Our Services

Inspections, testing, certification, marine surveys, fumigation, and quality consultancy.

Testing

Our Inspection services are designed to provide accurate, reliable, and independent assessments for products and services

Scope of Services

Industrial and General Inspection Services

- Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
- Loading and Discharge Supervision
- Quantity and Quality Verification
- Container Inspection
- Packing and Marking Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Dimensional Inspection
- Sampling and Testing Supervision
- Factory and Vendor Audits

Fumigation

Fumigation Services for Containers, Vessels, Agricultural Crops, and Export Products

Our fumigation services are designed to ensure the safe and effective control of pests in containers, vessels, agricultural commodities, and export products. We apply the latest fumigation technologies and strictly adhere to international regulations and phytosanitary standards to protect products, ensure compliance, and maintain global trade integrity.

Key Areas of Service:

• Container and Vessel Fumigation:
  Specialized fumigation treatments for shipping containers and cargo holds on vessels to eliminate insects, rodents, and other pests before export or import operations.

• Agricultural Crops and Export Product Fumigation:
  Safe and controlled fumigation of grains, seeds and other agricultural commodities prepared for export to prevent infestation and meet quarantine requirements.

• Advanced Fumigation Techniques:
  Use of state-of-the-art equipment and environmentally safe fumigants such as phosphine and methyl bromide alternatives, ensuring effective pest control while maintaining product integrity and environmental safety.

• Compliance with International Standards:
  All operations are conducted in accordance with local and international regulations, including FAO, WHO, IPPC (ISPM-15), and national plant protection laws, ensuring full compliance with export destination requirements.

• Monitoring and Safety Control:
  Continuous monitoring of gas concentration, exposure time, and ventilation processes to ensure safety for personnel, goods, and the environment.

• Certification and Documentation:
  Issuance of official fumigation certificates recognized by port authorities and quarantine agencies worldwide.

Certification

Consultancy

The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is a mandatory document that certifies products comply with the technical regulations, safety, and quality standards of the importing country.

Survinter provides a full range of inspection, testing, and documentation services to help exporters and importers in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt obtain this certification efficiently and with full compliance.

Saudi Arabia – SASO / SABER Compliance

Regulatory Authority:

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) under the SALEEM program.

Certification is managed through the SABER online platform.

1. Product Assessment & Classification:

Identify applicable SASO Technical Regulations based on product type (e.g., cables, building materials, chemicals, food contact products).

Determine whether the product requires Product CoC (PCoC) and Shipment CoC (SCoC).

2. Testing & Laboratory Coordination:

Conduct or coordinate product testing in SASO-accredited laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025 compliant).

Ensure conformity with relevant IEC, SASO, or GSO standards.

3. Document Preparation:

Compile all required technical files (test reports, specifications, product datasheets, safety certificates, etc.).

Review product labeling, barcodes, and packaging to match SASO requirements.

4. Pre-shipment Inspection (if required):

Perform on-site verification of product marking, packaging, and batch numbers before shipment.

Confirm products correspond exactly to those tested and approved.

5. SABER Registration Assistance:

Support clients in registering products and shipments on the SABER platform.

Liaise with SASO-approved certification bodies to obtain the final CoC.

6. Follow-up and Renewal:

Provide ongoing monitoring for re-certification and renewal of expired or updated PCoC documents.

Egypt – GOEIC / EOS Compliance

General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC)

Egyptian Organization for Standardization (EOS)

1. Product Scope Verification:

Identify whether the product falls under mandatory inspection or registration per GOEIC’s list

Match product codes (HS codes) with relevant Egyptian Standards (ES).

2. Sampling and Testing Coordination:

Arrange sample collection under witness inspection.

Perform full chemical, mechanical, physical, and biological testing according to ES / ISO / ASTM standards.

Partner with accredited Egyptian and international laboratories to issue official test reports.

3. Factory and Pre-Shipment Inspection:

Inspect labeling, packaging, expiry dates, and traceability before export.

Verify conformity with Egyptian safety, quality, and labeling rules.

4. Documentation Review and Submission:

Review and compile the full documentation package for GOEIC submission:

Test reports

Certificate of origin

Commercial invoice and packing list

Bill of lading or airway bill

5. Issuance of CoC or Certificate of Inspection:

Liaise with GOEIC or authorized inspection bodies to secure the Certificate of Conformity or Certificate of Inspection before shipment approval.

6. Regulatory Advisory and Training:

Provide clients with updates on Egyptian import regulations, labeling requirements, and product-specific conformity standards.

Our Marine Survey services are designed to provide accurate, reliable, and independent assessments for vessels, cargoes, and marine operations. With a team of qualified surveyors and technical experts, we ensure compliance with international maritime standards, enhance safety, and protect our clients’ interests across all stages of marine activities.

Scope of Services

Marine and Cargo Survey Services

- Draft Survey
- Bunker Survey
- On/Off-Hire Condition Survey
- Pre-Shipment Cargo Condition Survey
- Damage and Loss Survey
- Hold and Hatch Inspection
- Sealing and Unsealing Operations
- Tally and Quantity Verification
- Lashing and Securing Inspection
- Container Stuffing and De-stuffing Inspection

Marine survey

Consulting Services in product Standards, Analytical Methods, and Quality Systems Qualification

Our consulting services specialize in supporting organizations to achieve excellence in product quality, laboratory performance, and compliance with international standards. We provide expert guidance in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems, as well as in adopting analytical methods aligned with global specifications.

Key Areas of Service:

• Standards and Specifications:
  Assistance in understanding, interpreting, and applying international and national standards (such as ISO, ASTM, and IEC) relevant to products, materials, and testing methods.

• Analytical Methods Development and Validation:
  Support in selecting appropriate analytical techniques, validating testing methods, and ensuring accuracy and reliability of measurement results in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Quality Management System Implementation:
  Consultancy for establishing and certifying quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, including documentation, internal audits, and continuous improvement strategies.

• Company Qualification and Accreditation:
  Preparation of companies and laboratories for accreditation and certification audits by recognized bodies through gap analysis, training, and performance evaluation.

• Training and Capacity Building:
  Tailored training programs for staff to enhance their technical competence, understanding of quality standards, and effective system implementation.

The main categories includes chemical, physical, mechanical, biological, pesticide residue, and radiological tests as required by international quality and safety standards (ISO, ASTM, EN, FAO/WHO, CODEX, etc.).

All tests must be conducted in ISO/IEC 17025–accredited laboratories and in accordance with international or national standards to ensure product conformity and safety for export markets.

Cement Tests

· Oxides composition: CaO, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, MgO, SO₃.

· Loss on ignition and insoluble residue.

· Chloride and alkali content.

· Fineness (Blaine air permeability).

· Specific gravity.

· Setting time (initial and final).

· Soundness (Le Chatelier method).

· Compressive strength (2, 7, and 28 days).

· Flexural strength (for mortar and concrete).

· Radiological Tests

Steel (Rebar and Structural Steel)

· Elemental analysis (C, Mn, Si, S, P) by spectrometer.

· Carbon equivalent and alloy content.

· Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation.

· Bend and rebend tests.

· Impact (Charpy) test.

· Hardness (Rockwell or Brinell).

· Dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and coating thickness (for galvanized steel).

· Radiation screening (scrap origin verification).

Sugar Tests

· Sucrose content (polarimetry).

· Reducing sugars.

· Ash and moisture content.

· heavy metal residues (Pb, Cd, As).

· Color (ICUMSA method).

· Granulation size and crystallinity.

· Microbiological analysis: total viable count, yeast & mold, coliforms, Salmonella.

· Gamma radiation contamination (food irradiation monitoring).

· Pesticide Residue Tests by GC-MS or LC-MS/MS

Wheat and Wheat Flour Tests

· Moisture, protein (Kjeldahl), fat, fiber, and ash content.

· Gluten quantity and quality.

· Falling number test (enzyme activity).

· Color, granulation, and particle size.

· Flour yield and extraction rate.

· Mechanical/Functional Tests

· Farinograph and Alveograph (dough strength, elasticity).

· Microbial contamination: total plate count, E. coli, Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, molds.

· Mycotoxins

· Pesticide Residuesby using GC-MS/MS or LC-MS/MS.

· Radioactivity levels (Cs-137)

Granite and Marble Tests

· Major oxides composition (SiO₂, CaO, MgO, Fe₂O₃).

· Trace elements and heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Ni).

· Water absorption, density, porosity.

· Abrasion resistance, slip resistance.

· Polishing value and color uniformity.

· Compressive and flexural strength.

· Impact resistance.

· Resistance to fungal and algal growth (for outdoor use).

· Measurement of natural radioactivity

Ink and Paint Tests

· Pigment and binder composition.

· Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Cd, Hg).

· Solvent content and pH.

· Viscosity, density, and drying time.

· Gloss, opacity, and color stability.

· Adhesion, hardness, abrasion resistance, impact resistance.

· Antifungal and antibacterial resistance (especially for wall paints).

· Screening for radioactive pigments or contamination (mainly in mineral-based paints).

Vegetable Oils, Shortening, and Ghee

· Free fatty acids (FFA), peroxide value, iodine value.

· Saponification value, unsaponifiable matter.

· Fatty acid profile by GC.

· Trans fats and antioxidants (BHT, BHA,TBHQ).

· Melting point, density, color, refractive index.

· Microbial contamination (yeast, mold, total count).

· Aflatoxin screening (from oilseeds).

· Pesticide Residues

· Detection of food irradiation or contamination (Cs-137, Co-60).

Fertilizer Tests

· Nutrient composition (N, P₂O₅, K₂O).

· pH, moisture, density, and solubility.

· Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As).

· Ammonium and nitrate nitrogen content.

· Particle size, color, and caking tendency.

· Microbial contamination (especially for organic fertilizers).

· Screening for uranium, thorium, and potassium isotopes (common in phosphate fertilizers).

Pesticide Tests

· Active ingredient determination (HPLC/GC-MS).

· pH, specific gravity, stability under heat and light.

· Impurities and by-products.

· Efficacy bioassay (target pest mortality).

· Toxicity tests (acute oral, dermal, aquatic).

· Microbial contamination check (for biopesticides).

· Residual solvent and impurity analysis (GC-MS).

Wood, Dry/Wet Panel Testing

· Moisture Content (Dry vs. Wet Test):

· Determines water percentage before and after conditioning.

· Density and Specific Gravity:

· Indicates strength-to-weight ratio.

· Dimensional Stability (Swelling & Shrinkage):

· Measures expansion/contraction between dry and wet states.

· Water Absorption and Thickness Swelling (for MDF, HDF, particleboard, and plywood Panels

· Static Bending Strength (Modulus of Rupture – MOR).

· Elastic Modulus (MOE).

· Compression Strength (parallel and perpendicular to grain).

· Impact Resistance (Toughness test).

· Internal Bond Strength (for particle boards and MDF).

· Screw Withdrawal Resistance.

· Formaldehyde Emission For plywood, MDF, and particleboard.

· Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

· Quantifies resins, waxes, tannins, and lignin.

· Heavy Metal Content (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg )

· Fungal Decay Resistance

· Termite Resistance

· Mold Growth Resistance

· Antibacterial Surface Activity (for coated panels)

· Radioactivity Measurement

· Pesticide Residue Screening

· Toxic Emission Test (Combustion products):

· Measures CO, HCN, and VOC emissions from burning wood or laminated panels.

· Accelerated aging using QUV chambers to simulate sunlight and humidity.

· Boil Test and Delamination Resistance (for wet panels)

· Evaluates adhesive performance under severe moisture conditions.

· Surface Hardness and Scratch Resistance

Electric Cable Testing (Aluminium and Copper Conductors)

· Conductor Resistance Test (DC)

· High Voltage Test (Dielectric Strength)

· Insulation Resistance Test

· Partial Discharge Test (for MV & HV)

· Impulse Voltage Test (Lightning Impulse)

· Capacitance and Loss Factor (tan δ)

· Tensile Strength and Elongation of Conductors and Insulation.

· Bending Test and Repeated Flexing (Dynamic Bending).

· Impact Test (Cold and Normal Temperature).

· Abrasion Resistance Test.

· Armour Wire Tensile and Wrapping Test (for armored cables).

· Shrinkage of Insulation and Sheath after Heating.

· Thermal Aging and Heat Shock Test

· Cold Bend and Cold Impact Test.

· Hot Deformation Test (for PVC/XLPE).

· Thermal Stability Test (for XLPE insulation).

· Oven Aging of Sheath and Insulation (72–168 hours).

· Halogen Acid Gas Content (for LSZH cables

· Smoke Density Test:

· Oxygen Index Test

· Determines flammability of sheath/insulation materials.

· Oil and Solvent Resistance Test.

· Copper/Aluminium Purity and Conductivity (% IACS).

· Single Cable Flame Test (Vertical Flame)

· Bunched Cable Flame Spread Test

· Fire Resistance (Circuit Integrity) Test:

· Smoke and Toxic Gas Emission Tests

· UV Resistance and Weathering Test

· Water Absorption and Penetration Test

· Radiation Resistance

Inspection