Quality & Quantity Determination

From grains and fertilizers through to grain bi-products and speciality refined oils, Bureau Veritas has the knowledge, experience and network to provide accurate quality and quantity determination. We offer a host of specifically developed sampling procedures for belt loaded goods, stockpiles, silos, warehouses, holds and tanks.

Our global network of state-of-the-art laboratories and qualified inspectors will provide assurance that the samples taken are truly representative of the cargo and in accordance with international standards.

Key Benefits include:

-  Independent and experienced personnel based in all key locations worldwide.
-  Conformity to best-practice ethical, health and safety and environmental standards.
-  Appropriate international standards and procedures are adhered to (ISO, GAFTA, and FOSFA).
-  Our certificates of quality and quantity are accepted by the world’s main producers, traders and financial institutions.
-  Timely reporting of results and certification for negotiation of documentary credits.
-  Global consistency of inspector best practices.

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QUALITY & QUANTITY DETERMINATION SERVICES

• Verification of sampling equipment calibration
• Supervision or actual sampling of correct sampling increments
• Correct sample preparation to produce a quality/laboratory sample for analysis and sample traceability purposes
• Independent check weighing of bulk or bagged products loaded or discharged
• Weighing supervision and tally control
• Accurate and timely reporting of issues during loading or discharge and protest letters issued to all relevant parties