Wheat bran inspection (including granular)
Wheat bran inspection, including granular wheat bran, ensures comprehensive quality control at various stages of the logistics chain. This process minimizes trade risks associated with cargo that does not meet agreed specifications, incorrect quantities, or incomplete documentation in wheat bran export and import operations.
CISS GROUP provides professional wheat bran inspection services for major agribusinesses and international trading companies. Inspections take place at intermediate storage warehouses, elevators, processing plants, and ports worldwide.
Edible wheat bran is unstable during storage. If stored with humidity above 13% for a week, microbiological processes intensify. After two months of storage, the mycoflora count may increase from 10 to 300 times, depending on storage conditions. Additionally, the acid number of fat can rise significantly from 15-19 to 127 mg per gram of fat. To maintain quality, wheat bran must be transported in bulk or in bags of at least category 5. When shipped by rail or other transport, it must be properly chilled.
GAFTA-accredited inspectors and laboratory technicians from CISS GROUP conduct wheat bran inspections at all points in the supply chain, ensuring compliance with contractual and international quality standards.
The main stages of wheat bran (including granular) inspection:
Incoming and outgoing cargo inspection
This inspection is conducted during the delivery of wheat bran to silos, ports, or upon its release from factories or warehouses. Inspectors assess storage conditions to ensure the cargo is dry, free from contamination, pests, mold, foreign matter, or odors. For bagged shipments, inspectors check for signs of moisture damage and, if required, open selected bags for sampling and further quality assessment.
Cleanliness inspection of containers and vessel holds
Before loading, a thorough visual examination ensures that containers and vessel holds are clean and suitable for wheat bran transportation. Inspectors check internal surfaces, structural integrity, locks, hinges, rubber seals, and fasteners to confirm readiness for safe cargo transportation.
Loading supervision and sampling
During loading, CISS GROUP inspectors oversee the process, confirm gross and net weights via re-weighing, and conduct draft surveys for vessel hold loading. Fumigation control is also provided. Cargo quality is visually assessed, and samples are collected following GAFTA sampling protocols. At the end of loading, containers or holds are sealed. Clients receive real-time access to inspection reports, with services available 24/7.
Laboratory analysis for wheat bran quality
All quality tests are conducted in GAFTA-accredited laboratories according to contractually agreed local or international standards. Commonly analyzed parameters include:
- Color, smell, and taste
- Mass fraction of metal-magnetic impurities
- Presence of mineral impurities
- Total energy value
- Mass fraction of ash
- Moisture content
- Foreign impurities
- Presence of toxic elements, pest infestation, or traces of contamination
Additional laboratory tests can detect pesticides, mycotoxins, GMOs, dioxins, heavy metals, and radioactive elements. Upon client request, express analyses are conducted during loading for each pre-determined batch.
Photo and video documentation
CISS GROUP inspectors document every inspection stage through photographs and video recordings. Each entry includes timestamps to ensure full traceability. A comprehensive photo report is provided to clients at the conclusion of the inspection.
Certification and digital verification
Upon completion, final inspection certificates and reports are issued. Clients can verify document authenticity using a unique QR code linking to CISS GROUP’s secure website, where digital certificates are stored. All certificates are protected by cryptographic digital signatures, ensuring security and reliability.
Digitally signed certificates are often required by banks to validate trading processes when financing trade operations, such as in letter of credit transactions.
Advantages of CISS GROUP’s wheat bran inspection services
- GAFTA-certified experts
- 24/7 global inspection coverage
- Full compliance with international quality standards
- Secure digital certification with cryptographic protection
- Comprehensive laboratory testing and express analysis
- Transparent reporting with real-time access
CISS GROUP ensures that wheat bran shipments meet the highest quality standards through professional inspection services.
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