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Coconut oil inspection is a critical process to ensure product quality and mitigate trade risks, such as non-compliance with agreed specifications, discrepancies in quantities, or incomplete documentation during export/import operations.

CISS GROUP provides coconut oil inspection services to agribusinesses and international trading companies at storage facilities, factories, and ports worldwide.

The quality of coconut oil can only be determined through precise laboratory testing. This analysis ensures the product meets the manufacturer's specifications and regulatory standards of the importing or exporting country. Coconut oil production methods, such as cold pressing and hot pressing, significantly affect its quality and value:

• Cold pressed coconut oil: Extracted at lower temperatures, preserving vitamins, antioxidants, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. This high-quality oil is considered healthier but yields only 10–12% of oil from dried copra, making it more expensive.
• Hot pressed coconut oil: A cost-effective production method widely used in the food industry.

CISS GROUP’s FOSFA-accredited inspectors and technicians ensure thorough inspection at every stage of the supply chain, from production to shipment.

Key stages of coconut oil inspection

Incoming and outgoing coconut oil inspection

• Conducted during delivery to tanks, ports, or warehouses.
• Inspectors assess container suitability, cargo condition, labeling compliance, and adherence to contract specifications.
• Sampling for chemical and technical analysis is performed in FOSFA-accredited laboratories, ensuring the oil's compliance with international standards.

Container and vessel hold cleanliness checks

• Visual inspection of containers and holds to ensure cleanliness and suitability for coconut oil transportation.
• Verification of seals, locks, hinges, and flexi-tank positions (if applicable).

Loading process control and sampling

• Real-time monitoring of the loading process, including gross/net weight calculations using the draft survey method for bulk cargo.
• Quality assessments, sampling per FOSFA standards, and equipment checks for leaks or contamination.
• Sealing of containers/holds post-loading and comprehensive reporting accessible to clients 24/7.

Laboratory analysis of coconut oil quality

• Comprehensive testing in FOSFA-accredited laboratories includes:
  • Organoleptic properties: color, taste, and transparency.
  • Acid number, iodine value, moisture content, volatiles, and impurities.
• Advanced testing for mycotoxins, pesticides, GMOs, and radioactive elements such as cesium-137 and strontium-90.

Photo and video documentation

• Inspectors capture all inspection stages through timestamped photos and videos.
• Detailed photo and video reports are provided to document every phase of the inspection.

Certification and digital verification

• Certificates and inspection reports are issued with a unique QR code, ensuring document authenticity via the CISS GROUP website.
• Digitally signed certificates are protected with cryptographic signatures, meeting banking requirements for trade financing and letters of credit.

CISS GROUP provides professional coconut oil inspection services with global expertise, FOSFA-accredited personnel, advanced laboratory facilities, and detailed documentation. All certificates and reports are digitally secure, offering reliability and transparency for international trade operations.

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