A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is a contractual document issued by a quality control service that summarizes all analyses and tests performed on a product. It certifies that the product has undergone tests according to specific standards and methods, comparing results to predefined specifications (internal, regulatory, or customer requirements).

This document is crucial as it provides the "green light" to release a batch and serves as documentary evidence of both conformity and sanitary safety of food products.

CIKLab automates CoA generation through three simple steps:

• Consolidation: All analyses and laboratories (internal and subcontracted) in one application
• Automation: Batch management based on your control plans with predefined analyses, methods, frequencies, and laboratories
• One-click generation: When all results are entered and batch compliance is established, a single click generates your CoA in PDF format with lot status, date, and electronic signature

CIKLab CoAs include comprehensive sections following industry standards:

• Product identification: Latin/scientific name, brand, logo, lot number, article code, manufacturing/expiry dates
• Customizable top section: CAS number, extraction ratio, origin, botanical name, customer name, etc.
• Analysis results: Analysis name, method/standard, specification, result, unit
• Customizable bottom section: Packaging, storage conditions, disclaimer
• Batch status: Conforming/Non-conforming/Acceptable with reservations
• Validation: Signatory name, date/time, "electronically validated" mention

Using CIKLab eliminates common problems associated with manual CoA creation:

• Zero errors: Data entered once, no manual processing in Word/Excel
• Predefined elements: No risk of using wrong templates for different clients or regulations
• Secure validation: Electronic signature with date/time based on user rights
• Organized and secure: Password-protected storage ensuring optimal accessibility and integrity
• Time-saving: Automated generation instead of manual document creation

Yes! CIKLab allows you to easily configure which elements appear on your CoA. You can customize both the top section (CAS number, origin, botanical name, customer information, etc.) and the bottom section (packaging details, storage conditions, disclaimers) according to your specific needs and customer requirements.

Additionally, a user rights matrix allows you to control who can generate Certificates of Analysis within your organization.

CIKLab consolidates all analyses from both internal laboratories and subcontracted partners in one single application. This creates a dynamic "catalog" of analyses that you can use to build and automate your control plans. All results are centralized, eliminating the need to manage multiple spreadsheets or systems, and ensuring all data is available for CoA generation regardless of the testing source.

All generated CoAs are automatically:

• Linked to their respective validated lots
• Stored securely in the application
• Available for download in PDF format
• Dated and electronically signed
• Protected by password-based access control

This ensures complete traceability and easy retrieval of certificates whenever needed for audits, customer requests, or regulatory compliance.

Yes! CIKLab CoAs adhere to industry standards across multiple sectors including food, cosmetics, ingredients, and dietary supplements. The flexible customization options allow you to adapt the certificate format to meet specific regulatory requirements and customer expectations in each industry, while maintaining the same streamlined workflow and automation benefits.