INSPECTION

SUPERINTENDENCE

ANALYSIS

CERTIFICATION

CIS Australia provides fully accredited independent inspection, laboratory analysis and certification services to the agricultural industry, supporting the supply chain from producer to consumer.

www.commodityinspection.com.au

PROTECTING YOURINTERESTS

Commodity Inspection Services provides independent inspection, laboratory analysis and certification services to the agricultural industry. We offer you specialised and reliable support from producer to consumer, exporter to importer.

If you trade in agricultural commodities, risk management is very important. When you need reliable and prompt assessment by a fully accredited superintendent company – we’re there to assist you.

We work with an extensive range of commodities and consumer products and have a special focus on protein meals, grain, fats and oils. We cater to producers and consumers, exporters and importers who want independent testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a purpose built agri-commodities testing laboratory that is NATA accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Qualified surveyors and inspectors are strategically located around Australia to ensure efficient inspection, sampling and document issuance. Our management team has immense experience across all major agricultural commodities and provides you with dedicated support and personalised advice tailored to your needs.

We specialise in agricultural commodities With more than 20 years of experience in agricultural commodities, we have the expertise to guarantee the highest standards of inspection, laboratory analysis, certification and quick and accurate document issuance.

Comprehensive laboratory analysis We use the latest, internationally recognised testing methods, and our highly skilled team provides specialised laboratory testing.

Quick turnaround of services Our services are timely, accurate and competitive – so that your reporting and certification deadlines can be met.

WHY CHOOSE US?Highest levels of accreditationWe adhere to internationally recognised standards set down by NATA-ISO, GAFTA and FOSFA. We have Department of Agriculture Authorised Officers within our staff to cover all plant export requirements.

Australian and worldwide service network Our team of qualified surveyors and inspectors are strategically located at all the inland packing sites and export terminals around Australia, providing prompt, reliable and professional service – when and where you need it.

GAFTA Analyst and Superintendent

NATA ISO/IEC 17025:2005

Member of Grain Trade Australia

ACCREDITED SERVICE PROVIDERS

We’re proud to hold the following accreditations and memberships:

ISO 9001:2008

FOSFA International

Member of the Australian Mungbean Association

Member of the AustralianRenderers Association

Member of the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors

AOCS Approved Chemist

AOCS Corporate Member

We provide whatever you need – loading and discharge supervision, draft survey, weight determination, hold and tank inspection, hatch sealing, monitoring of fumigation, sampling and sample dispatch. Comprehensive reporting, accompanied by a photographic record, can be provided, as well as quality and weight certification.

Bulk and Container Liquids Cargo Survey including Tallow, Vegetable & Fish OilsWe offer a complete and professional service with integrity and consistency and liaise with you closely throughout the loading and/or discharge.

Dry Bulk and Container Cargo Survey includingGrain, Pulses, Sugar & MealsWe ensure you’re well represented and we send fast and accurate updates, as well as speedy delivery of services before, during and after loading.

We provide third party inspection and sampling to help protect your interests.

CertificationWe provide sustainability, food safety and management system consultancy and certification services.

Marine SurveyWe have qualified marine surveyors who can perform vessel surveys such as draft and bunker surveys.

Packing Inspection Services We provide packing supervision services right across Australia. We can tailor our services to your needs, including supervision of quality and weight, sampling during packing and urgent dispatch to our laboratory.

Protein Meal and Stock Feed Survey and Sampling If you need to have the quality of your product assessed for any reason – we perform sampling and analysis and provide a comprehensive independent report on our findings.

Container Inspection We provide assurance that containers are fit to carry edible product and are free from foreign contaminants.

Damaged Cargo Survey If you have cargo or stock that is damaged, we visit the site to carry out a thorough inspection with photographs, and provide a comprehensive independent report of our findings to support your insurance claim.

Stocktake Inspections We provide stocktake inspections on product that is stored in bags, containers or bulk.

Pre-Shipment Inspections We perform customised pre-shipment inspections (PSI) to confirm contract specifications prior to loading.

INSPECTION

Our professional inspection and superintendence services give you reassurance, knowing you have someone on site to represent and protect your interests.

LOADING AND DISCHARGE SURVEYS OTHER SERVICES

DRAFT DOCUMENTATION

We promptly create draft documentation for your review, with testing and analysis streamlined to minimise turnaround time.

CERTIFICATION

Why choose us for timely, accurate certification? We understand your need for quick turnaround of documentation and certification in order to avoid transaction delays.

SECURE DIGITAL DELIVERY

Security is just as important as speed – that’s why your documents are issued electronically as securely encrypted PDF documents. These can be printed or distributed as required.

HIGH QUALITY DOCUMENTATION

These documents are backed by our many accreditation standards, which brings value and security to your trade.

AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY SPECIALISTS

We certify bulk and container shipments specialising in the following:

• Tallow, vegetable oil and fish oil • Grain, oilseed, pulses and sugar• Animal and vegetable protein meals

We have over 20 years of experience providing on-time documentation and certification for both container and bulk shipments.

ANALYSIS

Our laboratory operates under the strict guidelines of NATA ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and proficiency testing programs of various industry bodies.

Our team of highly qualified scientists and laboratory technicians provide a professional level of service.

Our laboratory service is timely and competitive – to help you meet your reporting and certification deadlines.

Exporters and importers can benefit from our specialised testing services, designed for their particular requirements. Growers and producers can take advantage of our fast turnaround in production quality assessment.

We perform our testing to internationally recognised standards. For the very latest news and updates, not just to standards and accreditations, but to all areas of operation, please refer to our website.

We provide valuable laboratory services to the agricultural supply chain, from producer to consumer.

COMPREHENSIVE TESTING AND ANALYSIS

We offer a comprehensive range of testing and analytical services for agricultural commodities including protein meals, grain, sugar, fats and oils.

PROTEIN MEALS

Acid Insoluble AshAcid ValueAshCalciumDigestible EnergyE. Coli / ColiformsEnterobacteriaceaeFatFeather AdulterantFree Fatty AcidsFibreMoistureMycotoxins (ELISA):– Aflatoxin (Total, B1, B2, G1, G2)– Fumonisin– Ochratoxin– Vomitoxin (DON)– ZearalenonePepsin DigestibilityPeroxide ValuePhosphorusProteinSalmonellaSaltSandSieve TestSPC / Total Bacteria CountStaphylococcus AureusTVBNUrease ActivityWool and HairYeast and Mould Count

GRAIN

1000 Kernel WeightBSMVColouration (Barley)DefectivesDitylenchus Dipsaci (Stem & Bulb Nematode in Pulses)Dry Gluten (Glutomatic)E. Coli / ColiformsEnterobacteriaceaeFalling NumberForeign Material / MatterGermination Energy & CapacityGliaden (Gluten Allergen)Gluten Index (Glutomatic)GlucosinolatesGMO (Qualitative & Quantitative)Heavy Metals (Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Mercury)Moisture (Standard Ref & NIR)Mycotoxins (ELISA):– Aflatoxin (Total, B1, B2, G1, G2)– Fumonisin– Ochratoxin– T2– Vomitoxin (DON)– ZearalenoneOil Content (Standard Ref & NIR)Pesticide ResiduesPopcorn Expansion RatioPopcorn Popping RatioProtein (Standard Ref & NIR)SalmonellaScreenings & RetentionSieving Test Barley (Steinecker)SPC / Total Bacteria CountStaphylococcus Aureus

GLYCERINE

AcidityAshCarbonColour (Cobalt / Platinum Scale)Colour APHAColour LovibondGlycerol ContentMONGRefractive IndexSpecific Gravity / DensitySulphated Ash

Water

TanninTest WeightTetrazolium TestUS DockageVarietal Purity (Barley)Weed Seeds SearchWet Gluten (Glutomatic)Yeast and Mould Count

SULPHUR

SUGAR

AcidityAshBentonite ContentCarbonHydrogen SulphideMoisturePurity (Calculation)Purity / Carbon / Ash / Moisture / AcidityScreens

AshColourDextranMoistureParticle SizePolarisation (Wet & Dry)Reducing / Invert SugarsStarch

FATS AND OILS

Acid ValueCold TestFAC ColourFree Fatty AcidInsoluble ImpuritiesIodine ValueLovibond Raw ColourMoistureNitrogenPeroxide ValuePhosphorousPolyethyleneRefine & Bleach ColourRate of FiltrationRefractive IndexRelative DensitySaponification ValueSlip Melting PointTitreUnsaponifiable Matter

We carry out all of the following tests and analysis at our fit for purpose laboratory. We are constantly developing and expanding our testing capabilities. Please check our website for updates.

SYDNEY OFFICE501/6 Help StreetChatswood NSW 2067

BRISBANE LABORATORY1A/532 Seventeen Mile Rocks RoadSinnamon Park QLD 4073

CALL +61 2 9440 9600 FAX +61 2 9440 9622 EMAIL info@commodityinspection.com.auWEBSITE www.commodityinspection.com.au

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR COMMODITY IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS

Protein Meals Fats and Oils Grains and Sugar

Hold Inspection, Hatch Sealing, Hose Testing

Draft Survey

Tank Inspection

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Stocktaking Survey

Certification

Analytical Services

Quality Control

Container Inspection

Damage Survey

Department of Agriculture Authorised Officer (AO)

Loading and Discharge Superintendence

Onsite Sampling and Inspection during packing

MELBOURNE OFFICE28/574 Plummer StreetPort Melbourne VIC 3207