-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Document ID : DAB-SOP-SOURCING-001-Rev1 Title : Producer Qualification Protocol — Standard Operating Procedure Version : Rev 1 Status : ACTIVE Date Created : 2026-04-01 Prepared by : PYB / Daralbeida Style : BPGP Department : OPS Classification: Confidential — Internal Use Only Related Docs : DAB-TS-2026-01; DAB-SQP-001; DAB_Lot_Record.xlsx; : DAB-FSVP-001; DAB-SOP-IMPORT-US-001 Notes : Personal names replaced with PYB. Scoring framework, : threshold values, and radar chart weights restricted to : founder access only — maintained in DAB-TS-2026-01 and : NOT reproduced here. Section 1 of source (Document Control) : moved to BPGP footer. Purpose and Scope promoted to Section 1. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================================ DARALBEIDA MAROC SARL DAB-SOP-SOURCING-001 Rev 1 PRODUCER QUALIFICATION PROTOCOL ================================================================================ Document Ref.: DAB-SOP-SOURCING-001 Version: Rev 1 Effective Date: April 2026 Review Cycle: Annual, or upon any material change to the producer qualification framework, scoring methodology, or Moroccan regulatory environment Next Review Due: April 2027 Document Owner: PYB — Founder, Daralbeida™ Executing Entity: Daralbeida Maroc SARL (DARM) Classification: Confidential — Internal Use Only Language: English (French version issued separately) Access: Founder only in full operative form. Morocco Field Operations Function has access to Phases 1–5 procedures and record requirements only. Scoring framework, threshold values, and radar chart weights are restricted to founder access and are not reproduced in this document. Revision History: Rev Date Author Summary --- ---------- ---------------- ------------------------------------- 1 April 2026 PYB Initial issue. Full five-phase Sansen protocol plus post-qualification supplier management incorporated as Section 12. Cross-References: TS-2026-01 v1.1 Trade Secret Registry — scoring framework, threshold values, operative weights (CONFIDENTIAL) DAB-SQP-001 Sensory Quality Protocol Checklist Terrain Field audit protocol — producer site visits (EN/FR/ES) DAB_Lot_Record.xlsx Lot traceability system DAB-FSVP-001 Foreign Supplier Verification Program DAB-SOP-IMPORT-US-001 US Import Compliance SOP ================================================================================ DOCUMENT OUTLINE ================================================================================ 1. Document Control 2. Purpose and Scope 2.1 Objective 2.2 What This Document Governs 2.3 What This Document Does Not Govern 2.4 Entities Involved 2.5 Language Versions 2. Governing Principles 3.1 ONSSA Agrément as Hard Prerequisite 3.2 Trade Secret Protection — Scoring Not Disclosed to Producers 3.3 Origin Claim Discipline 3.4 Separation from the Three-Gate QC System 2. Producer Identification and Intake System 4.1 Producer ID Format 4.2 Sources of Producer Leads 4.3 ImportYeti Pre-Screening 4.4 Producer Tracking System — Entry Fields at Intake 4.5 NDA Requirement 2. Producer Qualification Tiers 5.1 PRIMARY 5.2 BACKUP 5.3 WATCHLIST 5.4 NOT QUALIFIED 5.5 Tier Movement Rules 5.6 Producer Disclosure Policy 2. Scoring Framework 6.1 Overview — Radar Chart Index [pointer to TS-2026-01] 6.2 Output Shared with Producer 6.3 Threshold and Weight Detail — see TS-2026-01 v1.1 2. Phase 1 — Intake and Registration 7.1 Trigger 7.2 ONSSA Agrément Verification 7.3 ImportYeti Intelligence Run 7.4 Producer ID Assignment 7.5 NDA Execution 7.6 Producer Tracking System Entry 7.7 Gate to Phase 2 7.8 Responsible Function 7.9 Record Requirements 2. Phase 2 — Sample Kit Dispatch 8.1 Kit Specification 8.2 Dispatch Procedure 8.3 Instructions to Producer 8.4 Receipt Confirmation and Tracking 8.5 Maximum Wait Time and Follow-Up Protocol 8.6 Gate to Phase 3 8.7 Responsible Function 8.8 Record Requirements 2. Phase 3 — Casablanca Evaluation 9.1 CDR OxiTester Preliminary Screening 9.1.1 Parameters and Eliminatory Thresholds 9.1.2 Failure Handling 9.2 Gate 0 — Witnessed At-Source Reading 9.2.1 Purpose and Structural Role 9.2.2 Procedure 9.2.3 Divergence Protocol 9.2.4 Record Requirements for Gate 0 9.3 Sensory Evaluation 9.3.1 Evaluator Qualification Requirements 9.3.2 Evaluation Criteria 9.3.3 Engagement Documentation 9.4 Phase 3 Gate Decision Logic 9.5 Responsible Functions 9.6 Record Requirements 2. Phase 4 — Eurofins Laboratory Analysis 10.1 Submission Channel 10.2 Panel Scope 10.3 Internal Thresholds [pointer to TS-2026-01 v1.1] 10.4 COA Receipt, Archiving, SHA-256 Hashing 10.5 Failure Handling 10.6 Gate to Phase 5 10.7 Responsible Function 10.8 Record Requirements 2. Phase 5 — Qualification Decision 11.1 Decision Inputs 11.2 Scoring Consolidation and Radar Chart Generation 11.3 Tier Designation Assignment 11.4 Producer Notification 11.5 Contract Advancement — PRIMARY Tier 11.6 WATCHLIST Management 11.7 NOT QUALIFIED — Retention and Reapplication 11.8 Reporting to Executive Function 11.9 Responsible Function 11.10 Record Requirements 2. Ongoing Supplier Management (Post-Qualification) 12.1 Scope 12.2 Systematic QC on Every Delivery 12.3 Annual Estate Visit — Harvest Season 12.4 Quarterly KPI Scorecard 12.4.1 Metrics Tracked 12.4.2 Scorecard Delivery to Supplier 12.5 Backup Supplier Development 12.5.1 Target (Month 6) 12.5.2 Year 2 Volume Split Protocol (80/20) 12.6 Non-Conformity Report (NCR) Process 12.6.1 Notification Window 12.6.2 Dispute Path 12.6.3 Credit Note Process 12.6.4 NCR Log and Pattern Detection 12.7 Annual Contract Renewal and Price Renegotiation 12.7.1 IOOC Index Reference 12.7.2 Annual Band Cap 12.7.3 Negotiation Timing 12.8 Re-Qualification Triggers 2. Record Keeping 13.1 Retention Periods by Document Type 13.2 Storage and Access Control 13.3 SHA-256 Hash Protocol 13.4 Cross-Linkage to DAB_Lot_Record 2. Related Documents ================================================================================ 1. DOCUMENT CONTROL ================================================================================ SOP Reference: DAB-SOP-SOURCING-001 Version: Rev 1 Effective Date: April 2026 Review Cycle: Annual, or upon any material change to the producer qualification framework, scoring methodology, or Moroccan regulatory environment Next Review Due: April 2027 Document Owner: PYB — Founder, Daralbeida™ Executing Entity: Daralbeida Maroc SARL (DARM) Classification: Confidential — Internal Use Only Access: Founder only in full operative form. Morocco Field Operations Function has access to Phases 1–5 procedures and record requirements only. Scoring framework, threshold values, and radar chart weights are restricted to founder access and are not reproduced in this document. Revision History: Rev Date Author Summary --- ---------- ---------------- ------------------------------------- 1 April 2026 PYB Initial issue. Full five-phase Sansen protocol plus post-qualification supplier management incorporated as Section 12. Cross-References: TS-2026-01 v1.1 Trade Secret Registry — scoring framework, threshold values, operative weights (CONFIDENTIAL) DAB-SQP-001 Sensory Quality Protocol Checklist Terrain Field audit protocol — producer site visits (EN/FR/ES) DAB_Lot_Record.xlsx Lot traceability system DAB-FSVP-001 Foreign Supplier Verification Program DAB-SOP-IMPORT-US-001 US Import Compliance SOP ================================================================================ 2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ================================================================================ 2.1 Objective This SOP establishes the mandatory, documented process governing every stage of the producer relationship within Daralbeida Maroc SARL — from first contact through ongoing contracted supplier management. It is the single governing document for all decisions DARM makes about who supplies Daralbeida, on what basis, and under what continuing conditions. Its purpose is to ensure that no producer enters or remains in the Daralbeida supply chain without having passed a structured, consistent, and fully documented evaluation. It exists to protect supply chain integrity, support FSVP compliance, satisfy investor due diligence requirements, and provide a defensible, auditable record of every sourcing decision. 2.2 What This Document Governs This SOP governs the full producer lifecycle: - Identification and initial screening of producer candidates - Formal intake, registration, and ONSSA agrément verification - Sample kit dispatch and collection - Casablanca preliminary evaluation (CDR OxiTester and sensory) - Eurofins accredited laboratory analysis - Qualification decision and tier assignment - Contract advancement for qualified producers - Ongoing supplier management, performance monitoring, and re-qualification for all contracted producers 2.3 What This Document Does Not Govern Per-lot production quality decisions are governed by the three-gate QC system (Gate 0 witnessed at-source / Gate 1 CDR OxiTester Casablanca / Gate 2 Eurofins CAL) and are documented separately under TS-2026-01 v1.1. This SOP establishes who is authorized to supply; the three-gate system governs whether a specific lot from that authorized supplier is released for shipment. The two systems are complementary and independent. Qualification under this SOP does not guarantee per-lot conformity. Per-lot conformity is determined exclusively by Gate 0, Gate 1, and Gate 2 results. Export compliance, logistics, and ONSSA filing procedures are governed by DAB-SOP-IMPORT-US-001 and are outside the scope of this document. 2.4 Entities Involved Daralbeida Maroc SARL (DARM) is the executing entity. All producer communication, evaluation, contracting, and ongoing management is conducted by or through DARM. No other Daralbeida entity communicates directly with producers or executes purchasing agreements. Daralbeida Brands LLC (California) is the decision beneficiary. It receives finished, certified, export-ready product from DARM and has no direct role in producer qualification or management. All qualification decisions are ratified by the executive function (PYB, Founder) regardless of which operational function conducts the evaluation. 2.5 Language Versions This SOP is issued in English and French. In the event of any conflict between the two versions, the English version prevails. Field-facing instructions derived from this SOP are issued in the language appropriate to the producer's primary language, which for Moroccan producers is typically Darija or French. ================================================================================ 2. GOVERNING PRINCIPLES ================================================================================ 3.1 ONSSA Agrément as Hard Prerequisite A current, verifiable ONSSA facility agrément is a mandatory prerequisite for any producer to advance beyond Phase 1. This is an eliminatory criterion with no exception and no override authority. A producer whose agrément cannot be confirmed against the official ONSSA approved establishment list at onssa.gov.ma is disqualified at intake and does not advance to Phase 2 under any circumstance, regardless of any other commercial, relational, or logistical consideration. Agrément verification is repeated before each new production campaign for all contracted producers. A previously qualified producer whose agrément lapses or cannot be re-confirmed is suspended from supply until the agrément is restored and verified. Suspension is not disqualification; the producer record is retained and the relationship may resume upon verification. 3.2 Trade Secret Protection — Scoring Not Disclosed to Producers The scoring framework, radar chart weights, and qualification thresholds governing this protocol are proprietary and are classified as a trade secret under TS-2026-01 v1.1. They are maintained under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA, 18 U.S.C. § 1836) and the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act (CUTSA, Cal. Civ. Code § 3426). Producers are not informed of the operative scoring dimensions, individual scores, threshold values, or decision weights at any stage of the qualification process. A non-operative radar chart output may be shared with qualifying producers as a general indication of relative performance, without exposing underlying weights or thresholds. This is the maximum permissible disclosure. No contractor, field agent, or sensory evaluator has access to the operative scoring framework. Access is restricted to the founder. 3.3 Origin Claim Discipline Morocco is the only permissible geographic origin reference in any document, communication, or record produced under this SOP. No sub-geographic reference — including but not limited to region name, mountain range, sub-region, directorate, coordinates, or estate location — is used in any producer communication, evaluation record, or qualification file until a specific contracted and verified estate has been identified and approved for sub-origin reference by the founder. 3.4 Separation from the Three-Gate QC System This SOP and the three-gate QC system serve distinct and non-overlapping functions. This SOP determines who is authorized to supply Daralbeida. The three-gate QC system determines whether a specific lot from an authorized supplier meets the quality threshold for shipment. Passing this qualification protocol does not entitle a producer to shipment of any specific lot. Each lot is independently evaluated at Gate 0 (witnessed at-source, mill), Gate 1 (CDR OxiTester, Casablanca), and Gate 2 (Eurofins CAL, United States). A lot that fails any gate is rejected regardless of the producer's qualification tier. A producer who is not qualified under this SOP cannot supply Daralbeida regardless of the quality of any individual lot. Qualification under this SOP is a necessary but not sufficient condition for supply. ================================================================================ 2. PRODUCER IDENTIFICATION AND INTAKE SYSTEM ================================================================================ 4.1 Producer ID Format Every producer entered into the Daralbeida sourcing system is assigned a unique Producer ID at the point of intake. The format is: DAB-PROD-YYYYMMDD-NNN DAB Daralbeida identifier prefix (fixed) PROD Entity type identifier (fixed) YYYYMMDD Date of Producer ID assignment (not date of first contact) NNN Daily sequential number; resets each calendar day; starts at 001 Example: DAB-PROD-20260429-001 The Producer ID is permanent. It does not change upon re-evaluation, tier movement, or reapplication. A producer who reapplies after NOT QUALIFIED retains their original ID. Multiple producers registered on the same date are sequenced 001, 002, 003 in order of intake processing that day. The YYYYMMDD component enables extraction of all producers registered on a specific date or within a date range directly from the ID field without querying additional fields. The Producer ID is the primary key linking all records associated with that producer: intake form, NDA, kit dispatch record, CDR OxiTester results, sensory evaluation record, Eurofins COA, qualification decision, tier history, contract file, and ongoing KPI scorecard. 4.2 Sources of Producer Leads DARM sources producer candidates through the following channels, in descending order of qualification signal strength: a) Verified referral bodies Interprolive: Morocco's official olive oil industry body. Morocco Foodex / EACCE: national export promotion body. b) Established verified contacts SOHNA (Fès): confirmed reliable wholesale and private label contact. Family business since 1948, four production units, luxury range capability. c) Field referrals Referrals from contracted producers, Morocco Field Operations Function, or Morocco Agent based on direct field knowledge. Treated as warm leads but subject to the full five-phase protocol without abbreviation. d) Proactive outreach Direct identification through field research, trade directories, Moroccan Chamber of Commerce records, or ONSSA approved establishment lists. No prior qualification signal assumed. e) Inbound contact Producers who contact DARM directly. Neutral signal. Does not accelerate or abbreviate the qualification process. No lead source confers any exemption from the full qualification protocol. The channel is recorded in the intake form but has no operative weight in the scoring framework. 4.3 ImportYeti Pre-Screening Before any producer candidate advances to Phase 2, the Morocco Field Operations Function runs the producer's Moroccan legal entity name through ImportYeti (importyeti.com). Mandatory for all candidates. Completed during Phase 1. Positive signal (advance with increased confidence): - Multiple US-bound shipments over two or more years - Product descriptions specific to bottled EVOO - Named US brand or distributor as consignee No records found (do not treat as disqualifying): May reflect export under a trading company name, routing through an aggregator, or a producer not yet in the US market. Triggers a direct inquiry for FDA registration number and prior US shipment history. Non-response within 10 business days is noted but not automatically disqualifying. Negative signal (flag and proceed with caution): - Generic product descriptions ("edible oil," "vegetable fat") - Single shipment with no follow-on activity - Consignee is an undisclosed broker ImportYeti results are archived under the Producer ID. Search date and query string are recorded alongside the result. 4.4 Producer Tracking System — Entry Fields at Intake Mandatory fields. Incomplete intake records are not accepted. - Producer ID (DAB-PROD-YYYYMMDD-NNN) - Legal entity name (as registered in Morocco) - Trading name if different from legal entity name - Principal name(s) — full legal name of individual(s) controlling or owning the producing entity - Permanent exclusion cross-check — date checked, result (CLEAR / MATCH FOUND), checked by - Primary contact name, title, telephone, email - Physical address of mill / production facility - ONSSA agrément number (or status: pending / not held / unverifiable) - ONSSA agrément verification date and verification method - Lead source - Referral name if applicable - ImportYeti search date and result summary - FDA registration number if held (or status: not held / unknown) - Prior US export history — Y/N; if Y, consignee and approximate volume - NDA status (not sent / sent / executed / declined) - NDA execution date if applicable - Phase current status - Intake date - Assigned Morocco Field Operations contact 4.5 NDA Requirement A non-disclosure agreement must be executed by the producer before any sample kit is dispatched. The NDA is to be drafted with Moroccan legal counsel prior to first kit dispatch. As of April 2026, Moroccan counsel has not yet been engaged. Engagement is a prerequisite to initiating Phase 2 with any candidate. Phase 1 intake and ONSSA agrément verification may proceed in advance of NDA template finalization, but no candidate advances to Phase 2 until the template is in place and the candidate's signed NDA is on file. The NDA is issued in French and Darija. A producer who declines to sign is recorded as NOT QUALIFIED with reason "NDA declined." This decision is permanent. No reapplication accepted. ================================================================================ 2. PRODUCER QUALIFICATION TIERS ================================================================================ 5.1 PRIMARY Highest qualification tier. All five phases cleared. All scoring thresholds met. Authorized for immediate contracting under Moroccan law via formal aggregation agreement executed by DARM under Law No. 04-12. DARM may hold more than one PRIMARY producer simultaneously. Each is contracted independently and each lot is tracked separately through DAB_Lot_Record. The existence of multiple PRIMARY producers does not alter the per-lot selection process. PRIMARY designation remains valid provided: - ONSSA agrément remains current and verifiable - Quarterly KPI scorecard performance remains within thresholds - No re-qualification trigger has been activated - Aggregation contract is current and has not lapsed 5.2 BACKUP Fully qualified; held in reserve. Not the active contracted supply source. Ready to be activated without repeating the qualification protocol. DARM communicates with BACKUP producers at minimum annually to confirm continued interest, ONSSA agrément status, and production capacity. BACKUP activation triggers (transition to PRIMARY): - Primary source fails to deliver conforming product across two consecutive lots - Primary source unable to meet volume requirements for a confirmed campaign - Primary source ONSSA agrément lapses and cannot be reinstated within 30 calendar days - Commercial terms cannot be agreed within the negotiation window - Executive function decision at any time Activation requires no re-evaluation. ONSSA agrément is re-verified and contract executed. Time from activation decision to contract execution should not exceed 15 business days. 5.3 WATCHLIST Conditional holding tier. Producer has completed Phases 1 and 2 but Phase 3 or Phase 4 results were insufficient for PRIMARY or BACKUP, or a previously contracted producer whose performance has degraded below tier thresholds without reaching NOT QUALIFIED. Not contracted. Not authorized for supply. DARM maintains contact and monitors. Maximum two years from date of designation. If no improvement justifying re-evaluation within that window, producer moves to NOT QUALIFIED. Re-evaluation from WATCHLIST requires new sample kit (Phase 2 repeated), new Casablanca evaluation (Phase 3), new Eurofins analysis (Phase 4), and Phase 1 ONSSA agrément re-verification. 5.4 NOT QUALIFIED Rejection designation. Assigned when: thresholds not met and failure is structural; two-year WATCHLIST window elapsed; or NDA declined. Reapplication permitted no earlier than 12 months from NOT QUALIFIED date. Reapplication restarts at Phase 1. Original Producer ID retained. Prior history visible and considered in new evaluation. Permanent exclusion: a producer NOT QUALIFIED for integrity grounds (deliberate misrepresentation of ONSSA agrément status, adulteration of samples, falsification of any document) is permanently excluded. No reapplication accepted under any commercial structure, including restructured or renamed entities where the underlying principals are the same. Permanent exclusion records are retained indefinitely. 5.5 Tier Movement Rules From To Trigger ---------- ----------- ----------------------------------------------- Any phase NOT QUALIFIED NDA declined; eliminatory failure at any phase; permanent exclusion grounds Phase 5 PRIMARY All thresholds met; contract executed Phase 5 BACKUP All thresholds met; designated reserve Phase 5 WATCHLIST Partial pass; correctable gap identified Phase 5 NOT QUALIFIED Thresholds not met; no correctable path PRIMARY BACKUP Volume reduction; strategic restructuring; executive decision PRIMARY WATCHLIST KPI degradation; re-qualification trigger PRIMARY NOT QUALIFIED Eliminatory failure; integrity grounds; agrément lapse beyond 30-day cure period BACKUP PRIMARY Activation trigger (see 5.2) BACKUP WATCHLIST Annual review reveals degraded signal BACKUP NOT QUALIFIED Eliminatory failure; integrity grounds WATCHLIST PRIMARY Re-evaluation passed; contract executed WATCHLIST BACKUP Re-evaluation passed; designated reserve WATCHLIST NOT QUALIFIED Two-year window elapsed; no improvement NOT QUALIFIED Phase 1 Reapplication after 12-month waiting period (except permanent exclusion) Note: PENDING — NDA is a pipeline holding status, not a qualification tier. It applies when a producer has not returned the NDA within 10 business days but has not explicitly declined. It does not appear in the tier movement table. It is resolved by NDA execution (advances to Phase 2) or explicit declination (NOT QUALIFIED — NDA declined, permanent). Every tier movement is documented with the date, reason, and initiating function. All tier movements are ratified by the executive function. 5.6 Producer Disclosure Policy Producers are told: - That a qualification process exists and governs commercial relationship - Their tier designation upon conclusion of Phase 5 - A non-operative radar chart showing relative performance profile, without numerical scores, threshold values, or dimension weights - General reasons for NOT QUALIFIED in qualitative terms only Producers are not told: - Operative scoring dimensions or their relative weights - Any numerical threshold value - Scores assigned to any individual dimension - Scoring methodology or decision logic in operative form - Scores or designations of any other producer Any producer inquiry seeking information beyond permitted disclosures is referred to the executive function. No operational function has authority to disclose scoring information beyond permitted disclosures. ================================================================================ 2. SCORING FRAMEWORK ================================================================================ 6.1 Overview A proprietary multi-factor evaluation system applied across Phases 3, 4, and 5. Produces a composite index score on a scale of 0 to 100. Visualized as a radar chart — one axis per evaluation dimension. Operative details — specific dimensions, weights, threshold scores for each tier, and decision logic — are classified under TS-2026-01 v1.1 and are not reproduced in this document. Restricted to founder access only. Any modification to the scoring framework requires founder authorization and a corresponding update to TS-2026-01 v1.1, with the version in effect at each producer evaluation recorded in the producer record. 6.2 Output Shared with Producers Non-operative radar chart only. Displays performance profile shape without exposing numerical scores, threshold values, weights, or other producer comparisons. Maximum permissible disclosure. No supplementary verbal or written elaboration of scores or thresholds by any personnel under any circumstance. 6.3 Threshold and Weight Detail See TS-2026-01 v1.1 — Trade Secret 1 (Supplier Selection Criteria) and Trade Secret 3 (Producer Qualification Protocol). Not reproduced here. ================================================================================ 2. PHASE 1 — INTAKE AND REGISTRATION ================================================================================ 7.1 Trigger Phase 1 is initiated when a producer candidate is identified through any lead source described in Section 4.2, or when a previously NOT QUALIFIED producer reapplies after the mandatory 12-month waiting period. Phase 1 may be initiated at any time of year. Pipeline timing is the responsibility of the Morocco Field Operations Function — candidates intended for a specific campaign must be initiated with sufficient lead time for all five phases to complete before contracting decisions are required. 7.2 ONSSA Agrément Verification First operative step of Phase 1. Completed before any other evaluation activity including ImportYeti. Sequence is fixed. Agrément first. a) Obtain the producer's ONSSA agrément number at first contact. A producer who cannot provide one is informed it is a mandatory prerequisite. This is not a disqualification — it is a prerequisite pending confirmation. b) Cross-check against onssa.gov.ma. Confirmation required: - Agrément number exists and is active - Registered facility name matches producer's declared name - Facility classified for food-grade oil extraction and export-eligible processing c) Record in producer tracking system: - Agrément number - Verification date - Verification method (onssa.gov.ma cross-check) - Result: CONFIRMED / NOT FOUND / EXPIRED / MISMATCH - Name of verifying function Outcome handling: CONFIRMED Proceed to ImportYeti pre-screening (7.3) NOT FOUND Producer given 10 business days to provide corrected number or documentation. No resolution within 10 days: NOT QUALIFIED — "ONSSA agrément not verifiable." Record retained. Reapplication welcome when agrément is obtained and verifiable. EXPIRED Same handling as NOT FOUND. MISMATCH Flagged to executive function before any further action. Executive determines: request clarification or NOT QUALIFIED immediately. No advancement beyond agrément verification for any producer whose agrément is NOT FOUND, EXPIRED, or unresolved MISMATCH. No exception. No override. 7.3 ImportYeti Intelligence Run Upon confirmed ONSSA agrément, Morocco Field Operations Function runs the producer's Moroccan legal entity name through ImportYeti. Full interpretation framework in Section 4.3. Result recorded with search date and query string under the Producer ID. ImportYeti result is an intelligence input to Phase 5 scoring. It does not independently determine Phase 1 advancement. The agrément is the gate. ImportYeti is the intelligence layer. 7.4 Producer ID Assignment Following confirmed ONSSA agrément and completed ImportYeti run, the Morocco Field Operations Function assigns a Producer ID: DAB-PROD-YYYYMMDD-NNN Date component is the date of assignment, not date of first contact. NNN resets daily. Producer ID entered into producer tracking system as primary key for all subsequent records. 7.5 NDA Execution NDA issued to producer immediately following Producer ID assignment. Issued in French and Darija. Producer given 10 business days to return signed copy. Follow-up protocol: Day 1: NDA issued Day 5: Follow-up if no acknowledgement received Day 10: Final follow-up if NDA not returned Day 11+: Status updated to PENDING — NDA. Pipeline paused. Morocco Field Operations Function assesses whether to continue pursuing. Executive notified if status remains PENDING — NDA beyond 20 business days. Producer who explicitly declines: NOT QUALIFIED — "NDA declined." Permanent. No reapplication. 7.6 Producer Tracking System Entry Upon NDA execution, Morocco Field Operations Function completes all mandatory fields per Section 4.4. Incomplete records not accepted. Permanent exclusion cross-check must be completed and recorded at this step if not already completed at earlier contact. A CLEAR result is required before the intake record is accepted as complete. 7.7 Gate to Phase 2 All of the following must be met. No partial advancement. - ONSSA agrément verified CONFIRMED on onssa.gov.ma - ImportYeti run completed and result recorded - Producer ID assigned - Permanent exclusion cross-check completed — result: CLEAR - NDA executed and signed copy on file - NDA template finalized with Moroccan legal counsel (program-level prerequisite — must be satisfied before any candidate advances to Phase 2) - Full intake record completed with no mandatory fields outstanding Phase status updated to PHASE 2 — PENDING. Executive notified. 7.8 Responsible Function Morocco Field Operations Function owns Phase 1 in its entirety. Executive function notified at: MISMATCH agrément result (7.2) and Phase 1 clearance confirmation (7.7). 7.9 Record Requirements - Completed producer intake form (all mandatory fields per 4.4) - ONSSA agrément verification record - ImportYeti search record - Signed NDA (PDF archived under Producer ID) - Permanent exclusion cross-check record - Phase 1 clearance confirmation with date and confirming function Retention: minimum 3 years from date of Phase 5 qualification decision, or from date of NOT QUALIFIED designation at Phase 1, whichever is later. Permanently excluded producers: records retained indefinitely. ================================================================================ 2. PHASE 2 — SAMPLE KIT DISPATCH ================================================================================ 8.1 Kit Specification Fixed. No substitutions or modifications without executive authorization. Producers may not submit samples outside the kit format. - 2 × 200ml dark glass vials with airtight screw caps Dark glass is mandatory. Light exposure degrades polyphenol content and peroxide value. Kits returned in non-dark-glass containers are rejected and a replacement kit dispatched with written explanation. - Sample collection and filling instructions French and Darija. Instructions: fill both vials from the same tank and pressing batch; fill to the shoulder; no headspace; seal immediately; do not expose to light or heat; ship within 48 hours of filling. Pressing date and tank ID written on vial label. - Producer sample declaration form Mandatory fields: Producer ID, legal entity name, pressing date, harvest date, variety (must declare Picholine Marocaine or specify if otherwise), extraction method (must confirm continuous cold press ≤27°C), tank ID, estimated batch volume, ONSSA agrément number (confirmation), producer signature. The declaration form is a sworn statement. Material misrepresentation is grounds for permanent exclusion. - Pre-paid return mailer Addressed to DARM Casablanca office. Insulated with ice pack or thermal liner appropriate for the season. Only the provided mailer is accepted. Third-party courier submissions require prior written authorization from Morocco Field Operations Function. 8.2 Dispatch Procedure Initiated within 5 business days of Phase 1 clearance. Delay documented. a) Confirm producer delivery address in tracking system b) Assemble kit per specification; verify all items present c) Label outer package with Producer ID prominently displayed d) Dispatch via tracked courier; record tracking number, courier, dispatch date, expected delivery date in tracking system e) Update phase status to PHASE 2 — KIT DISPATCHED f) Notify producer by phone or email; confirm address; reiterate 48-hour filling and return requirement from kit receipt 8.3 Instructions to Producer Communicated verbally and in writing at dispatch, in French and Darija: - Both vials filled from the same tank and pressing batch - 48-hour filling window from confirmed kit delivery - Pressing date and tank ID mandatory on both vial labels - Declaration form completed in full and returned with vials - Oil must not be filtered, blended, adjusted, or treated between extraction and filling - Any deliberate misrepresentation is grounds for permanent exclusion - Producer bears transit damage cost if provided mailer not used Not negotiable. Requests for modifications referred to executive function. Morocco Field Operations Function cannot grant exceptions. 8.4 Receipt Confirmation and Tracking Upon return to DARM Casablanca office: a) Confirm outer package Producer ID matches expected producer b) Photograph any transit damage before opening c) Inspect vials: - 2 vials present - Dark glass confirmed - Airtight seals intact - Filled to shoulder; no significant headspace - Pressing date and tank ID on each vial label - Both vials labeled identically (any discrepancy = rejection) d) Inspect declaration form: - All mandatory fields completed - Producer signature present - Variety declared as Picholine Marocaine or explicitly stated - Extraction method confirms continuous cold press ≤27°C e) Record receipt date, kit condition, declaration form status f) Update phase status to PHASE 2 — KIT RECEIVED g) If any rejection criterion met, handle per rejection protocol Kit rejection criteria: - Vials not dark glass - Seals compromised or vials leaking - Pressing date or tank ID absent from either vial label - Discrepancy between the two vials - Declaration form incomplete or unsigned - Unauthorized third-party container - Evidence of tampering 8.5 Maximum Wait Time and Follow-Up Protocol From confirmed kit delivery date: Day 1–2: Filling window. No contact unless producer requests help. Day 3: Brief reminder if no return dispatch confirmation received. Day 7: If kit not received, contact producer directly. If not yet dispatched, issue formal written reminder. Day 14: If kit still not received, escalate to executive function. Executive determines: extend window, replacement kit, or PENDING — NO RESPONSE status. Day 30: If no kit and no satisfactory explanation: WATCHLIST — "Kit not returned within evaluation window." Record retained. Producer may be re-engaged at Morocco Field Operations Function discretion with executive notification. Producer who explicitly states they will not submit: NOT QUALIFIED — "Declined sample submission." Record retained. 8.6 Gate to Phase 3 All of the following must be met: - Kit received within evaluation window - Both vials present, dark glass, seals intact, filled to shoulder - Both vials labeled with matching pressing date and tank ID - Declaration form completed in full and signed - Declared extraction method confirms continuous cold press ≤27°C - No rejection criterion triggered Phase status updated to PHASE 3 — PENDING. Executive notified. Cleared samples refrigerated immediately. Presented for Phase 3 within 48 hours of clearance. Samples held beyond 48 hours must be documented. Samples held beyond 5 business days without Phase 3 initiation are considered compromised — replacement kit requested. 8.7 Responsible Function Morocco Field Operations Function owns Phase 2 in its entirety. Executive notified at: Day 14 escalation (8.5) and Phase 2 clearance (8.6). 8.8 Record Requirements - Kit dispatch record (tracking number, courier, dispatch date, expected delivery date) - Producer notification confirmation (date, method, contact reached) - Kit receipt record (date, condition, photograph of transit damage) - Vial inspection record - Signed sample declaration form (PDF scan archived) - Phase 2 clearance confirmation - Refrigeration log entry In event of kit rejection: rejection record with specific criterion triggered, date, and action taken. Retention: minimum 3 years from Phase 5 qualification decision date. ================================================================================ 2. PHASE 3 — CASABLANCA EVALUATION ================================================================================ 9.1 CDR OxiTester Preliminary Screening Phase 3 opens with a CDR OxiTester rapid analysis run on Vial 1. First chemical reading in the qualification sequence. Screens out non-conforming samples before Eurofins submission. 9.1.1 Parameters and Eliminatory Thresholds Three parameters. All three eliminatory. Failure on any single parameter = rejection at Phase 3. Specific threshold values are classified under TS-2026-01 v1.1 and are not reproduced here. Parameter Notes -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- FFA (free fatty acid) Daralbeida premium specification. Internal threshold stricter than IOC EVOO maximum. Peroxide value Freshness and oxidation indicator. Internal threshold stricter than IOC EVOO maximum. Polyphenol content Health claim threshold and premium differentiator. Internal threshold set above EU health claim minimum. CDR OxiTester operator records raw readings in producer tracking system under Producer ID. Readings visible internally. Not shared externally. 9.1.2 Failure Handling Producer notified in writing within 3 business days. No threshold values communicated. Tier updated to WATCHLIST unless executive determines NOT QUALIFIED. Failure documented in producer record with failed parameters (not raw values), date, and action taken. Vial 2 retained refrigerated for 30 days for potential dispute re-test. After 30 days Vial 2 discarded and record updated. 9.2 Gate 0 — Witnessed At-Source Reading 9.2.1 Purpose and Structural Role Gate 0 is a witnessed CDR OxiTester reading conducted by DARM personnel at the producer's mill, on the specific tank designated for the Daralbeida production campaign, before that tank is sealed and transported. Gate 0 closes the chain-of-custody gap between the qualification sample submission (Phase 2) and the production lot. It anchors the campaign lot to a verified, DARM-supervised reading taken at source before the oil leaves the mill. Gate 0 is not a replacement for Gate 1 at Casablanca. Both must pass. Gate 0 applies to contracted PRIMARY and BACKUP producers at the opening of each production campaign. It is a campaign-level step, not a qualification-phase step. 9.2.2 Procedure a) DARM personnel physically present at producer mill on designated pressing or tank-draw date. b) Sample drawn from designated tank by DARM personnel. Producer identifies the tank; DARM draws the sample. c) CDR OxiTester operated by DARM personnel. Not by the producer. d) Tank ID, pressing date, draw time, CDR readings, and Lot ID recorded in Gate 0 Clearance Certificate. Signed by DARM operator on the day. Reference format: DAB-G0-[LotID]-[YYYYMMDD] Example: DAB-G0-DAB-26-OCT-SNH-T03-001-20261015 e) Photograph of tank label archived under Lot ID. PASS: Lot cleared for sealing and transport to Casablanca. FAIL: Lot rejected at the mill. No transport. Producer notified immediately. Executive notified same day. KPI scorecard updated. Tier review triggered. 9.2.3 Divergence Protocol Gate 0, Gate 1, and Gate 2 should produce consistent results on the same lot. Divergence definition: any single parameter differing by more than 15% between any two gates on the same lot. Gate 0 vs Gate 1: divergence within 15% noted but not automatically disqualifying. Beyond 15% triggers executive review before Gate 1 clearance issued. Gate 0 PASS / Gate 1 FAIL = hard rejection. Gate 1 vs Gate 2: divergence within 15% noted. Beyond 15% triggers executive review and producer notification. Gate 1 PASS / Gate 2 FAIL = hard rejection. Gate 0 vs Gate 2: divergence beyond 15% on a lot that passed all three gates archived as quality intelligence and reviewed at next quarterly KPI scorecard cycle. All three gate readings recorded in DAB_Lot_Record under Lot ID. 9.2.4 Record Requirements for Gate 0 - Gate 0 Clearance Certificate (signed, dated, tank ID, Lot ID) - Photograph of tank label (archived under Lot ID) - Gate 0 readings recorded in DAB_Lot_Record - Gate 0 result recorded in producer KPI scorecard 9.3 Sensory Evaluation Vial 2 used for sensory evaluation. Conducted in parallel with or immediately following CDR screening, provided CDR has not failed. If CDR fails, sensory evaluation is not conducted. 9.3.1 Evaluator Qualification Requirements Conducted by the Casablanca Sensory Evaluation Function — a contracted individual with trained organoleptic assessment capability. Must demonstrate: - Familiarity with IOC sensory evaluation methodology for EVOO - Ability to identify positive attributes: fruitiness, bitterness, pungency - Ability to identify and name IOC-defined defects: rancid, fusty, musty, winey-vinegary, muddy sediment, metallic - Specific familiarity with Picholine Marocaine varietal character Evaluator is not the same person as the CDR OxiTester operator. Each engagement documented in producer record. Samples held refrigerated if no qualified evaluator available within 48 hours. Samples held beyond 5 business days without sensory evaluation are considered compromised — Phase 3 paused pending replacement sample from producer. 9.3.2 Evaluation Criteria a) Fruitiness Clear green or ripe olive fruitiness as the dominant positive attribute. No detectable fruitiness = failure regardless of chemical parameters. b) Defect absence Zero perceptible defects per IOC sensory methodology. Any defined defect at any perceptible intensity = failure. The IOC median defect threshold does not apply — Daralbeida internal standard requires zero perceptible defects. c) Picholine Marocaine varietal character Flavor attributes consistent with Picholine Marocaine: typically green grass, fresh almond, artichoke, clean persistent bitterness and pungency. Oils inconsistent with this varietal character flagged for executive review before Phase 3 clearance issued. 9.3.3 Engagement Documentation - Evaluator name and qualification basis - Date and location of evaluation - Lot reference (Producer ID, vial label, pressing date, tank ID) - Assessment result per dimension: PASS / FAIL / FLAG - Written tasting notes (minimum 3 sentences) - Overall recommendation: ADVANCE TO PHASE 4 / HOLD FOR REVIEW / REJECT AT PHASE 3 9.4 Phase 3 Gate Decision Logic CDR result Sensory result Phase 3 decision ---------- -------------- ----------------------------------------------- PASS PASS Advance to Phase 4. Executive notified. PASS FAIL Reject at Phase 3. WATCHLIST unless executive determines NOT QUALIFIED. Producer notified. PASS FLAG Hold for executive review. Executive decides within 3 business days: advance or reject. FAIL Any Reject at Phase 3. CDR failure is eliminatory regardless of sensory result. No Phase 3 clearance issued without CDR PASS and sensory PASS or executive sign-off on FLAG result. 9.5 Responsible Functions CDR OxiTester operation: Quality Systems Function Sensory evaluation: Casablanca Sensory Evaluation Function Gate decision: Morocco Field Operations Function Executive notification: Morocco Field Operations Function Executive notified at: Phase 3 clearance to Phase 4 (PASS/PASS), sensory FLAG requiring review (PASS/FLAG), and Phase 3 rejection where NOT QUALIFIED is being considered. 9.6 Record Requirements - CDR OxiTester test record (parameters, result per parameter, operator, instrument serial number, test date) - Sensory evaluation record per 9.3.3 - Phase 3 gate decision record (decision, date, deciding function) - Vial 2 disposition record - Executive notification confirmation where required Retention: minimum 3 years from Phase 5 qualification decision date. ================================================================================ 2. PHASE 4 — EUROFINS LABORATORY ANALYSIS ================================================================================ [SECTION TO BE DRAFTED] ================================================================================ 2. PHASE 5 — QUALIFICATION DECISION ================================================================================ [SECTION TO BE DRAFTED] ================================================================================ 2. ONGOING SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT (POST-QUALIFICATION) ================================================================================ [SECTION TO BE DRAFTED] ================================================================================ 2. RECORD KEEPING ================================================================================ [SECTION TO BE DRAFTED] ================================================================================ 2. RELATED DOCUMENTS ================================================================================ [SECTION TO BE DRAFTED] ================================================================================ DAB-SOP-SOURCING-001 Rev 1 — April 2026 Daralbeida Maroc SARL — Confidential — Internal Use Only ================================================================================ ================================================================================ ACRONYMS ================================================================================ CDR CDR OxiTester (quality instrument brand) COA Certificate of Analysis COO Certificate of Origin DARM Daralbeida Maroc SARL (executing entity) EACCE Etablissement Autonome de Controle et de Coordination des Exportations (Morocco export authority) EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil FFA Free Fatty Acid FNSKU Fulfillment Network Stock Keeping Unit FOB Free on Board FSVP Foreign Supplier Verification Program HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedule IOC International Olive Council MAFTA Morocco-America Free Trade Agreement ONSSA Office National de Securite Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (Morocco food safety authority) OPS Operations and Logistics (department code) PYB Internal reference code for the Daralbeida founder QC Quality Control SOP Standard Operating Procedure TS Trade Secret register (DAB-TS-2026-01) ================================================================================ GLOSSARY ================================================================================ Agrement sanitaire Moroccan health license issued by ONSSA. Hard eliminatory criterion. Cross-reference against official ONSSA list before each campaign. Backup Supplier Qualified BACKUP tier producer. Held in reserve. Development mandatory. CDR OxiTester Junior Quality analyzer used for Gate 0 (mill) and Gate 1 (Casablanca). Measures FFA, peroxide value, polyphenol content. DARM Daralbeida Maroc SARL. Morocco operating entity. Executes this SOP. Daralbeida Brand name of the premium Moroccan EVOO venture. Always one word. Eurofins CAL Eurofins California lab (oliveoiltest.com). Gate 2 accredited analysis. Gate 0 / Gate 1 / Gate 2 Three-stage QC architecture. Defined in DAB-TS-2026-01. Not Qualified Rejected tier. 12-month reapplication bar. ONSSA Moroccan food safety authority. Issues agrements sanitaires. Picholine Marocaine The only acceptable cultivar for Daralbeida oil. Mandatory criterion. Primary Supplier Qualified PRIMARY tier. Active supply source. Contract executed. Producer ID Format: DAB-PROD-YYYYMMDD-NNN. Permanent. Assigned at Phase 1 intake. Watchlist Conditionally held tier. Under monitoring. Not contracted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOCUMENT CONTROL (FOOTER) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Document ID : DAB-SOP-SOURCING-001-Rev1 Version : Rev 1 Status : ACTIVE Style : BPGP Department : OPS Last Modified : 2026-04-01 Review Cycle : Annual or upon material change to qualification framework, scoring methodology, or Moroccan regulatory environment. Next review: April 2027. Retention : 3 years from date of creation Owner : PYB / Daralbeida Distribution : Full access: founder only. Morocco Field Operations: Phases 1-5 and record requirements only. COMPLIANCE : Scoring framework, threshold values, and radar chart weights are restricted to founder access. Maintained exclusively in DAB-TS-2026-01. Not reproduced in this document. Any change to scoring requires founder authorization and DAB-TS-2026-01 version update. Personal names removed. Revision History: Version Date Author Summary of Changes -------------------------------------------------- Rev 1 2026-04-01 PYB Initial issue. Full five-phase protocol plus post-qualification management. Rev 1 2026-05-14 PYB BPGP conversion; Purpose and Scope moved BPGP to Section 1; Acronyms and Glossary added; personal names removed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END OF DOCUMENT — DAB-SOP-SOURCING-001-Rev1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------