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SGS & Intertek Inspection for Frozen Chicken Shipments

Before a container of frozen chicken paws is sealed, an independent inspector — typically SGS or Intertek — verifies the cargo against the contract and issues the certificate that the payment process relies on.

What gets checked at loading

WeightNet & gross weight, quantity of cartons
GlazingIce glazing percentage
TemperatureProduct core temperature at −18 °C
Calibre / gradeSize grading against the contracted specification
PackagingCartons, inner bags and labelling
Container conditionReefer unit condition and set point

For the calibre, glazing and defect tolerances inspectors check against, see the Grade A specification guide.

The certificate is part of the document set

Once the inspection is complete, SGS or Intertek issues a certificate of quality and quantity. That certificate joins the bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list and health certificate as part of the document package presented to the bank — exactly the set a Letter of Credit is written to release payment against. See our DLC vs SBLC guide for how documents and payment connect.

Proof by inspection, not by exposure

Independent inspection means the product is proven through a neutral third party and a signed certificate — not by the buyer needing direct access to the plant or origin. That structure protects both sides: the buyer gets objective, third-party proof of what actually shipped, including that the cold chain and temperature were intact at loading (see our cold chain & reefer shipping guide), and the supplier has documented evidence the cargo met specification.

Every shipment is independently inspected

Duna Trading arranges SGS or Intertek inspection at loading on every container of Grade A frozen chicken paws and feet we supply, from SIF-registered, GACC-listed Brazilian plants. Tell us your product, quantity and destination and the São Paulo desk reverts with a quotation.

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SGS & Intertek inspection — FAQ

Common questions about frozen chicken inspection.

What do SGS and Intertek actually check during loading?

Inspectors attend the loading and verify net and gross weight and quantity, the glazing percentage, the product's core temperature (confirming it is at −18 °C), calibre and grade against the contracted specification, packaging and labelling, and the condition and set point of the reefer container. They also draw samples for reference.

What does the inspection certificate get used for?

The inspector issues a certificate of quality and quantity confirming the cargo matches the contract. That certificate becomes part of the shipping document set presented to the bank — it is one of the documents a Letter of Credit releases payment against. See our guide to DLC and SBLC payment terms for how that document flow works.

Why use an independent inspector instead of relying on the plant's own checks?

Independent inspection means the product is proven by a neutral third party and a certificate, not by the buyer needing to visit or verify the plant directly. That protects the buyer, who gets objective proof of what shipped, and the supplier, who has documented evidence the goods met specification at the point of loading.