Soybeans inspection
Soybean inspection is a crucial quality control process conducted at various stages of the logistics chain. It helps minimize major trade risks associated with discrepancies in cargo specifications, shortfalls in agreed quantities, or incomplete sets of required export/import documentation.
CISS GROUP provides comprehensive soybean inspection services to large agribusinesses and international trading companies. Our inspections are conducted in intermediate storage warehouses, elevators, factories, and ports worldwide.
The quality of soybeans can degrade over time due to natural changes in composition. Factors such as decreasing free sugar content, fungal infections causing clumping, rising free fatty acid levels, and seed viability reduction can affect storage conditions. Increased humidity and temperature accelerate the breakdown of fats by lipase, impacting overall soybean quality.
Our FOSFA-accredited inspectors and laboratory technicians perform soybean inspections at every stage of the supply chain, ensuring compliance with contractual and international standards.
The main stages of soybean inspection:
Incoming and outgoing soybean inspection
This inspection is performed during soybean delivery to silos, ports, or when being released from factory or warehouse storage. The CISS GROUP inspector evaluates the condition of storage premises, ensuring suitability for cargo storage. The inspector verifies that the cargo is dry, free from contamination, foreign matter, pests, mold, or any undesirable odors. If soybeans are delivered in bags, they are checked for signs of moisture damage, and, if agreed, selected bags are opened for sampling and quality assessment.
Cleanliness inspection of containers and vessel holds before loading
Before loading, inspectors conduct a thorough visual assessment of containers and vessel holds for cleanliness and suitability for soybean transportation. They inspect internal surfaces, door integrity, fasteners, rubber seals, and hold covers to prevent potential contamination.
Visual monitoring and sampling during loading
During the loading process, CISS GROUP inspectors oversee operations, confirm gross and net weight through re-weighing, and verify cargo weight using the draft survey method for bulk shipments. They monitor fumigation procedures, assess cargo quality visually, and collect samples per FOSFA sampling guidelines. Composite samples are prepared for further analysis. At the end of loading, inspectors seal containers or holds and document all findings in detailed reports accessible to clients. Our inspection and sampling services are available 24/7.
Laboratory analysis of soybean quality
Soybean quality testing is conducted exclusively in FOSFA-accredited laboratories in compliance with contractual and international standards. Standard quality parameters include:
- Color and odor
- Moisture content
- Protein and fat mass fraction
- Presence of weed and oil-bearing impurities
- Germinated or moldy grains
Additional laboratory tests can detect pesticides, mycotoxins, GMOs, dioxins, heavy metals, and radioactive elements. Upon request, express analyses are available during loading for each pre-determined batch.
Photo and video documentation
Each inspection stage is recorded with high-resolution photos and videos, including timestamps for verification. Upon completion, CISS GROUP provides clients with a comprehensive visual report of all inspection stages.
Certification and documentation
Following the inspection, CISS GROUP issues final certificates or reports. Clients can verify document authenticity via a unique QR code that links directly to our website, where digitally signed PDF versions of certificates are stored. Our digital cryptographic signature ensures document security and reliability.
Digitally signed certificates are frequently required by banks for trade financing via letters of credit, ensuring transparency and integrity in international trade operations.
CISS GROUP is committed to providing accurate, reliable, and internationally recognized soybean inspection services, ensuring quality control and risk mitigation throughout the supply chain. Contact us today to learn more about our inspection solutions tailored to your business needs.
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