Soft Commodities
Our customised services help our clients minimise risks, and maximise value at every step of the commodity production, trade and transformation process.
We offer inspection and testing services for all types of soft commodities, such as sugar, cotton, cocoa, tea and coffee.
Through our global network of laboratories and operational units, we are able to cover a client’s inspection and testing needs from a commodity’s origin to its final destination.
Why Choose Cotecna
- High standards of integrity, transparency, excellence and social responsibility
- Experienced and professional staff
- Global coverage of laboratories
- Internationally recognised certifications and accreditations (ISO 17025, Gafta, FOSFA, etc.)
- Efficient and responsive service, customised to clients’ needs
- Competitive rates
Our Services
Agricultural Product Inspection
We provide personalised verification, monitoring, weighing, sampling, testing and certification services across the entire agricultural supply chain.
Agricultural Product Testing
With over 40 high-tech accredited laboratories strategically positioned around the world, we provide a wide range of analysis and testing services to the agro-food industry.
Product Certification & Conformity
Our conformity assessment services help ensure that your consignments, products or management systems comply with local and international standards or regulations.
ISCC Certification
Cotecna is a recognised partner of the International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) which enables us to deliver certifications for the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus schemes in selected locations.
Trade Finance Support
We partner all players in the transaction of raw materials, commodities and goods. We improve access to financing for borrowers. We mitigate transaction risks for lenders and assist in compliance with the requirements of the Basel frameworks for traders.
Certification & Training
We deliver tailored training courses designed to improve the capabilities and expertise of our clients. Facilitated by our own highly experienced auditors, training enables a business to manage their own audits and to meet market standards.