Sampling & sealing
Sampling and sealing help keep cargo quality demonstrable and support meeting contractual specifications throughout the supply chain. Risks around disputed settlements and non-conforming shipments are better controlled.
Traders, receivers and shippers gain documented proof that supports financial positions at the point of delivery.
Supply chain integrity through sampling & sealing
Control Union operates from an independent position in the chain, helping to reduce potential conflicts of interest from every inspection result. Sampling and contractual sealing services are ISO 9001 certified or ISO 17020 accredited, giving organisations externally verified proof of quality that can be used during audits and cargo settlements.
All work follows ISO, GAFTA, GMP+, FOSFA, EU and UNECE standards, so a single partner can covers the full spectrum of regulatory and contractual requirements without switching providers.
Sample integrity assurance
Financial assurance at cargo settlement
Accredited sampling and tamper-proof sealing produce documented quality evidence, helping reduce disputes and supporting financial positions when bulk cargo changes hands.
Deep commodity knowledge built over decades
Specialists hold detailed knowledge of many types of bulk raw materials, built over tens of years. This supports accurate sampling plans and can help reduce re-inspections.
One central point of contact
Inspection, logistics coordination and laboratory analysis run through a single team. Operational complexity is reduced and communication stays clear across the supply chain.
Scale that absorbs peak demand
A large, flexible organisation reliably supports peak workloads and complex logistical scenarios while maintaining turnaround and quality expectations.
Supporting risk management for compliance teams
Standards-based execution and accredited reporting provide compliance teams with auditable records, supporting regulatory compliance and informed internal governance.
Peterson is more than logistics
Quality assurance
Control Union provides independently verified cargo quality data that supports organisations during contractual settlements and regulatory checks.
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Strong presence in the Netherlands supports local capacity and responsive operations for sampling and sealing activities.
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An integrated approach combining inspection, logistics and lab analysis distinguishes reduces handovers compared to separated processes.
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Long-term partnerships replace transactional service cycles, giving supply chain teams a consistent counterpart with growing knowledge of their cargo profiles.
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