METALPRODEX recommends to use independent surveyors to assist with metal analysis and other services. Firms within our network of approved surveyors offer some or all of the following services in accordance with ISO and IFIA standards:

• Sampling and sample preparation
• Cargo inspection (pre- and post shipment)
• Cargo handling monitoring
• Inspection Risk Management
• Metal analysis and laboratory services
• Weighing services
• Tallying and stockpile control
• Loading and discharge supervision
• Cargo distribution monitoring
• Damage Inspection
• Weighing equipment calibration

Detailed information about standards and industry bodies can be found here:

• International Standards Organisation
• ISO 17025 General Requirements Testing Laboratories
• ISO 17020 Requirements for operation of bodies performing inspection
• IFIA - Internation Federation of Inspection Agencies
• IFIA - Metals and Minerals Committee

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