Quality & Documentation

Traceable
to the lot.

Every MATSU lot ships with an English Certificate of Analysis, residual pesticide and heavy metals reports, phytosanitary certificate, and origin documentation. Procurement-ready, on the day of dispatch.

Sample Certificate of Analysis

A redacted sample of our standard per-lot COA, showing the structure buyers receive with every shipment. Residual pesticide results are reported against EU MRL thresholds. Heavy metals are reported against global regulation limits. Identifying details are removed for the sample.

Sample MATSU lot Certificate of Analysis with redacted identifying data, showing COA structure, residual pesticide results, and heavy metals analysis
MATSU Sample COA (PDF)
Sample document. Identifying details redacted.
Download Sample COA

What You Receive, Per Lot

Certificate of Analysis
English. Lot-specific. Residual pesticides, heavy metals, microbiological testing.
Residual Pesticide Report
Against EU MRL thresholds. Additional jurisdictions on request.
Heavy Metals Report
Lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury. Against global regulation limits.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued for destinations requiring export clearance. US FDA, EU, UK, SG, HK.
Origin & Production
Farm, harvest period, processing method, milling date.
Packing List & Invoice
Customs-ready. FOB Japan default. CIF / DDP on request for established accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation does MATSU provide per lot?
Each lot ships with an English Certificate of Analysis (COA) covering residual pesticides, heavy metals, and microbial testing. Phytosanitary certificates are issued on request for destinations requiring them (US FDA, EU, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong).
Is MATSU matcha organic certified?
Selected grades carry JAS Organic certification. EU Organic and USDA Organic equivalents are available on a lot-by-lot basis. Specify requirements in your catalogue request.
How long before shipment are documents ready?
Standard lead time is 2 to 3 weeks from order. COA and phytosanitary documents are finalized in the final 3 to 5 business days and sent ahead of dispatch.
Can MATSU match my in-house COA template?
Yes. Hotel and manufacturer clients often require specific fields. Share your template with your catalogue request and we will format accordingly where data is available.
What are the shipping incoterms?
Default is FOB Japan. CIF and DDP can be arranged for established accounts on request.
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