Split Production Run (for extrusion or slab)

When a client has an active production run scheduled and elects to divide that run into two smaller, separate runs, an additional fee is required to support the operational, regulatory, and quality-assurance demands associated with this change. Splitting a run effectively creates a second standalone production event, which must be managed with the same level of rigor, oversight, and compliance as the original. This includes securing dedicated production time, staging for production (ie; packaging, incoming ingredients), coordinating personnel, and ensuring that all process controls remain consistent across both runs. The fee reflects the full cost of performing an additional complete production setup, full sanitation and cleanup procedures, and the required third-party quality assurance laboratory testing for the additional run. These steps are essential to maintain safety, traceability, and SQF-level compliance across every batch produced. By applying this fee, the facility ensures th