ISO 9001:2015 · IRAM-IQNet
Backs the management of the processes covered by the certification scope and their periodic review by an independent body.
Documented processes, independently audited.
International backing
Confidence to operate with trust.
If you export grain, specialty crops or by-products, you know every piece of the file counts: the pre-shipment inspection, the quality certificate, the draft survey, documentary consistency. If one piece fails, the deal collapses or is renegotiated at a discount. These five approvals are granted and reviewed by external bodies, national and international: that is what makes a Williams certificate accepted on the other side of the world.
SENASA registry of controllers and certifiers
Williams is registered to take part in the controls covered by applicable SENASA regulations. The scope is determined by the product, the means of transport and the type of operation.
Your cargo ships with sanitary requirements in order.
GAFTA Approved Superintendent
Williams is part of GAFTA's register of approved superintendents and can perform services under GAFTA rules when so established by the contract or the instruction received.
Supervision accepted in international grain trade.
FOSFA member · Superintendent category
This membership allows Williams to handle operations subject to FOSFA contracts and rules, particularly those related to oilseeds, oils and fats. The scope of each intervention is defined by the contract and the client's instructions.
Inspection aligned with the oils and fats trade standard.
OAA · Type A Inspection Body (OI 031)
Williams is accredited under IRAM-ISO/IEC 17020:2013 for specific inspection activities related to transport fitness checks, weight determination by weighing, and representative sampling with visual inspection. See the current scope for the activities covered.
Independent assessment by the national accreditation body.
Services
What we certify.
We support different stages of the operation, from preparing the means of transport and controlling the merchandise to monitoring loads, discharges, inventories and dispatches.
01
Pre-shipment inspection and means-of-transport fitness
We verify the condition of holds, containers and other means of transport before loading, in accordance with the product, the operation and the applicable requirements.
02
Load and discharge control
We follow up on the operation, verify the apparent condition of the merchandise and record the checks, quantities and incidents defined in the service instruction.
03
Representative sampling
We take, identify, condition and store samples according to the product, the contract and the applicable procedure. Where appropriate, we arrange their delivery to the designated laboratory.
04
Weight control and determination
We verify the weight of the merchandise using the methods agreed for the operation and issue the corresponding documentation. OAA accreditation applies only to the activities covered by its current scope.
05
Draft survey — quantity determination by draught readings
We determine the quantity loaded or discharged from the draught readings and the vessel's technical data. This service is provided under its own scope and is not part of the weight determination accredited by the OAA.
06
Quality control and analysis coordination
We carry out visual inspection, sampling and quality controls in accordance with the agreed specifications. When laboratory testing is required, we coordinate it with laboratories selected according to the operation.
07
Handling and stock control
We oversee the reception, discharge, storage and dispatch of the merchandise. We record movements, reconcile inbound and outbound volumes and issue periodic inventory and incident reports so the client can follow the progress of the operation.
08
Fertiliser dispatch control
We follow up on fertiliser loads and dispatches, verifying vehicles, documentation, quantities and the other controls defined by the client. Operation information is consolidated into reports that make follow-up and reconciliation easier.
09
Inspections under FOSFA contracts
We handle oilseed, oil and fat operations when the contract or instruction requires the application of FOSFA rules. The service may include inspection, sampling, supervision of loading or discharge and documentation of the operation, according to the contracted scope.
10
Container inspection
We verify the fitness of the container before loading and supervise the merchandise during consolidation. The service may include sampling, weight control, packaging condition, quantities, identification and sealing, according to the instruction received.
Specialisation
Focused on specialty crops: chickpeas, beans, peas, lentils.
The specialty market pushed us to specialise. Today a significant share of our certifications are exports of specialty grains — chickpeas, beans, peas, lentils — where careful handling of the lot and precise analysis are critical.
If you export specialty crops to Brazil, Europe, India or the Middle East, we know the standards each destination requires and the certification you need. It is not just another line in the catalogue: it is one of our strongest areas.
“Today the company is heavily focused on specialty crops because that is what our clients ask for.”
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