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    Feed industry

    Meet the highest standards

    Control Union provides inspection and certification services to the feed industry to help you meet the highest standards. This includes dry, liquid, bulk or bagged products.

    Our services for this industry

    What can we do for you?

    For the feed industry we provide various services on different levels. Read more about our offering here and simply select from the services overview below. Of course, we also offer tailor-made solutions if necessary.

    Our inspection services cover the full life cycle of assets and plants in the food and feed sectors, from inspections on tanks and processing machines, to equipment inspections and calibration services. Our approach allows us to plan and execute food and feed inspection services efficiently, with a focus on clear and timely reporting of key information. This ensures minimal disturbance of our clients’ operational process and provides them with cost predictability for budgeting purposes.

    The need for feed inspection and monitoring in the feed industry is important as it ensures its quality, particularly when it comes to pest control. Our services include the inspection of warehouses and holds, monitoring of consignments, sampling to ensure the feed is at the required standard at all stages. If requested, we also carry out routine inspections to ensure compliance with any relevant legislation and that required standards are met.

    The need for feed collateral services and monitoring in the feed industry is important as it ensures its quality, particularly when it comes to pest control. Our services include the inspection of warehouses and holds, monitoring of consignments, sampling to ensure the feed is at the required standard at all stages. If requested, we also carry out routine inspections to ensure compliance with any relevant legislation and that required standards are met.

    Collateral Services

    Control Union provides inspection and certification services to the feed industry to help you meet the highest standards. This includes dry, liquid, bulk or bagged products. The largest feed safety certification program, GMP+ FSA, is based on ISO quality management requirements with the integration of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). The GMP+ certification scheme does not only define conditions relating to production facilities but also for storage, transport, trade and monitoring. Control Union offers the GMP+ FSA programme as well as good trading practices and secure feed audits.

    Feed industry certification

    Control Union laboratories offers a wide range of analyses for the feed industry. Our modern laboratories are equipped with the latest equipment and are spread accross the globe. This lets us perform analyses quickly and efficiently, which saves you time and money. Our TLR laboratory is GMP+ and QS-certified, ISO 17025-accredited (L059) and approved by the FOSFA and GAFTA. Consequently, our reports are internationally recognised.

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    Inspection
    Collateral management

    Collateral management

    As expert custodians, we can take overall control of your goods throughout their storage period. This provides a safe, effective and efficient way to store goods around the world, as well as facilitating additional credit risk management.
    Inspection
    Crop monitoring

    Crop monitoring

    Crop monitoring in agriculture gives you insights and helps you in the management of various pests, weeds, or illnesses in crops.
    Inspection
    Draft survey

    Draft survey

    With a draft survey we measure displacement of water to determine the weight of cargo.
    Inspection
    Drilling and well servicing structures

    Drilling and well servicing structures

    At Control Union, we recognize the critical importance of maintaining the integrity and safety of drilling and well servicing structures.
    Inspection
    Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

    Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

    Shippers, traders and receivers of bulk commodities can manage risksby employing our Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) services.
    Inspection
    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold inspection ensures the vessel’s hold is ready to receive cargo without contamination and complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect.
    Inspection
    Industrial inspections

    Industrial inspections

    With our Industrial inspections we deliver quality independent inspection services, allowing asset owners to obtain and maintain control over your equipment.
    Inspection
    Laboratory services

    Laboratory services

    We offer flexible, market-driven lab services for foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed & (bio) fuels.
    Inspection
    Pest control

    Pest control

    The confidence to offer Pest Control services, a critical issue in every step of the supply chain, is based on our extensive knowledge about quality assurance, project risk management and hazard control. We offer pestmanagement worldwide.
    Inspection
    Lifting accessories and equipment

    Lifting accessories and equipment

    Control Union offers comprehensive inspections for all types of lifting accessories and equipment.
    Inspection
    Load compartment inspections

    Load compartment inspections

    Our Load Compartment Inspections (LCI), or hold cleanliness inspections, are performed by experienced and qualified surveyors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).
    Inspection
    Non-destructive testing (NDT)

    Non-destructive testing (NDT)

    Control Union Industrial Inspections specializes in a comprehensive range of non-destructive testing (NDT) services for a wide variety of equipment and structures.
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    Offshore containers

    Offshore containers

    Control Union specializes in the periodic inspection of offshore containers, offshore tank containers, and any other kind of offshore lifting frame or unit.
    Inspection
    Offshore cranes

    Offshore cranes

    Ensuring the safety and reliability of offshore cranes is essential in the energy industry. At Control Union, we specialize in conducting comprehensive annual inspections for offshore cranes.
    Inspection
    Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)

    Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)

    The inspection of Personal Fall Protection equipment requires specific expertise and approval from the manufacturer of the equipment. Control Union Industrial Inspections has the approval of most manufactures.
    Inspection
    Portable access equipment

    Portable access equipment

    When it comes to ensuring the safety and compliance of your portable access equipment, Control Union is your trusted partner. Our comprehensive inspection services cover ladders, steps, and mobile scaffolding, providing you with peace of mind and confidence in your workplace safety.
    Inspection
    Pressure gauges

    Pressure gauges

    Control Union offers comprehensive gauge calibration services, utilizing specialized tools and equipment to calibrate a wide range of gauges across various pressure range.
    Inspection
    Pressure safety valves

    Pressure safety valves

    Control Union Industrial Inspections specializes in the periodic inspections and small maintenance of pressure safety valves for a wide range of industries.
    Inspection
    Representation port loading and discharge

    Representation port loading and discharge

    In our Port Loading & Discharge services, we use our inspection and supervision expertise to support you in meeting contractual obligations or regulations.
    Inspection
    Sampling and sealing

    Sampling and sealing

    Through correct sampling inspection in quality control, we can ascertain that the quality of your product meets the contractual specifications.
    Inspection
    Stock monitoring and measurement (SMA)

    Stock monitoring and measurement (SMA)

    Good stock control is when you have full knowledge of every product type, amount, value and quality in your warehouse. Our stock monitoring and measurement services allow us to observe and report on global stock management.
    Inspection
    Stock monitoring and measurement

    Stock monitoring and measurement

    Monitoring your stocks is important throughout the supply chain. We can provide continuous monitoring or periodic spot inspection where we keep an eye on the movement and condition of your commodities.
    Inspection
    Temperature monitoring (TEMO)

    Temperature monitoring (TEMO)

    We have an established track record, gained over 12 years of conducting automated temperature monitoring services for international clients, across a wide range of commodities (including biomass, feed and food).
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    Warehouse inspections

    Warehouse inspections

    Our expert team will check the overall condition of your warehouse and conduct an inspection to ensure the warehouse is ready to receive your valuable cargo.
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    Weight and quality determination

    Weight and quality determination

    While some weight loss is unavoidable during the transportation and handling of bulk cargoes, we aim to minimise possible discrepancies in cargo weight between loading and unloading.
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    “Feed is the largest and most important component to ensuring safe, abundant and affordable animal proteins.” [IFIF]

    International Feed Industry Federation [IFIF]

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