SGS India Private Limited, Gurgaon

being of natural origin, fresh produce is delicate and has a limited shelf life. How they are stored and handled before reaching their final destination is crucial to maintaining quality and safety.

• sampling & product testing
• audit solutions
• collateral management
• fumigation/pest management
• warehouse management
• logistic support

benefits:

• guaranteed assurance of inventory  
• increase of produce safety resulting in reduction of product liability risks

consumers, traders, government agencies and logistics companies demand fresh produce should have a longer shelf life. It has to be safe, taste good, look good and to be nutritionally beneficial. How can you pack and process the perfect product:

• reception sampling & testing
• packaging & labelling assessment
• product certification
• audit solutions
• collateral management
• pest management

benefits:

• quality and safety consistency across the supply chain leads to partner confidence and market acceptance of your produce
• increased efficiency and reduced cost

Production at the primary level requires expert knowledge and thorough understanding of agricultural practices in order to produce final product that will meet quality and safety specifications at destination. Sgs has the technical expertise in reducing risks for customers along the entire supply chain. Optimization of the supply chain helps to secure the sustainable production essential to gain a competitive edge.

• seed testing
• crop studies
• soil & water testing
• field trials
• fumigation & pest management
• identity preservation programme & traceability
• quality control & sampling
• analytical testing
• audit solutions
• training/technical assistance

benefits:

• continuous quality and safety improvement resulting in reduction of liability risks
• get the value from your resources
• expert knowledge and understanding of local and international regulations
• keep you ahead of your competitors

Whether it is pesticides in vegetables, microbes in cooked food products, allergenic ingredients or a breakdown in the food safety management system, hazards can exist anywhere in the supply chain.

• cleanliness inspection
• loading and discharge supervision
• audit solutions
• fumigation & pest management
• logistic support
• damage survey
• guaranteed business solutions

benefits:

• delivering what you promised your customers. Peace of mind by mitigating your risk
• independent confirmation and documentation
• verification of due diligence