Overview of all our services

As an Inspections and Certifications services provider, we are present throughout all stages of the supply and value chain. We offer a vast scope of services to secure the quantity and quality of your product(s). Select the right service for your challenge below.

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Commodity Inspections

Commodity Inspections

Commodity Inspections

Our objetive is to evaluate the conformity at a certain moment, with the application of professional judgement. Inspection is done by sampling, measuring, laboratory testing, or document examination.
Draft survey

Draft survey

With a draft survey we measure displacement of water to determine the weight of cargo.
Hold and hatch inspection

Hold and hatch inspection

Hold inspection, prior to loading, is a service to verify if the vessels hold is ready to receive your cargo without contaminating it. We also complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect by ensuring that the ship’s hatch cover seals and securing arrangements are complete.
Laboratory services

Laboratory services

We offer our customers flexible, market-driven laboratory services that analyse a wide range of products in the field of foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed and (bio) fuels.
Sampling and sealing

Sampling and sealing

Our sampling and sealing services are completed in accordance with the highest international regulations.
Load Compartment Inspection (LCI)

Load Compartment Inspection (LCI)

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+).
Loading & Discharge supervision

Loading & Discharge supervision

We provide a number of services in port loading and discharge for our customers. We use our inspection and supervision expertise to support our customers in meeting contractual obligations or regulations.
Inspections

Inspections

Control Union inspect a wide range of commodities and products such as coal, grains, oilseeds, vegetable oils, byproducts, sugar, fertilizers, fruit, and vegetables.
TEMO: Temperature monitoring

TEMO: Temperature monitoring

We offer independent inspections of scale weight and quantity determination, tank measurements, counting, volumetric stock determination, and verify scale calibrations and terminal figures.

Collateral Management

Crop monitoring

Crop monitoring

We carry out spot and/or periodic face-to-face and/or remote field monitoring (inspections) to monitor the vegetative growth of crops and potential yields,
Stock monitoring and measurement (SMA)

Stock monitoring and measurement (SMA)

Good stock control is when you have full knowledge of every product type, amount, value and quality in your warehouse. Our stock monitoring and measurement services allow us to observe and report on global stock management.
Warehouse monitoring

Warehouse monitoring

We carry out independent monitoring (inspections) on our own warehouses or those of third parties, with the aim of having reliable information on their status and obtaining the assurance that the merchandise is stored in adequate conditions, ensuring the integrity and their current and future quality.

Certifications

Due diligence

Due diligence

Several governments have implemented regulations, forcing importers to have a Due Diligence System (DDS) in place. Control Union Certifications has the knowledge and network to support companies with the implementation.
Training and development

Training and development

Control Union Academy offers training, webinars, offline and online sessions to support you in your certification updates. Stay informed and up to date.

Contact your local office!

You can always get in touch with your local office for support.
CANADA
canoperations@controlunion.com
USA
usa@controlunion.com