POLARIS has an internal analyses laboratory and realizes fatty acids profiles, Rancimat tests… in order to guarantee the optimal quality of the ingredients

OUR QUALITY SYSTEM

The POLARIS quality system relies on the following bases:

· Sourcing of raw materials: strict control of the materials

· Extraction: various possible extractions (CO2, cold pressure)

· Refining: oils decontamination and deodorization step

· Lipochemistry: different possible forms:
Triglycerides, Ethyl-ester, phospholipids …

· Quality control: internal and external controls

· Qualitysilver® stabilization:
Stabilization of rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids oils

From the selection of raw materials to the elaboration of the finished ingredients, every step is checked and strictly controlled.

The POLARIS quality system also relies on quality labels:

• GMP+: Standard applicable to the ingredients of animal feed

• HACCP: sanitary approval

• Synadiet charter: POLARIS, member of the French organization of natural, dietetic products and food supplements

• GOED : Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega 3s

• Internal quality system based on the ISO 9001 standard: 2008 (not certified)


The reliability of the POLARIS quality system as well as its constant efforts to guarantee the satisfaction of its customers are periodically confirmed by internal and external audits.

Example of the quality approach of POLARIS on marine oils:

· Origin of the small blue fish caught in pure waters

· Respect for species and quotas (FOS label)

· Purity of oils thanks to the Epax purification patent (Stripping: an additional purification step – Patent nr WO 2004/007654 A1)

· Naturality of oils thanks to the Polaris enzymatic natural concentration patent(Patent of EPA and DHA Omega 3s natural enrichment – nr US 6,537, 787 B1)

· Stabilization of oils thanks to the POLARIS Qualitysilver® patented process (Patented process nr FR 05 11354) = Label of proved stabilization