Inspection and Certification
Cugnier has the intention to ensure a strict control of quality and quantity, reduce risk, avoid claims and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of different countries and markets.
At the end of each service performed by Cugnier, a Certificate is issued, which are available all the information generated from the scope of work. This certificate has international validity and will ensure product quality.
Audit And Consulting
Cugnier performs consulting services for management system certification, among the main types are:
ISO 14001
The certification of an Environmental Management System in the international market shows that the certified organization adopts practices geared towards minimizing the environmental impacts and the preservation of biodiversity. The implementation of ISO 14001 ensures reduction in emissions. This is because there is a review of the entire production process of the organization, seeking improved performance in line with controls on the use of inputs and non‐renewable resources.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is an international standard that establishes a set of prerequisites for the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) of an organization. This certification enables the improvement of various processes, promoting continuous improvement of products and services offered and customer satisfaction. Quality Management System provides benefits to organizations, such as visibility and credibility to the market and competent to export to demanding markets.
ISO 22000
ISO 22000 is an international standard for Food Safety setting prerequisites for the implementation of a Food Safety Management System. ISO 22000 integrates the principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and has focus on food safety at all stages of the supply chain..
OHSAS 18001
OHSAS 18001 aims to ensure compliance with procedures outlined for managing risks to health and safety of an organization. Implementing a Security System and Operational Health allows for increased employee productivity and production processes of the organization. In addition, OHSAS 18001 demonstrates both internally and externally, the seriousness and the importance that employees are treated.
DSA 8000 - Social Responsibility Management System
The SA 8000 corresponds to an international standard that standardizes management systems aimed at social responsibility in favor of satisfactory working conditions. This standard is based both in human rights and in the conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO). This certification shows that the organization aims not only to the exploitation of economic and human resources, but also promote social development of its employees.
Brazilian Program of Quality and Productivity of Habitat
The Brazilian Program of Quality and Productivity of Habitat BPQP‐H is an instrument of the Federal Government to organize the construction sector with regard to improving the habitat quality and production modernization.
The BPQP‐H involves a set of actions to conformity assessment services and construction companies, improving the quality of materials, training and retraining of skilled labor, technical standardization, training labs, evaluation of innovative technologies, information consumers and promoting
communication between the sectors involved. This certification aims at increasing competitiveness in the sector, improving the quality of products and services, reducing costs and optimizing the use of public resources.
SISB / POA
Brazilian System of Animal Products Inspection ‐ SISB / POA The competencies to carry out inspections of establishments makers of animal products allowing the marketing of products throughout Brazil.
SIE
State Inspection Service ‐ SIE Aims to inspect, monitor and control hygienic and sanitary aspects of products, as well as register and accredit establishments that sell and carry out production activities, storage and processing of animal products at the state level.
SIF
Brazilian Federal Inspection Service ‐ SIF It is a control system which evaluates the quality of production of food of animal origin. A check is made of the minimum quality requirements for use of products, and at receiving the SIF seal may be marketed throughout the national territory.
Laboratory Tests
Cugnier performs laboratory tests services relying on independent laboratories accredited by INMETRO. To meet the quality requirements, A3Q laboratory, for example, has high‐tech equipment and technicians trained to perform analyzes following regulations: ICUMSA, SAL, RSAL, GAFTA, FOSFA, AOAC, AOCS, ISO, ANEC, among others.
Cugnier is able to provide analysis services performed in accordance with internationally recognized methodologies. Among them, we highlight the grading, physicochemical and microbiological for various products such as: Meat (pork, beef and poultry), Edible oils, Grains and cereals and Sugar.
Municipal Inspection Service ‐ SIM
Controls the quality of products of animal origin at the municipal level, assuring the consumer that these products were produced in satisfactory hygienic and sanitary standards. At the same time, it encourages small businesses and entrepreneurs to come out of hiding, providing consumers with food quality and safety.
Storage Units Certification
It is a system coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), with rules and management procedures for the qualification and enabling storage units, with the objective of security and conservation of agricultural products. This certification attests that an
entity has the expertise to provide this specific service within a standard of quality, meeting the technical requirements established by MAPA. The Warehouse certification strengthens the relationship between the productive sectors and stokers, reducing losses and increasing the credibility and competitiveness of products subject to this storage process.
Consulting for BPF Implementation
A set of measures that should be adopted by the food industry to ensure the sanitary quality and compliance of food products with the technical regulations. The federal health legislation regulates these measures in general, applicable food industry and specific industries that process certain categories of foods.
Consulting to Implement APPCC System
Developed to ensure the production of safe food to consumers' health. This system contributes to greater customer
satisfaction, makes companies more competitive, expands the possibilities to conquest new markets, national and international, as well as providing the reduction of losses of raw materials, packaging and product.
Pre‐Shipment Inspection
The Pre‐Shipment Inspection (PSI) evaluates a particular product for export, considering the needs of both the exporter as the importer.
The PSI scope
It can include various types of controls, then we highlight a few: Quantity, Visual aspects, Packaging, markings and damage, Product quality, Collection of samples, Laboratory analysis, Storage conditions, Temperature control (when applicable), Presence function test (if applicable), Documentation Review, Loading Supervision, Sealing Container.
Transparency
The way a cargo will reach its destination involves directly the commercial relationship between the parties. The PSI service guarantees the quality of exported products, adding reliability, credibility and transparency to the trade relations. This is why, to certify the product quality standards can meet the technical specifications and contractual requirements.
Download Inspection ‐ DI
DI is a service used by both exporters and by importers and refers to the inspections at the time of product unloading on arrival in the destination country. DI aims to verify and guarantee that the downloaded products comply with the information declared at the time of shipment in the country of origin.
The DI Scope
The Download inspection can include verification of: Quantity, Visual aspects, Packaging, markings and damage, Product quality, Samples Collection, Laboratory analysis, Storage conditions, Temperature control (when applicable), Presence function test (if applicable), Documentation Review, Discharging Supervision, Opened Container (sealing review).
DTDI
Door‐to‐Door Inspection consists of a modality that covers both on‐site inspection of origin of goods before shipment (pre‐shipment inspection), as well in the destination country at the time of download. With this type of service it’s possible to provide full assurance of compliance with the qualitative requirements of marketed products, as well as the quantities of products, taking into account international agreements and contracts of each client.
Ships Operations
The Cugnier conducts surveys and inspections of cargo and the shipment tracking of ships in order to establish the conditions of the products being transported issuing certificates as for load conditions before leaving the country. In addition, these certifications can be used in possible claims for loss or damage.
Provided Operations
Basements Inspection Certificate with photos (Cleaning), Hose Test Certificate (tightness), Hose Test Certificate with photos (tightness), Copy of the report of the last 03 cargo shipped on the ship, Inspection certificate concerning the total cargo loaded, one certificate for each type of load and Exporter / Importer with photos, Worked Periods Report and downtime, Application Certificate of seals in the hold including photos, Draft Survey Report, Load sample collection certificate with photos,
Certificate of the delivery of the samples to the ship's command, Certificate ship loading Plan, Document Copy of general information of the ship, Certificate of the cargo laboratory analysis, Weight verification certificate with photo (applied only to cargo in sacks), Copy of the terminal scales of calibration certificate (when possible), Copy of cargo fumigation certificate (when applicable), Certificate of laboratory analysis
Product Certification
The product certification is a way of these companies to demonstrate their concern and prove to consumers the origin and quality assurance of its products. Therefore, certification and independent audits are of fundamental importance, not only for compliance with formalities, but mainly to meet the current legislation and the consumer, who increasingly demands an accelerated need for changes in the productive sector.
Inventories
Physical Inventory Control of an organization is directly linked to their performance and their logistics processes. It is a consistent way to meet customer needs while maintaining effective cost control. This is why, the realization of stock control is a procedure that requires time and professional knowledge.
Bringing Balance
Cugnier works in order to balance accurately possible divergences in stocks of an organization. The service of Inventory of stocks includes the review and listing of all the counts of the organization's stocks, through data collection, making the verification of all items of the stock.
Sanitary Inspection
So that animal products can be marketed conducting sanitary and industrial inspection is needed, thus ensuring quality and safety for consumers, in addition to preserving public health and the environment. Cugnier controls the quality of products and have animal welfare as a priority and hygiene in the processes.
Quality
For this, we have a qualified professional team of veterinarians. With this service, Cugnier also stimulates economic development of establishments, as well as encourage them to come out of hiding, adapting to the current legal requirements. Cugnier also contributes to the implementation of self‐control programs such as BPF, PPHO, HACCP in the establishments. These controls allow the records to be auditable and information traced quickly through physical and electronic reports.
CIDASC
Cugnier was the first Brazilian private company to comply with the legal requirements for CIDASC ‐ Companhia Integrada de Desenvolvimento Agrícola de Santa Catarina, and is authorized to do the State Inspection Service ‐ SIE, adapting the European Union adopted model recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health.
Industrial Inspection
The segment of industrial inspections determines compliance of materials and assets, providing quality assurance and compliance with commercial contracts signed. This type of service offers inspection of: Dimensional, Electrical, Welding, Industrial Painting, Equipment, Ducts, Instrumentation
Technical Inspections
In addition to the services provided exclusively for Petrobras, Cugnier offers several solutions for Petroleum and Derivatives operations (P & D) to EPC companies, consortia and private companies in this sector. Below are some of the main solutions that Cugnier offers: Inspection of loading and unloading (P & D), Quantitative Inspections (P & D), Qualitative analysis (P & D), Collection and transport of samples, Inspections of ships and barges, Inspections of tanks (static, iso and flex) & Bunker Survey.
Additional Services
Aditionally when needed Cugnier is happy to provide their costumers with: Business services evaluation, Technical Report for export equipments, Advice on port fees and customs costs, Customs clearance, Veterinary services, Consulting in security services, environment and health.
Oil, Gas and Biofuels
Cugnier is accredited before Petrobras through the Certificate of Registration and Classification Register (CRCC) having approval to provide services in several areas of the Petroleum segment, Gas and Biofuels. The accreditations of Cugnier include: INDUSTRIAL INSPECTIONS, NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING, EXPEDITING PURCHASE
Non Destructive Test
A Non Destructive Testing (NDT) is to analyze a particular material, without changing their permanent shape and physical properties, allowing the material tested returns intact. Thus it is possible to monitor the integrity of the active material and thus identify defects or irregularities that may cause future problems.
Thus, it is guaranteed that operations with materials and assets that performs Cugnier are safe and reliable. Non‐Destructive Testing may include: Penetrant Liquid, Magnetic Particles, Ultrasound, Tightnes, Measurement of thickness, Test on points, Visual welding