Brazil Nuts Procurement Checklist for Wholesale Buyers

Product

• Format confirmed — Shelled Whole, In Shell, Broken, or Granulated (compare formats)
• Grade / size confirmed (grading guide)
• Sample requested and reviewed, if this is a new supplier or grade

Quantity

• Quantity tier decided — 1 pallet, multiple pallets, or full container
• Exact tonnage/unit count specified, if known
• Recurring or one-off requirement identified

Quality

• Specification sheet requested for the exact grade/format (specifications guide)
• Aflatoxin compliance confirmed (EU Regulation 2023/915)
• Pesticide residue compliance confirmed
• Microbiological requirements stated, if your own QA program requires specific testing
• Defect and foreign-matter tolerance confirmed

Documentation

• Certificate of Analysis (COA) requested per shipment
• Batch/lot traceability confirmed
• Origin declaration confirmed
• Relevant certifications identified (see Quality & Food Safety)

Logistics

• Delivery destination confirmed
• Packaging requirements stated (packaging guide)
• Preferred delivery date communicated
• Commercial terms (Incoterms, payment terms) confirmed directly with the supplier

Ready to request a quotation? Use this checklist to prepare your RFQ — product, grade, quantity, destination, and any documentation requirement are enough to get a first quotation started.