04 / Quality verification
Quality verification
Cargo inspection and documents agreed before shipment
Quality verification
A general analysis cannot replace a representative sample of the contracted cargo. Agree the sampling method, tests, tolerances, certifying party and response to out-of-specification results before loading.
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Rock phosphate cargo inspection: what should the contract cover?
| Component | Indicative result |
|---|---|
| 01 | Quality inspection begins with a written scope. Agree who takes samples, when and where, how the samples are sealed, which laboratory performs the tests and which results govern acceptance. Include a clear procedure for disputed results. |
| 02 | A practical inspection can address P₂O₅, other chemical components, moisture, particle distribution and quantity. If the destination requires trace elements or heavy metals, add those tests explicitly. Photographs establish appearance only and cannot certify chemical grade. |
| 03 | Independent inspection before loading may be agreed. Define the allowed variance, the point of transfer, the governing certificate and the consequences of nonconformity before the shipment is arranged. |