We make global trade flow smoother

and safer”

CONSUMER GOODS

USA

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Our Mission

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» Be the best worldwide provider of trade facilitation and trade security

services.

» Provide innovative solutions and tailor-made services that improve and

secure the trade environment and deliver added value for our

customers.

COTECNA STRATEGIC LOCATIONS Coverage 100 offices worldwide.

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COTECNA STRATEGIC LOCATIONS

Inspections in United States

» New Orleans Office and Lab.

» Miami

» Houston

» Canada

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Accreditations / Memberships

IFIA;

IFA;

ISO 9001:2008;

ISO 17025:2005;

ISO/IEC 17020:1998;

ASCB.

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Commercial Inspections

› Performed by teams of specialists.

› Subjected to rigorous procedures and highest ethical standards.

› Noted for its agility and speed of reaction.

› Own laboratories in various countries.

› Innovative tailor-made solutions.

Cotecna has been delivering inspection, testing and numerous

other services to the international trading community throughout

its worldwide network for 35 years.

Most international trading firms and major Governments procurement agencies entrust

Cotecna daily on their cargoes.

Commercial Inspections Main Services

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» Commodities

› Holds Inspection

› Loading and Discharge Supervision

› Draught Survey

› Supervision of tally and /or weighing

› Sampling, samples preparations and

analysis

› Tanks gauging

› Stockpile volumetric surveys (minerals)

› Testing, etc.

» Consumer Goods

› Raw material quality control

› Initial Production Inspection (IPI)

› During Production Inspection (DUPRO)

› Final Random (FRI) / Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)

› Loading Supervision (LS)

› Factory Audits (FA) & Social Audits (SA)

› Laboratory Testing (LT)

› Product conformity testing

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TESTING

INSPECTION

AUDITS

CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

• Controls and testing of consumer goods can involve the

following services:

• Raw material quality control

• Initial Production Inspection (IPI)

• During Production Inspection (DUPRO)

• Final Random (FRI) / Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)

• Loading Supervision (LS)

• Factory Audits (FA) & Social Audits (SA)

• Laboratory Testing (LT)

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» Quality control inspection

• ensure the quantity produced (finished and packed) matches with

the quantity ordered

• ensure visual appearance

(color, finish) matches with product ordered

• ensure product specifications (measurements, material, functions)

comply with the order

• verify packaging, labeling, instructions and markings comply with

mandatory standards

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» Initial or Pre Production Inspection (IPI or PPI)

» An Initial Production Inspection (IPI) is conducted at the very

beginning of production, ideally after the vendor verification

process (factory and/or social audit) has been completed.

» The objective of an Initial Production Inspection, or Pre

Production Inspection (PPI), is to identify defective materials or

components prior to the production process, thereby minimizing

the risk of non-conformities and allowing for timely corrections

where necessary. It can also identify if your vendor has correctly

understood your order, avoiding miscommunication and ensuring

that any deviations from the customer’s specifications are

addressed early.

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» During Production Inspection (DUPRO)

» The During Production Inspection (DUPRO or DPI), or In-line

Product Inspection (IPI), checks semi-finished or finished goods

part-way through the production process. Generally, this takes

place when between 40% of your order has been produced and

20% export-packed.

» Doing so improves your control over production and allows for

timely correction of defects and improvements to quality.

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» Final Random Inspection (FRI)

» The Final Random Inspection (FRI), or Pre Shipment Inspection

(PSI), checks finished products when at least 80% of your order

has been produced and export-packed. Samples are selected at

random, according to AQL sampling standards and procedures.

» The Final Random Inspection ensures that the production

complies with your specifications and/or the terms of your

purchase order or letter of credit.

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» Container Loading Supervision (LS)

» Container Loading Supervision (LS) checks that your order is both

complete and securely loaded into its container before shipment.

This inspection ensures that the goods delivered by the factory

are compliant with your requirements in terms of quantity,

assortment, and packaging.

» A container loading inspection also ensures that the export

cartons are securely loaded into the container, and that the

container is in good condition (clean, dry, damage and odor free).

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» Quality Control Audit

» Auditing your factories helps to ensure that your supplier is a

bona fide company with the required competence and capacity to

produce your goods.

» Moreover, it enables you to verify that the factory operates in

compliance with accepted social welfare standards and local labor

laws.

» Finally, the auditing process also helps factories to improve their

efficiency and minimize defects.

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Factory Audit (FA) Social Audit (SA)

CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» Factory Audit (FA)

• The Factory Audit can cover issues such as:

• Is your supplier 'ISO 9001 certified' by a reputable certification body?

• Has the supplier implemented Quality Management System (QMS) standards to manage its key business

processes? A QMS can help the supplier achieve greater consistency in the production process.

• The existence and reliability of the factory (monthly production capabilities, the type of machinery used,

the main products produced, and in-house/outsourced operations)

• Whether the premises and factory capacities correlate with your order (assessing production facilities, the

quality control system for incoming goods inspection, in-process controls and final online inspections);

how is packaging material handled; how is non-conforming material handled; how are communication,

document control & workflow; and complaints management managed?

• The training and experience of the workforce as well as the working conditions

Advantages • Review your potential and existing suppliers business and production processes.

• Choose a supplier that is right for your order

• Encourage your supplier to improve their services

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

» SOCIAL AUDIT (SA)

• The purpose of the Social Audit is to verify the supplier’s compliance with both health & safety standards

(such as SA8000, SCI, WRAP, ICTI, etc...) and local labor laws.

• The Social Audit can determine whether:

• Health & safety standards are complied with

• Local labor laws are respected

• Rights of association & collective bargaining are recognized

• Discrimination, disciplinary practices, harassment or abuse is present

• Forced labor or child labor is practiced

• Adequate compensation & benefits are provided

• Environmental standards are respected

Advantages • Protect your brand and reputation

• Avoid unethical suppliers

• Meet international standards

• Avoid environmental malpractice

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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES

Laboratory Testing (LT)

» Cotecna has a global network of laboratories certified to international and national standards that offer

testing services for products ranging from: grain, feedstuff, sugar, Fruits and vegetable oils and fats, to

ethanol, ores and minerals.

» As part of our Laboratory Testing Services, we are able to

provide:

» Physical and chemical testing of samples against any contractual or international, American, European or

Asian standards.

» Quality certificates on the basis of results by independent and accredited laboratories (e.g. GAFTA and

FOSFA for agricultural products).

Labs use LIMS (lab management information system) for logging in received samples and as a reporting

tool.

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•Cotecna USA has been partnering with Nestle since 2009 performing Concentrated and puree juice sampling as part of Nestle Juice Authenticity Program

•Sampling operations take place at origin in some of the major Juice exporting/ manufacturing countries such as Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, China as well as the USA.

•Sampling is done by experienced and trained inspectors using sterile equipment and sampling bags which are Aseptic, PN sterilized @ 1.5 Mrad to prevent any juice leaking during handling and shipping.

• sampling is done according to Cotecna‘s and the client’s Quality standards.

EXAMPLE: JUICE AUTHENTICITY PRORAM

SAMPLING SERVICES

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PICTURES TAKEN DURING THE PROCESS

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Getting the tank ready for

sampling

Filling the bags with juice

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Attaching labels and getting

the bags ready for shipping Adding ice packs

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Recording the juice

temperature Wrapping sampling bags

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Adding a copy of SRF, PERMIT,

PRIOR NOTICE, AWB AND COA TO

SHIPMENT

PUTTING THE COOLER IN A

THERMO BOX

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Cooler is prepared with all

documents to be shipped

OUR SAMPLING REPORT

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PRODUCT NAME :

CONTACT PERSON

:

NAME PHONE #

FAX # E-MAIL:

SAMPLING DATE :

SAMPLING PLACE

:

NAME

ADDRESS

COUNTRY

CITY ZIP CODE

MANUFACTURER

:

NAME:

ADDRESS

COUNTRY

CITY ZIP CODE

PRIOR NOTICE REGISTRATION NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE N/A

IMPORTER NAME :

INSPECTOR NAME :

Reference# Date

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

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2.0 SAMPLING

Samples were taken from drum, bin, pail, warehouse tank, aseptic scholle bag, container)

and conducted according to: (procedure No. xxx, taking xx each of xx liter in non-sterile container plus xx liter aseptically in a

sterile container)

Reference

No.

LOT NUMBER TOTALPACKAGING SAMPLED PACKAGING

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COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE

Organization GOOD AVERAGE POOR

Cleaning

General Conditions

TEMPERATURE

Product temperature at the storage conditions °C

°F

Product temperature at the sampling place °C

°F

Sample temperature °C

°F

3.0 QUALITY AND QUANTITY:

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COURIER NAME: TRACKING NUMBER:

QUANTITY OF PIECES: TOTAL WEIGHT (Lb):

4.0 SHIPMENT DETAILS

5.0 REQUIREMNTS REVIEW YES NO

Were these samples previously frozen?

Were these samples sent in whirl-pack bag, glass, or can?

Does the container label show the following information?

USA Sample # - Date Sampled – Sampled by – Raw Material

Supplier Name – Country of Origin – Lot Number – Sterile- None Sterile

Was the label information clear, precise and either typed or written using a black pen? (Not

red/blue or pencil).

Are the containers tightly sealed by wrapping tape around the cap seal?

Are you sending a minimum of 10 packages of Blue Ice per each thermo box? (if NO explain)

Are the samples pack in bubble wrap or peanuts and a cold pack?

Are the Sample Request and Analysis Form, Prior Notice Confirmation Number and copy of the

COA for each lot attached in every box of samples?

Was the package of samples shipped to XXXXXXXXXX

REMARKS:

Thank you!

For further information on our services, please visit

www.cotecnausa.com

www.cotecnausa.com

Fernando Vela

Business Development Manager USA-LATAM

COTECNA INPSECTION INC. 8610 NW, 72nd Street

Miami, FL 33195,

Marketing@cotecnausa.com

+1 504.464.6000

+1 855.626.8326