General Trade Services

Guaranteeing the quality and integrity of your international transactions

Business Challenge

International trade is on the rise and involves an increasing number of players including traders, brokers, banks, insurance companies and public bodies at both national and international level. In any transaction where goods are bought and sold, there is a transfer of ownership. This is made more complicated by the fact that the transaction is taking place across different countries. The various parties need guarantees from an independent third party to provide reassurance of the conformity of goods.

Solution

What are General Trade Services? General Trade Services are third party inspection or brand audit services based on visual aspects and appearance. These can be provided at any stage of the production process along the supply chain. Main objectives: - Verification of product compliance in terms of workmanship and quantity - Reduction of production errors rate - Rationalization of commercial practices and optimize production flow

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Reputation
Bureau Veritas is one of the world's leading providers of import control and inspection services. Established in 1828, Bureau Veritas provides trade facilitation services on five continents.

Network
Our global presence offers you the convenience of international expertise combined with local service where you need it.

Personalized service
Bureau Veritas adapts its services to your needs. We have developed and implemented several solutions to optimize efficiency, and to help companies integrate new stakes and transform them into operational results.

Recognition
Bureau Veritas is an active member of IFIA (International Federation of Inspection Agencies). Internationally recognized by the most important organizations, Bureau Veritas is certified ISO 9001 and was the first inspection body in the world to have its network accredited ISO 17020 within the scope of its Pre-Shipment Inspection and Verification of Conformity activities.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• What specific services can be provided?

  Products can be inspected according to buyer, seller or retailer requirements: - During the manufacturing process: compliance with product requirements in order to verify that the goods are produced within specifications given by the client. The objective is to evaluate the quality of the product to anticipate for its distribution. - Final Random Inspection: Products are inspected at the end of the production to verify that they comply with specifications. Sampling and testing can also be performed. - Pre-shipment inspection: The inspection is performed before shipment and includes quantity, packaging, marking, packing and labelling. - Supervision of loading (includes container sealing, number of packing cases, marking, cleanliness, etc.) - Discharge supervision - Inventory of fixed assets and goods - Network audit to verify conformity with company requirements in terms of visual, branding, reception, etc.