Overview of all our services

As a provider of inspection and certification services, we are present at all stages of the supply and value chain. We offer a wide range of services to guarantee the quantity and quality of your product(s). Select the right service for your challenge below.

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Inspection

Commodity inspections

Commodity inspections

Our vast expertise in inspection, sampling and supervision enables us to provide worldwide support to our customers in commodity trade.
Warehouse inspections and biocontrol

Warehouse inspections and biocontrol

We inspect the general condition of the warehouse, from checking for damage to the floor, walls, ceiling and supports, to, mainly, any water infiltration points that could damage the cargo.
Draft survey

Draft survey

The measurement of drafts and calculations to determine the volume and weight displaced (Draught Survey), is a means of determining the weight of cargo on board the ship, where the displacement of water before and after loading/unloading is measured, and the difference resulting represents the weight of the designated load.
Supervision of weight and quantity determination

Supervision of weight and quantity determination

We offer independent weighing inspections and determination of quantities on scales, tank measurements, counting, volumetric determination of stocks.
Inspection and Supervision

Inspection and Supervision

At Control Union we use our expertise in inspection and supervision to help and accompany our customers throughout the supply chain.
Laboratory services

Laboratory services

Providing fast and reliable results, backed by quality at every stage of our intervention, is of paramount importance to us.
Cargo compartment inspection (LCI) and tanks

Cargo compartment inspection (LCI) and tanks

Our Cargo Compartment Inspections (LCI) or Cleaning and Tank Inspections are carried out by experienced and qualified inspectors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).
Loading and unloading monitoring

Loading and unloading monitoring

Our team of qualified and trained inspectors supervise loading and unloading operations at the port, where they verify that everything is in accordance with contractual requirements.
Sampling and quality control

Sampling and quality control

At Control Union Portugal we can offer you security with our contractual sampling and sealing services.
Stock verification

Stock verification

Control Union Portugal offers different solutions to control and manage stored goods. From the control of incoming and outgoing goods to the calculation of volumes and verification of quantities.
Gas Free certification

Gas Free certification

At Control Union Portugal we offer specialized supervision and determination of the phosphine (PH3) and oxygen content in the atmosphere of ships’ holds, warehouses and silos.

Certification services

Administrative checks

Administrative checks

Transaction certificates, invoice declarations, incoming and outgoing goods, mass balance, segregation, supplier assessments and internal assessments, all require administrative checks.
Due diligence

Due diligence

Several governments have implemented regulations, forcing importers to have a Due Diligence System (DDS) in place. Control Union Certifications has the knowledge and network to support companies with the implementation.
Reporting, tracking and tracing

Reporting, tracking and tracing

Control Union Certifications registers all relevant data during a certification process, including the name of employee involved as well as the process behind any decision that was made.
Sampling and sealing

Sampling and sealing

Control Union can take samples and securely seal them in such a way that they cannot become contaminated with other substances that could influence the results of any laboratory analysis.
Supply auditing

Supply auditing

Control Union Certifications has a large network of auditors around the world, who are familiar with the production/processing requirements in the country of origin.
Training and development

Training and development

Control Union Academy offers training, webinars, offline and online sessions to support you in your certification updates. Stay informed and up to date.
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How can we help you?

Would you like more specific information about our inspection services or certification programs? If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us; we will be happy to help you.

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