meal - Crude Palm Oil - Crude Palm Kernel Olein (CPKL) - Crude Palm Kernel Stearin (CPKS) - RBD Palm Oil - Palm Fatty Acid Distillate - RBD Palm Stearin - RBD Palm Olein - Crude Palm Olein - Crude Palm Stearin - Soft Stearin - RBD Palm Kernel Oil - Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate - RBD Coconut Oil (RBDCNO) - Coconut Fatty Acid Distillate (CNFAD) - Crude Coconut Oil (CCNO) - RBD Palm Kernel Olein (RBDPKL) - RBD Palm Kernel Stearin (RBDPKS) - Split Palm Kernel Fatty Acid - Split RBD Palm Stearin Fatty Acid - Split Palm Oil Fatty Acid - Crude Glycerine - Splitting RBD Palm Kernel Fatty Acid (SRBDPKFA)
Valid Till	September 18, 2020
Certified By	Orthodox Jewish Community of Singapore
Description of Certification	Kosher certification is intended to comply with policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity and quality. Kosher refers to a set of intricate biblical laws that detail the types of food that a Jewish person may eat and the ways in which it may be prepared.


Name of Certification	Halal
Facility/ Scope Certified	SDS - Refinery, KCP & Oleochemical Products CEP - Biodiesel Products
Valid Till	May 2, 2020
Certified By	Majelis Ulama Indonesia
Description of Certification	Halal Certification is a process through a certain procedure that involve both producer and LPPOM MUI (The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Assessment Agency) to prove that the materials used, production facility, production process and halal assurance system of the producer have met halal requirement of LPPOM MUI, thus the products produced can be declared as halal products by Fatwa Committee and written in a halal certificate.


Name of Certification	GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance
Facility/ Scope Certified	SDS KCP & Refinery Products
Valid Till	November 28, 2020
Certified By	Sucofindo International Certification Services
Description of Certification	The GMP+ Feed Certification scheme was initiated and developed in 1992 by the Dutch feed industry in response to various more or less serious incidents involving contamination in feed materials. Although it started as a national scheme, it has developed to become an international scheme that is managed by GMP+ International in collaboration with various international stakeholders.


Name of Certification	GMP
Facility/ Scope Certified	SDS Refinery, KCP & Oleochemical Products
Valid Till	November 27, 2021
Certified By	Sucofindo International Certification Services
Description of Certification	GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is a system to ensure that products meet food safety, quality and legal requirements.


Name of Certification	RSPO Supply Chain Certification Systems
Facility/ Scope Certified	Purchase certified CPO, into processing, packing/filling, storage and sales of CPO derivative products (RPO)
Valid Till	May 15, 2022
Certified By	Control Union Certifications
Description of Certification	The Palm Oil supply chain extends from the plantations to the end retail user in a complex web. In response to this challenge, the RSPO Supply Chain Certification scheme was developed to assure the user of the integrity of the certified RSPO oil. There are four supply chain mechanisms under this certification scheme.


Name of Certification	Kosher
Facility/ Scope Certified	- RBD Palm Oil - RBD Palm Olein - RBD Palm Stearin - RBD Palm Kernel Oil - RBD Hydrogenated Palm Oil - RBD Hydrogenated Palm Olein - RBD Hydrogenated Palm Stearin - RBD Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil - RBD Hydrogenated Coconut Oil - RBD Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Stearin - Cooking Oil - Palm Flakes/Hydrogenated Palm Stearin - Palm Fatty Acid Distillate - Coconut Fatty Acid Distillate - Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate - RBD Coconut Oil - RBD Palm Kernel Olein - RBD Palm Kernel Stearin - RBD Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Olein - Feed Fat / Feed Material / Powder Fat
Valid Till	September 19, 2020
Certified By	Orthodox Jewish Community of Singapore
Description of Certification	Kosher certification is intended to comply with policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity and quality. Kosher refers to a set of intricate biblical laws that detail the types of food that a Jewish person may eat and the ways in which it may be prepared.


Name of Certification	Halal
Facility/ Scope Certified	AAJ Marunda
Valid Till	March 27, 2020
Certified By	Majelis Ulama Indonesia
Description of Certification	Halal Certification is a process through a certain procedure that involve both producer and LPPOM MUI (The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Assessment Agency) to prove that the materials used, production facility, production process and halal assurance system of the producer have met halal requirement of LPPOM MUI, thus the products produced can be declared as halal products by Fatwa Committee and written in a halal certificate.


Name of Certification	GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance
Facility/ Scope Certified	- GMP B1.CF Production & Processing of Compund Feeds for Productive Livestock - GMP B1.F Production & Processing of Feed Materials for Productive Livestock
Valid Till	May 26, 2021
Certified By	Control Union Certifications
Description of Certification	The GMP+ Feed Certification scheme was initiated and developed in 1992 by the Dutch feed industry in response to various more or less serious incidents involving contamination in feed materials. Although it started as a national scheme, it has developed to become an international scheme that is managed by GMP+ International in collaboration with various international stakeholders.


Name of Certification	Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015
Facility/ Scope Certified	The design/ development and manufacture of RBD (Refined Bleached Deodorized) Palm Oil and its derivatives, RBD Coconut Oil and its derivatives, RBD Palm Kernel Oil and its derivatives, Cooking Oil Shortening/ Baker's Fat/ Frying Fat/ BOS (Butter Oil Substitute)/ Specialty Fat Margarine, Vegetable Ghee, Fat Powder, Palm Flakes and Blended Oil packed in bulk and retail packaging
Valid Till	August 28, 2022
Certified By	SAI Global Indonesia
Description of Certification	A quality management system (QMS) is a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives. A QMS helps coordinate and direct an organization’s activities to meet customer and regulatory requirements and improve its effectiveness and efficiency on a continuous basis.


Name of Certification	Food Safety Management System ISO 22000:2005
Facility/ Scope Certified	The Design/ development, Manufacture and Packing of Feed Fat/ Feed Material/ Feed Ingredient/ Powder Fat/ Palm Wax and Palm Flakes in Bulk and Retail Packaging
Valid Till	July 14, 2020
Certified By	SAI Global Indonesia
Description of Certification	ISO 22000:2005 specifies requirements for a food safety management system where an organization in the food chain needs to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards in order to ensure that food is safe at the time of human consumption.


Name of Certification	Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000)
Facility/ Scope Certified	The manufacture of RBD (Refined Bleached Deodorized) Palm Oil and its derivatives, RBD Coconut Oil and its derivatives, RBD Palm Kernel Oil and its derivatives, Cooking Oil, Shortening/ Baker’s Fat/ Frying Fat/ BOS (Butter Oil Substitute)/ Specialty Fat, Margarine, Vegetable Ghee, and Blended Oil packed in retail pack and in bulk
Valid Till	July 14, 2020
Certified By	SAI Global Indonesia
Description of Certification	FSSC22000 provides a framework for effectively safeguarding food safety responsibilities within an organisation. Based on a foundation of ISO standards and with scopes recognised by Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), FSSC 22000 creates an effective structure for food safety management, supply chain management, and control of food safety hazards.


Name of Certification	Kosher
Facility/ Scope Certified	AAJ Tanjung Balai
Valid Till	February 1, 2021
Certified By	Orthodox Jewish Community of Singapore
Description of Certification	Kosher certification is intended to comply with policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity and quality. Kosher refers to a set of intricate biblical laws that detail the types of food that a Jewish person may eat and the ways in which it may be prepared.


AAJ Tanjung Balai	Halal
Facility/ Scope Certified	AAJ Tanjung Balai
Valid Till	March 27, 2020
Certified By	Majelis Ulama Indonesia
Description of Certification	Halal Certification is a process through a certain procedure that involve both producer and LPPOM MUI (The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Assessment Agency) to prove that the materials used, production facility, production process and halal assurance system of the producer have met halal requirement of LPPOM MUI, thus the products produced can be declared as halal products by Fatwa Committee and written in a halal certificate.


Name of Certification	ISCC EU
Facility/ Scope Certified	PT Kutai Refinery Nusantara
Valid Till	March 23, 2020
Certified By	SGS Germany
Description of Certification	ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a globally leading certification system covering the entire supply chain and all kinds of biobased feedstocks and renewables. With ISCC, companies can demonstrate their commitment towards environmentally and socially responsible production and sourcing of sustainable and deforestation free raw materials. ISCC applies strict rules, compensation for new plantings is not allowed.


Name of Certification	RSPO Supply Chain Certification Systems
Facility/ Scope Certified	Purchasing, Storage and Processing of RSPO Certified Sustainable Crude Palm Oil using Mass Balance System, Sales of RBD Palm Oil, RBD Palm Olein and RBD Stearin and PFAD and its derivates
Valid Till	June 14, 2022
Certified By	SGS Indonesia
Description of Certification	The Palm Oil supply chain extends from the plantations to the end retail user in a complex web. In response to this challenge, the RSPO Supply Chain Certification scheme was developed to assure the user of the integrity of the certified RSPO oil. There are four supply chain mechanisms under this certification scheme.


Name of Certification	Kosher
Facility/ Scope Certified	- RBD Palm Oil - RBD Palm Olein - RBD Palm Stearin - Palm Fatty Acid Distillated - Palm Methyl Ester - Palm Stearin Methyl Ester - Crude Glycerin - Fatty Matters - Crude Palm Oil - Palm Oil Methyl Ester - Palm Olein Methyl Ester
Valid Till	February 1, 2021
Certified By	Orthodox Jewish Community of Singapore
Description of Certification	Kosher certification is intended to comply with policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity and quality. Kosher refers to a set of intricate biblical laws that detail the types of food that a Jewish person may eat and the ways in which it may be prepared.


Name of Certification	Halal
Facility/ Scope Certified	- Palm Fatty Acid Distillate - Palm Methyl Ester - Crude Glycerin - Fatty Matter - Palm Stearin Methyl Ester - RBD Palm Oil - RBD Palm Olein - RBDPST
Valid Till	May 2, 2020
Certified By	Majelis Ulama Indonesia
Description of Certification	Halal Certification is a process through a certain procedure that involve both producer and LPPOM MUI (The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Assessment Agency) to prove that the materials used, production facility, production process and halal assurance system of the producer have met halal requirement of LPPOM MUI, thus the products produced can be declared as halal products by Fatwa Committee and written in a halal certificate.


Name of Certification	ISCC EU
Facility/ Scope Certified	Bio Oils Huelva SLU
Valid Till	August 31, 2020
Certified By	Control Union Poland
Description of Certification	ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a globally leading certification system covering the entire supply chain and all kinds of biobased feedstocks and renewables. With ISCC, companies can demonstrate their commitment towards environmentally and socially responsible production and sourcing of sustainable and deforestation free raw materials. ISCC applies strict rules, compensation for new plantings is not allowed.


Name of Certification	Kosher
Facility/ Scope Certified	- Distilled Free Fatty Acids - Glycerine
Valid Till	May 26, 2020
Certified By	London Beth Din Kashrut Division (KLBD)
Description of Certification	Kosher certification is intended to comply with policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity and quality. Kosher refers to a set of intricate biblical laws that detail the types of food that a Jewish person may eat and the ways in which it may be prepared.


Name of Certification	Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015
Facility/ Scope Certified	Biodiesel, Advanced Biofuels, Glycerine, Free Fatty Acids and Gums Production
Valid Till	July 23, 2021
Certified By	Bureau Veritas Iberia S.L.
Description of Certification	A quality management system (QMS) is a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives. A QMS helps coordinate and direct an organization’s activities to meet customer and regulatory requirements and improve its effectiveness and efficiency on a continuous basis.


Name of Certification	Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015
Facility/ Scope Certified	Biodiesel, Advanced Biofuels, Glycerine, Free Fatty Acids and Gums Production
Valid Till	July 23, 2021
Certified By	Bureau Veritas Iberia S.L.
Description of Certification	ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders as well as contributing to the environmental pillar of sustainability.


Name of Certification	Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007
Facility/ Scope Certified	Biodiesel, Partially Refined Oil Hr, Glycerine, Free Fatty Acids and Gums Production
Valid Till	October 30, 2020
Certified By	Bureau Veritas Iberia S.L.
Description of Certification	OHSAS 18001 is an international standard giving requirements related to Health and Safety Management Systems. It enables an organization to identify and control its health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, comply with legislation and improve operational performance.