Scope of this program
What this page covers.
This Compliance page describes the food-safety, regulatory, trade, and ethics program that Magnus InterGlobe applies to the import and US distribution of bovine skin gelatin manufactured by Tianran Biotech (U) Ltd at Plot 5-7 Nyanza Close, Jinja, Uganda (P.O. Box 33695, Kampala). Tianran's facility is GFSI-certified under FSSC 22000 V6 (Bureau Veritas, Cert. KE004238-1) - the food-safety benchmark that Tier-1 global CPG buyers use for approved-supplier programs. This page is the public summary of internal Standard Operating Procedures and contractual commitments. The authoritative documents are held by our Quality, Trade, and Legal teams and are made available to active commercial counterparties under appropriate confidentiality.
US FDA registration
An active food facility registration.
Tianran Biotech (U) Ltd holds an active US FDA food facility registration under number 10061730108, classified under 21 CFR 170.3(n)(22) for gelatin, rennet, pudding mixes, and pie fillings. Registration is renewed biennially during the FDA renewal window. The US agent for FDA correspondence is appointed by Magnus InterGlobe.
Magnus InterGlobe acts as the importer of record for shipments into the United States and files FDA Prior Notice for each entry as required by 21 CFR Part 1 Subpart I.
FSMA & Foreign Supplier Verification Program
Documented FSVP, reviewed annually.
Magnus InterGlobe maintains a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) for Tianran Biotech (U) Ltd as required by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, 21 CFR Part 1 Subpart L. The FSVP includes:
- A hazard analysis covering biological, chemical (including heavy metals), and physical hazards
- Supplier evaluation and approval based on the manufacturer's food-safety performance, FDA registration status, and inspection history
- Supplier verification activities - annual review of CoAs, third-party audit reports, and customer audit findings
- Corrective-action workflow if a deviation from specification or food-safety expectation is identified
- Reassessment of the FSVP at least every three years, or sooner if there is a change in supplier, raw material, or process
The FSVP is reviewed and signed off annually by the qualified individual designated by Magnus InterGlobe.
Food-safety standards & testing
Every lot, every parameter, on paper.
Every production batch is tested to GB 6783-2013, the Chinese national food-safety standard for edible gelatin. Parameters covered include:
- Physical - gel strength (Bloom), viscosity, transparency, moisture, pH, ash, insoluble particles, mesh size
- Chemical - sulfur dioxide (SO₂), hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), total heavy metals, arsenic, chromium, lead, iron, zinc
- Microbiological - total colony count, coliform, Salmonella, E. coli, yeast and mold, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes
Measured values are recorded on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA), signed off by the QC chemist before release, and travel with the shipment.
BSE-free declaration
Sourced from BSE-free origin.
Bovine raw material is sourced from BSE-free origin. Veterinary certificates and chain-of-custody documentation are recorded at intake. A BSE-free declaration is issued for every production lot, travels with the Certificate of Analysis, and is available to customers, auditors, and customs authorities on request.
Halal certification
Religious certification on request.
Tianran Biotech is certified by the Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC), a World Halal Council member, under Certificate No. 13862 for bovine gelatin. Uganda's slaughter practice is naturally halal-aligned at origin - a meaningful upstream advantage that underpins single-species (bovine-only) halal-certified processing. Halal documentation is delivered with every shipment as part of the lot documentation pack. Specify any religious-certification requirement when submitting an inquiry so we can confirm availability before issuing a commercial offer.
Country of origin & traceability
Every lot, from hide to dock.
Country of origin: Uganda. A country-of-origin certificate is issued for every shipment and used for US customs entry. Internal traceability runs from raw-material intake through liming, extraction, filtration, drying, blending, packaging, and dispatch - supported by lot codes printed on every 25 kg bag. Recall simulations are run by the manufacturer at least twice annually.
Documents that travel with the shipment
Assembled in advance, not on demand.
Each shipment ships with a standard documentation pack:
- Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
- BSE-free declaration
- Country-of-origin certificate
- Veterinary / health certificate
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading and FDA Prior Notice confirmation
- Halal certificate (where requested)
- Manufacturer's product specification
- Safety Data Sheet
Additional documents - for example, EU FSSC 22000 audit reports, HACCP plan summaries, or customer-specific declarations - are provided under non-disclosure where appropriate.
Audits & inspections
Customer audits are welcomed.
Customer audits of the Jinja, Uganda facility are welcomed with adequate notice. The QA team at Tianran Biotech coordinates audit schedules, document packs, and on-site logistics; Magnus InterGlobe coordinates from the US side. Where a customer prefers a third-party audit, we are happy to use a mutually agreed audit firm.
FDA inspections of the foreign facility under FSMA are responded to in cooperation with the agency and the qualified individual designated by Magnus InterGlobe. Inspection outcomes are communicated to active commercial counterparties where relevant.
Customs & export controls
CBP-ready paperwork at every shipment.
Magnus InterGlobe manages tariff classification (HTS), country-of-origin marking, FDA Prior Notice, Customs entry, and FSVP filings for shipments into the United States. We work with a network of licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders. All commercial counterparties are subject to denied-party screening prior to first shipment and at regular intervals thereafter.
Sanctions & denied-party screening
Trade only with lawful counterparties.
Magnus InterGlobe screens commercial counterparties against the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Entity List and Denied Persons List, and the US Department of State Debarred List. We do not transact with parties located in countries subject to comprehensive US trade sanctions.
Anti-bribery & corruption
FCPA-compliant, no exceptions.
Magnus InterGlobe and its officers, employees, and agents comply with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act 2010 where applicable, and the anti-bribery laws of every jurisdiction in which we operate or transact. Facilitation payments, gifts of more than nominal value to public officials, and any payment intended to obtain an improper business advantage are prohibited. Our manufacturing partner is contractually required to adopt equivalent standards.
Ethical sourcing & modern slavery
Skilled local employment. Veterinary certification at intake.
Tianran Biotech's facility in Jinja, Uganda is staffed by a local workforce trained on-site, with apprenticeships into specialized food-manufacturing roles. Bovine hides are sourced from regional abattoirs operating under veterinary supervision; veterinary certificates accompany every intake. Magnus InterGlobe and Tianran Biotech reject the use of forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking in our operations or supply chains, in line with the principles of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Environment
Circular by category, by design.
Gelatin manufacture converts what would otherwise be a meat-industry by-product into a high-value, food-grade protein. Process water at the Jinja facility is biologically treated and polished on-site before discharge. Heat-exchanger and steam-recovery networks are operated across extraction, evaporation, and drying. Energy intensity is tracked per tonne shipped and reviewed against year-on-year targets.
Report a concern
One channel. Acknowledged in one business day.
If you observe - or believe you have observed - a food-safety, regulatory, ethical, or trade-compliance concern related to Magnus InterGlobe or Tianran Biotech, please tell us. Reports may be made in good faith and may be made anonymously; retaliation against good-faith reporters is prohibited.
We acknowledge receipt within one US business day, investigate the matter, and respond with corrective action where applicable.