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    Presence in all key ports in Brazil

    Control Union plays a leading role in the volume of grain, sugar, by-products, minerals, fertilizers and oils exported in bulk, and is a benchmark in the market for its track record.

    Our team includes top professionals and technicians, recognized for their extensive knowledge and experience in quality control. We are members of FOSFA, GAFTA, SAL (Sugar Association of London) and IFIA, as well as local industry associations in each country, and we are recognized by the official authorities in both countries where we operate.

    Over 100 years of experience in agricultural inspections

    We are leaders in the inspection of grains, by-products, and oils, guaranteeing quality, transparency, and trust at every stage of the process.

    Main commodities we inspect:

    Organic Agriculture

    Biomass and biofuels

    Feed

    Comprehensive solutions for inspection and quality control

    We support our clients at every stage of international trade with services that ensure traceability, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

    Our main services:

    Cargo compartment inspection (LCI) and tanks

    Cargo compartment inspection (LCI) and tanks

    Our Cargo Compartment Inspections (LCI) or Cleaning and Tank Inspections are carried out by experienced and qualified inspectors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).
    Draft survey

    Draft survey

    The measurement of drafts and calculations to determine the volume and weight displaced (Draught Survey), is a means of determining the weight of cargo on board the ship, where the displacement of water before and after loading/unloading is measured, and the difference resulting represents the weight of the designated load.
    Inspection and Supervision

    Inspection and Supervision

    At Control Union we use our expertise in inspection and supervision to help and accompany our customers throughout the supply chain.
    Laboratory services

    Laboratory services

    Providing fast and reliable results, backed by quality at every stage of our intervention, is of paramount importance to us.
    Loading and unloading monitoring

    Loading and unloading monitoring

    Our team of qualified and trained inspectors supervise loading and unloading operations at the port, where they verify that everything is in accordance with contractual requirements.
    Sampling and quality control

    Sampling and quality control

    At Control Union Brasil we can offer you security with our contractual sampling and sealing services.
    Stock verification

    Stock verification

    Control Union Brasil offers different solutions to control and manage stored goods. From the control of incoming and outgoing goods to the calculation of volumes and verification of quantities.
    Supervision of weight and quantity determination

    Supervision of weight and quantity determination

    We offer independent weighing inspections and determination of quantities on scales, tank measurements, counting, volumetric determination of stocks.
    Warehouse inspections and biocontrol

    Warehouse inspections and biocontrol

    We inspect the general condition of the warehouse, from checking for damage to the floor, walls, ceiling and supports, to, mainly, any water infiltration points that could damage the cargo.

    A team ready and available 24/7

    With offices and local staff in the main shipping ports in Brazil, we are one of the few companies that can offer superintendence services with our own team of inspectors.

    Commodities:

    • Agriculture,
    • Sugar
    • Biomass and Biofuels,
    • Coal,
    • Minerals and Iron Ore,
    • Cocoa and Coffee,
    • Feed,
    • Fertilizers,
    • Fly ash,
    • Lime and Cement,
    • Forest Pesticides/Herbicides,
    • Fruit and Vegetables,
    • Molasses,
    • Vegetable and Tropical Oils,
    • Ferrous and non-ferrous metals,
    • Waste and Recycling.
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    Certifications & Accreditations

    • ISO 9001 certification

    • ISO 17020 certification

    • GAFTA Approved Fumigator

    • GAFTA Approved Analyst

    • GAFTA Approved Superintendent

    • FOSFA – Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association

    • IFIA – International Federation of Inspection Companies

    • MAPA

    • ASCB Member

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