LABORATORY EXPERTISEOn average, each SGS laboratory in the Danube region conducts 41,000 analyses on 10,000 samples, every year. Our ongoing investment in new equipment and technologies ensures we deliver services with ever greater accuracy and faster turnaround times, to add value to your business
With extensive expertise in the field of agricultural crops, food and soil, our staff conduct all testing in accordance with internationally recognised standards and methods for analyses, including:
• Physical • Chemical • Heavy metals • Pesticide residues • Mycotoxins • Microbiological • Genetically modified organisms
(GMO) • Nutrition and food additives.
ISO 17025 accredited, equipped with state of the art facilities and staffed by agriculture experts, our laboratory network extends across the Danube region and beyond, to 1,650 office and laboratory facilities around the globe. Our laboratories, located in Nyiregyhaza, Constanta, NoviSad and Varna are also Gafta and FOSFA approved.
ADDED VALUE THROUGH THE DANUBE
Independent and innovative, our scientists and technicians deliver tailor made added value services that help improve your business, including:
• Rapid turnaround times • Technical assistance • Key account management • Value-based pricing
Enabling the efficient, timely and secure delivery of tests is paramount to SGS and its clients. In Hungary, to achieve
this, we operate ‘QLab’, SGS’ online sample management system. QLab gives clients visibility of sample tracking, testing results and analytical reports in real time, 24/7.
With a presence in nearly every single region around the globe, our experts speak the local language, understand the culture of the local market and operate in a consistent, reliable and cost-effective manner.
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THE SGS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT NEWSLETTERFOCUS ON DANUBE AN SGS CORPORATE NEWSLETTER FOR AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
Dear Customer,
With the new season starting, SGS has been gearing up to support your business. Now in its fourth year, our ‘One Danube Project’ is delivering real improvements to the scope and scale of the services we can offer you across the region. We continue to expand our activities and assets in this important trade corridor.
Harvest forecasts for 2014 are very promising and the new season is already showing potential for delivering high volumes of grains and oilseeds from the region.
Europe’s longest river, the Danube originates in the town of Donaueschin-gen, in Germany’s Black Forest, and flows some 2,872 km before it reaches the Black Sea. Carrying more than 50 million tons of goods every year, the river has both strengths and weaknesses as a
major transport route. It is environmen-tally friendly with low transport costs – one journey with four pushed lighters at 7,000 mt, is equivalent to either 175 rail-way wagons, or 280 trucks, but transpor-ters must also meet the requirements of low and high water, iced water in winter and its low network density.
We can help you to meet the challenges and opportunities, posed by this supply chain and our highly qualified staff and professional laboratories along the route of the Danube enable fast turnaround times helping to prevent the shipment of sub-standard cargoes. Our timely and accurate testing avoids the delivery of product that is out of specification and with potential problems related to the presence of mycotoxins and other harmful contaminants being a feature of this supply chain, the reliable and
experienced resources that we have are fully required to protect your business.
Ready for the new season, our teams are looking forward to receiving your orders and instructions.
Thank you for your continued trust in SGS.
AXEL HARMSEN International Sales Manager
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ROMANIABuilding on its success in 2013, SGS Romania is looking forward to the new season’s challenges. With 153 employees, we have invested in new accreditations and equipment to deliver the best and most effective range of services in the area.
ISO 17025 ACCREDITATION
Following the relocation and expansion of SGS Romania’s laboratory facilities in Constanta in 2013, we are now ISO 17025 accredited to conduct mycotoxin analyses, using the HPLC and ELISA methods. In the first year of operation we conducted 39,384 analyses on 9,462 samples, and in 2014 have already completed 16,125 analyses on 4,217 samples. Constanta port is an important hub and SGS continues to develop its facilities there whilst going from strength to strength. We have invested again in 2014 and installed new equipment for pesticide testing and analysis. Testing and calibrating of the new facility is underway and we will be able to launch an on-site pesticide analysis service during the second half of 2014.
ISCC CERTIFICATION
With growing global interest in biomass, biofuels and sustainability certification, we have also developed the capability to conduct International Sustainability & Carbon Certification scheme (ISCC) audits and certification.
NATIONWIDE NETWORK
Serving the Danube and inland Romania, SGS has offices in: Timisoara, Turnu Severin, Turnu Magurele, Craiova, Bucuresti, Giurgiu, Calarasi, Slobozia, Braila, Iasi, Suceava.
This network is complemented by our offices and laboratory in Constanta Port, where we have berth inspectors, surveyors, quality coordinators and commercial experts.
OFFICE TEAM
Daniela Pop Commercial Manager [email protected]
Raluca Gheorghe Commercial Coordinator [email protected]
Cristina Ionut Junior Coordinator [email protected]
Elena Tararache Commercial Assistant [email protected]
Elena Ungureanu Back Office [email protected]
Carmen Daroiu Back Office [email protected]
LABORATORY TEAM
Anamaria Ene Coordinator
Marinela Serban Biochemist [email protected]
Georgiana Mirea Chemist
Camelia Barbulescu Chemist
Elena GIurgea Analyst
Aneta Popescu Analyst
Daniela Cristea Analyst
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OFFICE TEAM
Bisera Camovic Stamenkovic Back Office
Aleksandar Legeza AGRI & CMA Coordinator [email protected]
Jovan Zagorac Agri & Min Manager [email protected]
Isidora Filipovic Back Office
Tanja Vesnic Back Office Coordinator [email protected]
Ana Radojicic Back Office
SERBIA
LABORATORY TEAM
Milijana Hadzic Expert Associate
Branimir Maric Manager / QA Manager [email protected]
Andrijana Radic Technical Manager [email protected]
Jelena Sindelic Technician
Mirjana Vucetic Technician
Tanja Crnogarc Technician
Jelena Petkovic Technician
Marija Plusic Technician
Iljena Bozic Technician
Zorana Lazic Technician
NEW SAMPLER AT NOVI SAD
SGS is installing a new automatic sampler (Cobra H 3001) at the Serbian port of Novi Sad, one of the country’s most important ports. Sitting on the banks of the Danube river, Novi Sad handles some 600 KMT of grains and oil seeds annually. Work will commence in autumn 2014.
This investment will enable SGS to perform sampling on the cargo of all trucks entering and leaving the port laden with grain or oilseed. It builds on our existing facilities, to improve the sampling of corn, wheat, barley, sun seed, soy bean and rapeseed, destined for export markets. As a result, the checking of trucks and delivery of representative samples to the lab for testing will become more efficient.
Our on-site laboratory, equipped with an Infratec 1241, quick test moisture, test weight scale, sieves, balances and all equipment for fast aflatoxin testing, enables us to perform fast and effective sampling and testing. On successful completion of testing, a certificate of quality will be issued. In addition, our experienced team at Novi Sad conduct a full range of inspection services, as well as IP traceability.
TESTING SERVICES
SGS Serbia’s Multilab has been ISO 17025 accredited, by the Accreditation Board of Serbia, since 2006. We are also Gafta and FOSFA approved, LQSI participants and approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management for food safety testing of official controls. Our main testing scope covers:
• Nutritional testing • Food additive • Pesticide residues • Heavy metals • GMO • Mycotoxins
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HUNGARY
OFFICE TEAM
Istvan Locze Head of Inspectors [email protected]
Rita Toth Administrator [email protected]
Henrietta Makacs Administrator [email protected]
Agota Kiss Business Manager [email protected]
Kornelia Maji Administrator [email protected]
Andrea Majlath Administrator [email protected]
Judit Kovács Administrator [email protected]
Anett Lorincz Administrator [email protected]
Katalin Hamarics Fejes Sales Representative [email protected]
Laszlo Adam Deputy Head of Inspectors
Gabor Parkanyi Technical Governance [email protected]
Agnes Petrovics Administrator [email protected]
LABORATORY TEAM
Lajos Molnar Head of Laboratory [email protected]
Iren Szovati Slim & Lab Excellence Coordinator
Monika Szathmary Deputy Head of Laboratory [email protected]
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Since 2002 SGS Hungary delivers agriculture services tailored to meet our clients’ needs. From exports and imports, to trade, manufacturing and processing, we fulfil client requirements at the same time as providing prompt and cost-efficient solutions to complex trade-related needs.
CLOSE PROXIMITY
We have four labs in proximity to port operations (monitoring loaded cargo) and a permanent presence at ports along the Danube. To maintain and improve our services, we invest in both training our people and in providing the modern equipment for our laboratories. Many of our inspectors across the country have more than eight years experience in the field.
Across Hungary we provide services including:
• Sampling and testing, in accordance with contractual methods or internatio-nal standards GAFTA, ISO etc.• Quantity and weight checks• Storage supervision.• Loading/discharge inspections
ANALYTICAL EXPERTISEOur well-equipped Nyiregyhaza laborato-ry is ISO 17025 accredited, and our staff have extensive expertise in the field of all agricultural crops, food and soil. Considered one of the most advanced testing facilities in the region, the scope of our analytical services include more than 500 accredited parameters and a comprehensive range of tests.
To facilitate the delivery of tests in a timely and secure fashion, we also ope-rate SGS’ sample management system “QLab”. This allows customers to track samples and view analytical reports in real time, 24/7.
All our services are conducted in accor-dance with internationally recognised standards and methods for:
• Physical analysis.• Chemical analysis.• Heavy metals.• Pesticide residues.• Mycotoxins.• Microbiological analysis.
EFFICACY AND GEP TRIALS
To enhance our service offering, we launched our GEP (Good Experimental Practices) service in 2013. In addition, our testing facility is also certified to conduct efficacy trials.
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BULGARIA
FOOD AND FEED SOLUTIONS
Adding value to your business, SGS Bulgaria is the country’s leading inspection, certification, testing and fumigation supplier.
Our experts help you to determine the quality of products and analyse their fitness for human or animal consumption, against EU and international regulations.
Verifying regulatory compliance across the legislative landscape, our principal activities include:
• Soil sampling and analyses
• Organic farming
• Inland services
• On-line sytem for loading monitoring, truck traceability, quantity and quality control
• Laboratory services
• Import/export related operations via road, river or sea
With seven offices, 325 employees and two laboratory complexes, we offer the broadest range of services to meet your agricultural feed and food requirements and are available to assist, support, monitor and devise solutions when you need to be sure. Our Varna laboratory is also Gafta and FOSFA accredited.
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OFFICE TEAM
Todor Koulev Division Manager [email protected]
Iliana Karpatcheva Expert & CMA Manager [email protected]
Gencho Kolev Inspector [email protected]
Evelina Grozdanova Coordinator [email protected]
Gospodin Kolev Expert GEP Trial Manager [email protected]
Rositsa Dushkova Certification and SustainabilityCoordinator
Elena Ivanova Economist [email protected]
Maria Aleksieva Expert Organic Farming [email protected]
LABORATORY TEAM
Karmelina Petrova Specialist Dimitar Yanev Specialist
Tsonka Ilieva Technician Georgi Manchev Specialist
Margarita Slavova Specialist Roumyana Georgieva Office Assistant
Victoria Vachkova Specialist Vihra Haynadzhieva Quality Manager
Sonya Ilieva Office Assistant Ginka Velcheva Specialist
Silviya Stoyanova Office Assistant Elena Minkova Specialist
Iglika Topalova Specialist Miglena Gospodinova Specialist
Veselka Pashova Manager Alexander Panayotov Specialist
Milena Kirilova Specialist Vanya Shaleva Specialist
Vesela Serafimova Specialist Todor Najdenov Specialist
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GUARANTEE SERVICES
LEAVE NOTHING TO CHANCE
Transportation of commodities is a constant and challenging activity. Physical movement of goods can give rise to many different risks including quantity and quality issues and even possible rejection. These risks cannot be fully anticipated or controlled and the resulting damage can be extreme. SGS has developed a comprehensive portfolio of Guarantee Services to eliminate various risk elements and provide peace of mind to our international customers.
Our services include:
• Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) • Comprehensive Cover (CC) • Full Outturn Quality (FOQ) • Seller’s interest / Contingency• Fumigation Guarantee• Financial Loss Cover (in case of piracy) • Mycotoxin Cover • Customised services
To find out more about our services and request a quotation, please contact:
DIDIER COLLET International Sales [email protected]
To read our brochure, click here
QUALITY MAPS INFORMATION YOU CAN TRUST Every year SGS performs analyses of thousands of samples of new crops to provide customers with a clear understanding of crop quality.
Our experienced inspectors follow the harvest wave and take samples directly from the farmers’ locations/storage sites, thus giving our subscribers information about quality per country or region, long before the grains are in port.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
To subscribe, please contact your regional sales manager (details below). Once payment is confirmed, you will receive a subscription code and password to access our internet platform.
HOW TO ACCESS DATA
Our customers are updated via an interactive map. Click on your chosen region to find a full list of quality test results per product (max., min. and average) and a grade for each product and region.
To get more information, use this link to access our brochure or contact:
GENNADIY SHULGA Vice President Global Business Development [email protected]
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OUR GLOBAL TEAM IS ALSO HERE TO SUPPORT YOU:
OLIVIER COPPEY Executive Vice President
PAUL HARRISON Vice President Global Sales and Customer [email protected]
JOHNY BOERJAN Vice President Technical [email protected]
ENRIQUE CALDERON Customer Care Manager [email protected]
MARIA CARDONA Grain Coordinator [email protected]
AXEL HARMSENInternational Sales Manager [email protected]
DOUNIA AMAMOUSoft and Food [email protected]
PATRIZIA WEBER Guarantee Services Administrative Manager [email protected]
GENNADIY SHULGA Vice President Global Business Development [email protected]
DIDIER COLLET International Sales [email protected]
FREDERICO STEWARTGuarantee Services [email protected]
BRUNO WIDMERBusiness Development Manager
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