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Ammonium sulfate / ammonium nitrate inspection is a process of quality control of goods at different stages of logistic chain, which minimizes major trade risks related to the likelihood of cargo delivered or received not according to agreed specification, not being supplied in agreed quantity or incomplete set of accompanying documents agreed between parties for ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate export/import operations is issued and received.

CISS GROUP provides ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate inspection services to large agribusinesses and international trading companies in intermediate storage warehouses, elevators, factories or ports around the world.

The distinctiveness of ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate inspection is that this fertilizer is stored in closed warehouses that protect the product from the effects of precipitation. Ammonium nitrate, packed in paper bags, or in bulk, shall be stored in warehouses with a temperature of no more than 30 ° C and an air humidity of no more than 50%. When storing ammonium nitrate, one shall not mix it with other types of fertilizers. Ammonium sulfate packaged in specialized soft containers (big bags) may be stored in open areas for no more than a month. It is transported both packed and in bulk, by all modes of transport, except for air, in accordance with the rules for the carriage of goods in force for each mode of transport. Storage and transportation of ammonium nitrate is carried out separately from other materials and substances.

Accredited inspectors and laboratory technicians from CISS GROUP carry out ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate inspection at any point of the supply chain.

The main stages of ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate inspection:

Incoming/outgoing ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate inspection.

It is carried out during delivery of ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate to silos or to a port, or at releasing it from factory/silo warehouses. The CISS GROUP inspector will visually assess the condition of the premises for the suitability for cargo storage; will check the cargo itself so that it is dry, not mixed with other cargo, not damp or wet, free from pests, foreign matter, weeds, mold or foreign odors. If ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate is delivered in bags, the inspector will inspect them for traces of soaking, and if agreed, will perform the selected bag opening for sampling purpose and further visual check of cargo quality.

Acceptance of cleanliness containers / holds of vessels before loading ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate.

This is a visual inspection of containers and empty holds for their cleanliness and suitability for ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate transportation. The inspector carefully examines their internal surfaces, checks the integrity and condition of locks, hinges and other fasteners on the container doors, rubber seals for container doors and hold covers.

Visual control of the loading process and sampling of ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate.

During loading, the inspector controls the loading of ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate, confirms the gross / net weight during re-weighing; in the case of loading ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate into the holds - the initial, intermediate and final check of the weight of the loaded cargo by the draft survey method, controls the fumigation process; conducts a visual assessment of the quality of the cargo, takes samples in accordance with sampling rules, forms composite samples. At the end of the loading, the inspector will seal the loaded containers or holds. He enters all the data into reports to which the client gets direct access.

Note that the CISS GROUP loading inspection and sampling can be carried out around the clock on 24/7 basis.

Laboratory analyzes of ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate quality.

We check the quality of ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate exclusively in accredited laboratories in accordance with international standards and national methods (ISO, CEN, TFI (The Fertilizer Institute)) and others. The determined standard quality indicators of ammonium sulfate (ammonium nitrate) include: total mass fraction of nitrate and ammonium nitrogen, mass fraction of water, pH , mass fraction of insoluble substances, particle size distribution, static strength of granules, friability.

Photo and video report.

The inspector records each stage of the inspection with photos and videos. All such data contain the date and time of recorded stage of inspection. At the end of the ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate inspection, CISS GROUP provides a detailed photo report of all stages of control and inspection.

Certificates.

Based on the results of the ammonium sulfate/ammonium nitrate inspection the final certificate or reports are issued. The client can check the authenticity of the documents using a unique QR code, which is the "key" to the CISS GROUP website, where pdf versions of certificates are stored. Our certificates are protected with a digital cryptographic signature, which also guarantees their reliability and security.

Digitally signed certificates are often required by banks to verify the integrity of trading process when financing trade operations in the form of a letter of credit.

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