How a lot is checked
At the mill. The lot is sampled at the mill or packing house against the grade on your order.
In the lab. Moisture, broken percentage, purity and foreign matter are measured and recorded.
Before packing. Off-spec lots are rejected. Packing only starts once the sample matches the order.
Pre-shipment. Samples are couriered on request. Third-party inspection is arranged if you name the body.
At stuffing. Fumigation where required, then supervised stuffing with container photographs.
On paper. The document set is checked against your letter of credit or contract terms before the container sails.
What gets measured
The figures published on each product page are the ones tested here.
| Test | What it shows | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Storage life, and whether the lot will sweat in a container | Rice, pulses, beans, spices |
| Broken percentage | Cooking behaviour and the grade you are paying for | Rice |
| Purity and admixture | How much of another variety or grade is in the lot | Rice, pulses, beans |
| Foreign matter | Stones, husk, dust and other contamination after sortex | All dry goods |
| Grain length | Whether the lot is the calibre sold, measured after milling | Basmati and long grain rice |
| Count per unit weight | Chickpea and bean calibre, which decides price and use | Chickpeas, beans |
| Aflatoxin and residues | Destination limits, tested where the market requires it | Spices, rice, pulses and nuts, where the destination requires it |
The document set
| Document | Issued by | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice and packing list | Wimter International | Customs value, carton and bag counts |
| Bill of lading | Shipping line | Title to the goods; released on your terms |
| Certificate of origin | Chamber of commerce | Duty treatment at destination |
| Phytosanitary certificate | Department of Plant Protection, Pakistan | Required for plant products |
| Fumigation certificate | Licensed fumigator | Required by several markets on bagged cargo |
| Halal certificate | Accredited certifier, named on the certificate | Required for food entering the Gulf |
| Weight and quality certificate | Inspection body you name | Independent confirmation of the lot |
Destination rules we work to
- United Arab Emirates: labelling in Arabic and English, production and expiry format
- Saudi Arabia: SFDA label requirements handled at packing
- European Union: residue limits checked before loading
- Other markets: the rules for your destination are confirmed in writing before the order is placed
