Outsourcing commodities monitoring programmes

Protect & defend the interest of the States

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 is the scope of the Commodities Monitoring Programme?

•    Check the quantities declared at export or import by operators
•    Check the qualities of the product exported or imported
•    Secure the right taxes as a result of the two steps above
•    Fully reap the benefices of their local production
•    Transfer know-how and knowledge

The inspection can be performed at different stages in the product cycle including at the production site, on producing platforms, at storage locations, at loading or unloading installations, on vessels, or in road tank trucks. Bureau Veritas inspectors survey the operations, report on the visual condition of the cargo, check the quantity, and draw samples to check quality by laboratory analysis. Other specific services can be provided. Reporting and data are provided in real time to the Authorities during any operation.

What are the key benefits?

•    Reassuring actual weight and quality (or other criteria) of products
•    Providing transparent data to the Authorities
•    Protecting state’s interests

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Bureau Veritas acts as a trade facilitation services provider on five continents and isone of the world's leading companies for inspection services.

Our Certification and Accreditation
Bureau Veritas is certified ISO 9001 and was the first inspection body in the worldto have its network accredited ISO 17020 within the scope of its Pre-Shipment Inspection and Verification of Conformity activities.

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

Our Proven experience
Bureau Veritas was founded in 1828 and has a strong experience in trade facilitation services performed on behalf of numerous clients and government entities.

Founding member of IFIA (International Federation of Inspection Agencies)
The trade association for inspection agencies and other organizations that provide inspection, testing and certification services internationally. Bureau Veritas complies with the IFIA Compliance Code and PSI Code of Practice.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you have your own staff?

  Yes, we operate our own structure on the majority of missions.

• What kind of products can be covered by the Commodities monitoring Programme?

  All commodities can be included in a Monitoring Program: agricultural, oil and mining products, wood etc.

• Are your inspectors qualified?

  All our inspectors are qualified within the IFIA (International Federation of Inspection Agencies) Inspector scheme.
  

  For more information go to: http://www.ifia-federation.org