Weight Verification
Supervision of scales and weighbridge
operations; Draft surveys on sea vessels
can also be performed by Cotecna inspectors.
Sampling at
loading/discharge or in factory
Sampling of bulk cargo or lots of merchandise,
according to the buyer's requirement
and/or recognized trade rules. Representative
samples are sent to a laboratory for
analysis to confirm contract specification
or are kept by Cotecna for future reference.
Pest
control and fumigation (specific to
agricultural products)
Insects can
clearly be a major problem with agricultural
products. Pest control and fumigation
can be performed in warehouses, silos,
in the holds of ships or other vehicles.
Third party specialized companies carry
out the actual operations of fumigation
with a Cotecna inspector supervising
the process.
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