CONSUMER GOODS
USA
We make global trade flow smoother
and safer”
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
» Be the best worldwide provider of trade facilitation and trade security
services.
Our Mission
» Provide innovative solutions and tailor-made services that improve and
secure the trade environment and deliver added value for our
customers.
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COTECNA STRATEGIC LOCATIONS
Coverage 100 offices worldwide.
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COTECNA STRATEGIC LOCATIONS
Inspections in United States
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New Orleans Office and Lab.
Miami
Houston
Canada
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Accreditations / Memberships
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IFIA;
IFA;
ISO 9001:2008;
ISO 17025:2005;
ISO/IEC 17020:1998;
ASCB.
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Commercial Inspections
Cotecna has been delivering inspection, testing and numerous
other services to the international trading community throughout
its worldwide network for 35 years.
› 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.
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.
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» 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
AUDITS
TESTING
INSPECTION
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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES
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Controls and testing of consumer goods can involve the
following services:
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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
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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.
Factory Audit (FA)
Social Audit (SA)
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CONSUMER GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES
» Factory Audit (FA)
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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
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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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» SOCIAL AUDIT (SA)
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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
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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)
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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.
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Physical and chemical testing of samples against any contractual or international, American, European or
Asian standards.
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Quality certificates on the basis of results by independent and accredited laboratories (e.g. GAFTA and
FOSFA for agricultural products).
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Labs use LIMS (lab management information system) for logging in received samples and as a reporting
tool.
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EXAMPLE: JUICE AUTHENTICITY PRORAM
SAMPLING SERVICES
•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.
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PICTURES TAKEN DURING THE PROCESS
Getting the tank ready for
sampling
Filling the bags with juice
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Adding ice packs
Attaching labels and getting
the bags ready for shipping
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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
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OUR SAMPLING REPORT
Reference#
Date
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME
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CONTACT PERSON
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SAMPLING DATE
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SAMPLING PLACE
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NAME
PHONE #
FAX #
E-MAIL:
NAME
ADDRESS
COUNTRY
CITY
ZIP CODE
NAME:
MANUFACTURER
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ADDRESS
COUNTRY
CITY
PRIOR NOTICE REGISTRATION
NUMBER
IMPORTER NAME
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INSPECTOR NAME
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ZIP CODE
EXPIRATION DATE
N/A
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2.0 SAMPLING
Samples were taken from drum,
and conducted according to:
sterile container)
Reference
bin,
pail, warehouse tank,
aseptic scholle bag, container)
(procedure No. xxx, taking xx each of xx liter in non-sterile container plus xx liter aseptically in a
LOT NUMBER
TOTALPACKAGING
SAMPLED PACKAGING
No.
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3.0 QUALITY AND QUANTITY:
COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE
Organization
GOOD
AVERAGE
POOR
Cleaning
General Conditions
TEMPERATURE
Product temperature at the storage conditions
Product temperature at the sampling place
Sample temperature
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4.0 SHIPMENT DETAILS
COURIER NAME:
TRACKING NUMBER:
QUANTITY OF PIECES:
TOTAL WEIGHT (Lb):
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:
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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,
[email protected]
+1 504.464.6000
+1 855.626.8326