Customized Inspection and Surveying

Independent Inspection and Surveying to Reduce Commercial Risk and Build Confidence in Trade 

Intertek's independent inspection and surveying services verify the quality, quantity, condition and compliance of goods and commodities. By confirming these key attributes, the services help reduce commercial risk and build confidence in trade for the organisations involved. 

Delivered as part of Intertek's tradeable and customised solutions, the service supports exporters, importers, manufacturers, governments and other organisations involved in global trade. 

Verifying goods and commodities 

Goods and commodities are the foundation of every trade transaction, and the parties involved need to be confident in what is being traded. Independent inspection and surveying verifies the goods and commodities themselves across four areas: 

1. Quality: confirmation of the quality of the goods and commodities being traded.
2. Quantity: confirmation of the quantity of goods and commodities involved.
3. Condition: verification of the condition of goods and commodities.
4. Compliance: verification of compliance with applicable trade-specific requirements. 

Reducing commercial risk 

Uncertainty about goods and commodities is a source of commercial risk. Independent verification addresses that uncertainty directly, giving organisations a reliable basis on which to trade and helping build confidence between the parties to a transaction. 

Key benefits 

• Reduced commercial risk: verification of the goods and commodities at the centre of the transaction. 

• Confidence in trade: an independent view that supports the parties involved. 

• Verified compliance: goods checked against applicable trade-specific requirements. 

• Customised solutions: a service offered within Intertek's tradeable and customised solutions. 

Trade with Confidence 

Customised Inspection and Surveying is one of Intertek's tradeable and customised solutions within Government & Trade Services. Through its global network of experts and laboratories, Intertek helps reduce trade risks, improve supply chain transparency and support activities at loading and dispatch ports, enabling the smooth movement of goods across international markets and greater confidence in trade. 

Ready to Trade with Confidence?

Whether you're a government authority, exporter or importer, our Government and Trade Services experts are ready to support your market access journey. 

Get in touch to:

• Request a quotation
• Speak with a technical expert
• Find your local Intertek office
• Learn more about our programmes
• Receive guidance on certification and compliance

Contact Intertek to begin the certification process and support your journey. Contact us Today!