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Quality Inspection

SGS is the world’s leading provider of cargo inspection services to the fertilizer industry. Through our global network of independent quality inspection services, we reduce risk and enhance value for the traders, distributors and consumers of fertilizers worldwide. Our cargo inspection experts minimize your commercial and contractual risks by ensuring that the fertilizer quality actually shipped is the fertilizer quality that arrives.

Fertilizers pose one of the biggest challenges for cargo inspectors. Fertilizers are exposed to many of the same hazards as are other bulk commodities shipped over long distances. However, fertilizer’s physical properties make them much more sensitive to risks such as caking, compaction, and foreign contamination. The bulk handling and spreading techniques used require that fertilizers maintain their free-flowing nature. As a result, special care must be taken to ensure fertilizer cargos are not exposed to conditions that will deteriorate the product quality.

With our knowledge of the fertilizer industry, we are constantly alert to the circumstances that could effect you’re your business needs. SGS inspectors complete their inspections keeping in mind that the fertilizer’s utilization continues beyond the date and place mentioned on the certificate/report. We are your independent quality inspection experts and can assist you in the following areas:


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