Products within our accreditation scope
- Fish, meat and animal products
- Milk and dairy products
- Cereals and pulses
- Rice
- Fruits and vegetables
- Seeds
- Edible oils, fats and oilseeds
- Tomato paste
- Sugar and starch
- Chocolate, confectionery and pastries
- Beverages and drinking water
- Spices and food additives
- Prepared foods and food industry materials
- Plant and animal feed
What we check in food shipments
- Production and expiry dates and remaining shelf life
- Food labelling, language and country of origin
- Packing condition and storage conditions
- Conformity to Libyan, Arab and international standards
- Sampling for laboratory analysis when required
- Quantity and weights against the documents
Where we inspect
We inspect at origin and on arrival. Countries where we have inspected shipments include China, Turkey, the UAE, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Vietnam, Greece, the United Kingdom, Poland, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Colombia.
Frequently asked questions
Do you inspect chilled and frozen food shipments?
Yes. Meat, fish and dairy products are within our accreditation scope, and we check storage and preservation conditions during inspection.
Do you take samples for analysis?
Yes. When required, we take samples and send them to a laboratory; the results are included in the report.