Reliable inspection and testing of your fertilizers is crucial in ensuring qualitative and quantitative standards. As a reputable gateway for global trade, TÜV Rheinland is a one-stop service provider across every stage of the supply chain, with specialized services that cover dry and liquid mineral fertilizers in bulk and bagged form.
As a member of the TIC Council (formerly IFIA), we facilitate secure global trade for our clients to move their goods with more confidence and less risk. Our process is simple: we understand your needs, devise a tailor-made solution, assign our local fertilizer expert to look after operations, and document all activities related to the cargo.
Memberships
TIC Council Member (formerly IFIA)
Certifications and Accreditations
ISO 17020:2012 (Accredited Inspection Company)
ISO 17065:2012 (Product Certification)
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System)
ISO 17025:2017 (Accredited Laboratories)
ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System)
ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)
Product Coverage
Nitrogen fertilizers
Urea (prilled or granular)
Ammonium nitrate or sulphate
Phosphate fertilizers (MAP, DAP, RP, TSP, SSP)
Potash fertilizers (MOP, SOP, NOP)
Compound fertilizers (NPK, NPS, NPSB, NPSZNB)
Services Overview
We provide a range of specialized services to assist during the pre-shipment of goods:
Full scope inspection
Acceptance of cleanliness of containers
Contractual sampling as per international standards
Monitoring of the loading process (temperature and field granulometry)
Sample preparation
Draft Survey
Packing and marking check
Vessel holds and hatches inspection
Supervision of weighing or tally control
Monitoring of foreign materials
Moisture and size determination
Sealing of holds, tanks, and containers
Load or discharge inspection
Laboratory analysis as per contractual specification