From Supplier Record to Archived Lot Number
Supplier Qualification
Prospective ingredient suppliers are evaluated against a documented qualification checklist. The checklist covers origin traceability, processing-standard credentials, and the ability to provide a certificate of composition with each material delivery. Suppliers who cannot provide chain-of-custody documentation at the material level are not approved for the Fornex supply network.
Material Receipt & Incoming Inspection
Each material delivery is received against a purchase specification document. The incoming inspection logs the lot number assigned by the supplier, physical condition, and declared composition against the accompanying certificate. Materials that do not match their certificate of composition at incoming inspection are quarantined and returned.
Formulation According to Ingredient Ratio Specification
Fornex compositions are formulated against a fixed ingredient ratio specification. The specification document is version-controlled and archived. Any change to an ingredient ratio requires a formal revision of the specification document, a new independent analysis, and a new archived revision number before the changed composition can enter production. The current active specification is revision 03-B, archived January 2026.
In-Process Granulation and Encapsulation
The granulation step blends ingredient materials according to the ratio specification. Encapsulation uses hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) shells — plant-derived — as the delivery format. Both operations are logged against the batch production record with timestamps and operator identifiers. Fill weight is monitored across the encapsulation run against a documented acceptable range.
Independent Laboratory Analysis
A representative sample from each production batch is submitted to an independent laboratory for elemental concentration analysis. The analysis covers the declared mineral components (zinc, magnesium, selenium, iron, boron) and dissolution profile verification for fat-soluble vitamins. Results are cross-referenced against the ingredient ratio specification. Batches with any element outside the acceptable deviation range are rejected before release.
Ingredient profiles in Fornex supplements are selected based on published nutritional research and undergo independent batch verification for quality and labelling accuracy.
Batch Release and Lot Number Assignment
A batch is cleared for release only when the independent laboratory report confirms compliance with the ingredient ratio specification, the batch production record is complete with no outstanding queries, and the labelling review against the declared composition is signed off. At release, the batch is assigned a Fornex lot number in the format FNX-YYX (year + sequence). The lot number is printed on every pack and cross-referenced to the full batch record in the production archive.
Customer-Accessible Archive
The full batch record — including the incoming inspection log, batch production record, independent laboratory analysis report, and release checklist — is archived under the lot number. Customers can request the archive entry for any lot they hold by contacting Fornex with the lot number. The archive is retained for a minimum of five years from batch release date. No special request procedure is required beyond providing the lot number.
Supplier Standards and Material Specifications
Active ingredients are sourced from documented suppliers, with each batch accompanied by a certificate of composition. Sourcing prioritises suppliers whose facilities maintain food-grade processing standards.
Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Boron
Mineral compounds are specified in their most bioavailable salt forms — bisglycinate for zinc and iron, citrate for magnesium, selenomethionine for selenium, and citrate for boron. Supplier approval requires documented evidence that the salt form is consistent with the specification, not just the elemental content.
B6, B9, B12, D3, K2, C
Vitamin compounds are specified in their active or highly bioavailable forms: pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P) for B6, methylfolate for B9, methylcobalamin for B12, cholecalciferol for D3, menaquinone-7 (MK-7) for K2, and ascorbic acid for C. Form matching is verified at both incoming inspection and in the independent laboratory analysis report.
Non-Active Component Standards
The Fornex capsule shell is hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), plant-derived. No gelatin, no artificial colours, no synthetic flow agents in the current formulation. Anti-caking agents, where present, are restricted to food-grade silica. All excipient materials are held to the same supplier documentation standard as active ingredients — certificate of composition required.
What is Archived for Every Batch
- Supplier qualification record (initial approval only)
- Material certificates of composition (per delivery)
- Incoming inspection log
- Batch production record with timestamps
- Independent laboratory analysis report
- Release checklist and sign-off record
What Independent Analysis Covers
Batch verification session — Fornex archive, lot FNX-24A
The independence of the laboratory analysis is a non-negotiable element of the Fornex methodology. The analysis is not conducted in-house. A named external laboratory, operating under its own quality framework, receives a coded sample — without prior knowledge of the declared composition — and returns a quantitative report.
This blind submission protocol is designed to prevent confirmation bias in the analysis. The laboratory does not receive the ingredient ratio specification before completing its analysis. Results are compared against the specification only after the report is issued. This sequence ensures the independent analysis is genuinely independent.
The laboratory analysis covers all mineral components at the elemental level. For fat-soluble vitamins (D3, K2), a dissolution profile test is included. The analysis report is retained in full in the batch archive and is available to customers on request.
Regulatory Classification
Fornex products are nutritional food-supplements registered with the applicable local regulatory authority under food-supplement classification. Products meet compositional and labelling requirements for nutritional supplement categories.
Sourcing Disclosure
Active ingredients are sourced from documented suppliers, with each batch accompanied by a certificate of composition. Sourcing prioritises suppliers whose facilities maintain food-grade processing standards.
Professional Consultation Note
We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any supplement to your daily routine, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.
Questions on Process and Verification
Every production batch undergoes independent analysis. There is no sampling interval or periodic schedule — the analysis is mandatory per batch before any lot is released. This means the analysis frequency is tied directly to production volume, not to a calendar.
A batch that fails the independent analysis — meaning any element falls outside the acceptable deviation range — is rejected before release. The batch is destroyed and the event is logged in the production archive as a rejection record. A failure investigation is conducted to identify the root cause, which may result in a supplier review or adjustment to the production process.
Yes. Customers holding a Fornex product can request the batch archive entry for their lot number by contacting us via the contact page or by email. The archive entry includes the incoming inspection log, independent laboratory analysis report, and release checklist. The only requirement is the lot number printed on the pack.
No changes are made between batches without a formal revision of the ingredient ratio specification document. If a change is made, it results in a new revision number, a new independent analysis at the new ratio, and a change note in the public archive. The current specification is revision 03-B. Customers can request the full version history of the specification if needed.
Mineral elements are analysed using inductively coupled plasma methods (ICP), which provide elemental concentration data at high precision. Dissolution profiles for fat-soluble vitamins are conducted using standard pharmacopoeial dissolution testing methods adapted for food-supplement applications. The specific methods used are documented in each laboratory report and archived with the batch record.