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Commodity Inspections

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    Reliable partnerships enable efficient and fast certificate transfers

    Our colleagues in commodity inspections are committed to building sustainable business relationships with their clients. We provide market-leading inspection services that deliver fast certificates virtually anywhere in the world. Thanks to our extensive experience, we know your market and your industry and share this knowledge with you.

    Our Services

    We provide our services in a variety of industries and to different types of clients, such as trading houses, shippers, buyers, importers, exporters and brokers. Our experienced and qualified team provides the highest standards of quality and integrity for commodity inspection services.

    Draft survey

    Draft survey

    Mit einer Draft Survey (Tiefgangmessung) können wir das Gewicht der Ladung an Bord des Schiffes bestimmen, indem wir die Verdrängung des Wassers vor und nach dem (Ent-)Laden messen.
    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold inspection ensures the vessel’s hold is ready to receive cargo without contamination and complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect.
    Laboratory services

    Laboratory services

    We offer flexible, market-driven lab services for foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed & (bio) fuels.
    Load compartment inspections

    Load compartment inspections

    Our Load Compartment Inspections (LCI), or hold cleanliness inspections, are performed by experienced and qualified surveyors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).
    Sampling and sealing

    Sampling and sealing

    Through correct sampling inspection in quality control, we can ascertain that the quality of your product meets the contractual specifications.

    Industries we operate in

    Agriculture & Food Processing

    Biomass and biofuels

    Forestry

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    Insights

    Here you will find insightful articles, blogs, whitepapers and more information about the industry and our commodity inspections services.

    Blog
    Environment
    Validation and verification of emissions projects – Programs, goals & added value for organizations
    Article
    News – external
    What is a Certification Body?
    News – internal
    Control Union 2023 Sustainability Report
    Blog
    Sustainability
    Why finding the right partner is essential to become RSPO certified right first time
    Evoto

    How can we help you?

    Would you like to receive a quote for our inspection services or would you like to speak to one of our colleagues in the Hamburg office? We are happy to help you.

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    +49 40 311 070