GAFTA & FOSFA

Through the expertise gained by the acquisition of Salamon and Seaber Ltd, Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd offers GAFTA and FOSFA International trade services.

Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA)

GAFTA is an association of international grain and feed trading companies. It has a range of contracts setting out the terms and conditions under which commodities such as feeding stuffs and grains are bought and sold.

Eurofins is an accredited GAFTA Approved Analyst

Eurofins Salamon & Seaber is an approved GAFTA analyst and as such we carry out the analysis of many thousands of officially drawn GAFTA contractual samples each year. These samples represent shipments of various commodities traded around the world, which are used in the manufacture of compound animal feeding stuffs.

The methods of analysis required by GAFTA contractual terms are set out in GAFTA Form 130. Eurofins Salamon & Seaber has UKAS No. 1378 accreditation for these methods.

We can provide independent assurance to our clients in the grain and feed trade.

Federation of Oils, Seeds, and Fats Association (FOSFA)

FOSFA International (FOSFA) is a professional international trade organisation focused on the global trade of oils, fats, oilseeds, and related products. Established to promote fair and consistent practices in the industry, FOSFA provides services and support for businesses involved in the trade and transport of these commodities.

FOSFA ensures integrity, expertise, and reliability across the supply chain, promoting trust and efficiency in the trade of these essential commodities.

Eurofins is a FOSFA Full Member Analyst

FOSFA-accredited analytical services: Eurofins Salamon and Seaber is a registered Full Member Analysts of FOSFA International, we adhere to the strict standards of the Member Analyst Scheme, ensuring excellence in every analysis we perform.

Comprehensive contractual analysis: We specialise in conducting contractual analyses in accordance with FOSFA International Contracts, exclusively focused on the global trade of oils, fats, and oilseeds.

Approved for mandatory and optional analyses: Our accreditation by FOSFA International allows us to carry out all mandatory and a wide range of optional contractual analyses, meeting the diverse needs of our clients.

Trusted Certificates of Analysis: We deliver precise and reliable FOSFA Contractual Certificates of Analysis for oils, fats, oilseeds, and groundnuts to clients worldwide. These certificates, sealed with the FOSFA Analysis Seal, guarantee that the work has been performed by a FOSFA-approved Member Analyst using certified methods.

Continuous quality monitoring: Our performance is rigorously monitored by FOSFA International through a comprehensive accreditation and performance test program, ensuring consistent quality and compliance.

With our proven expertise and commitment to FOSFA standards, we provide dependable analytical services that uphold the integrity of global trade in oils, fats, and oilseeds.

For more information contact us on +44 (0) 845 604 6740 or submit an enquiry.