Inspection and Quality Control

Agricultural Commodity Inspection in Turkey

Quality and quantity inspection of grains, pulses, oilseeds, meals, feed ingredients and cotton under GAFTA, FOSFA, ICA or contract rules.

Overview

Agricultural Commodity Inspection in practice

In commodity trade, the sample is the result. We draw representative samples using the method in your contract, seal them in sets, supervise weighing and loading, and send samples to the laboratory you choose. You receive quality and weight reports that can stand up in a contract dispute.

What we cover

  • Sampling to GAFTA, FOSFA, ICA, ISO or contract methods
  • Sealed sample sets for analysis, buyer, seller and arbitration
  • Physical examination: foreign matter, damaged kernels, insects, odour
  • On-site moisture and test weight
  • Weighbridge supervision, bag counts and draft survey coordination
  • Hold, container and truck cleanliness checks
  • Fumigation and treatment record review

When buyers use it

  • Bulk and bagged exports from Turkish ports
  • Purchases from processors using imported raw material
  • Shipments where protein or moisture drive price adjustments

What you receive

  • Quality inspection report
  • Weight report
  • Sample seal register
  • Laboratory certificates of analysis

How it works

The same disciplined sequence for every assignment, so reports are comparable across suppliers and seasons.

  1. BriefYou send the product, specification, supplier and date. We confirm scope, method and cost in writing.
  2. PlanWe agree the checklist, sampling plan, laboratory and reporting format before the visit.
  3. On siteA food-qualified inspector attends, works independently of the supplier and records evidence.
  4. ReportYou receive a clear report with photographs, usually the same day, and laboratory results when ready.
  5. Follow upWhere needed, we manage corrective actions with the supplier and re-inspect.

Questions about agricultural commodity inspection

Not covered here? Ask us directly.

Can you work to GAFTA sampling rules?

Yes, we sample according to the rules named in your contract. Where a contract requires a GAFTA or FOSFA approved superintendent, we will tell you, and we can coordinate one alongside our own inspection.

Contact

Agricultural Commodity Inspection request

Tell us what you need. We confirm scope and cost before any work starts.

Request agricultural commodity inspection

For a fast proposal, include the product and specification, supplier location, destination market and expected dates. We reply in English, usually within one business day.