Quality & Compliance

Quality Control Built for International Trade.

Product inspection, compliance documentation, phytosanitary requirements and third-party inspection support for commercial potato shipments.

Quality & documentation for international trade.

Agricultural practices, shipment documentation and independent inspection options discussed according to your market and order requirements.

Agricultural Practices

GAP

Good Agricultural Practices support responsible production, product quality, food safety and traceability throughout the agricultural supply chain.

Food Safety
Environmental Management
Worker Health, Safety & Welfare
Produce Quality
Traceability & Record Keeping
Export Documentation

Phytosanitary Documentation

We coordinate phytosanitary documentation according to the destination market’s plant-health requirements.

Applicable inspection, certification and documentation requirements are reviewed before shipment.

Independent Inspection

Third-Party QC

Independent third-party quality inspection can be arranged upon discussion.

Inspection scope, timing, service provider and costs are agreed before booking, according to your order requirements.

Product checks before international shipment.

Quality control focuses on evaluating commercial potato shipments for product condition, defects, residue requirements and signs of disease before export.

Defect Inspection

Inspection of external and internal defects against the applicable product specification.

Pesticide Residue Testing

Residue testing information can support buyer and destination-market compliance requirements.

Disease Screening

Product screening helps identify disease-related concerns before shipment preparation.

Grade Verification

Commercial sizing, appearance and agreed quality specifications can be checked before loading.

Potato quality inspection and grading
Pre-Shipment Quality Control Inspection • Screening • Verification

Quality checkpoints from grading to loading.

01

Product Intake

Potato lots enter the preparation and inspection workflow.

02

Sorting

Product is separated according to commercial requirements.

03

Grading

Size and commercial grade are prepared for the order.

04

Quality Check

Defects and applicable quality parameters are reviewed.

05

Shipment Preparation

Approved product proceeds to packaging and container loading.

Key product inspection points.

The potato specification framework includes measurable quality tolerances and product characteristics that can be reviewed during commercial inspection.

01
External Defects < 3%

By weight for issues such as scabs or mechanical damage.

02
Internal Defects < 1%

By weight for issues such as hollow heart or black spot.

03
Clay / Dirt < 1%

Clean presentation with washed or well-brushed options.

04
Reducing Sugars < 0.25%

Fresh weight specification where applicable to the agreed product requirements.

Product specifications may vary according to category, variety, buyer requirements and destination-market requirements.

Third-party inspection support when required.

Independent inspection can be incorporated into commercial arrangements where requested by the buyer.

SGS, Bureau Veritas and Intertek are examples of internationally recognized inspection providers that buyers may request.

Discuss Inspection Requirements
Independent Inspection SGS
Independent Inspection Bureau Veritas
Independent Inspection Intertek

Inspection provider, scope, cost and availability should be confirmed for each commercial shipment.

Product Specifications Variety, size and quality requirements
Phytosanitary Documents Shipment-related documentation
Inspection Information Quality and testing records where applicable
Verified Certificates Available documentation once confirmed