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Brasil sugar exporter

Quality Control & Testing

Rigorous Sugar Quality Control & Testing

When your production line can’t afford off-spec ingredients, precision matters.
Brasil Sugar Exporter applies a triple-layer quality system—mill lab, SGS verification, and port-side re-sampling—to ensure every tonne of ICUMSA 45, 150, VHP or raw brown sugar ships to contract spec. View our full testing protocol below or request a pre-shipment lab report within two hours.

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100% of lots independently verified by SGS or Bureau Veritas

ISO 22000 & HACCP processes at all 18 partner mills

Digital chain-of-custody: bar-coded bags & blockchain batch IDs

2023 deviation average:
Colour: 0.00 IU
Moisture: 0.004%

End-to-End Testing Workflow

StageDetails
Pre-Harvest Cane TestSucrose, fibre, brix sampling directly in the field
Mill-Lab TestingPolarity, colour, moisture checked every 20 minutes during processing
SGS Pre-LoadingIndependent sampling + sealed tags + lab certificate in < 48 hours
Port Re-SamplingRandom grab samples at container or vessel loading
Retention Samples500 g held for 12 months for traceability and dispute resolution

Parameters We Measure (ICUMSA Method Book)

ParameterTarget RangeICUMSA Method
Colour (IU)IC 45 ≤ 45 IUIC 150 ≤ 150 IUVHP 600–1200GS 2/3-9 (2017)
Polarity (°Z)≥ 99.80 (IC 45)≥ 99.60 (IC 150)≥ 97.80 (VHP)GS 2/10-1
Moisture (%)≤ 0.04 (IC 45)≤ 0.08 (IC 150)≤ 0.15 (VHP)GS 2/1-15
Ash (%)≤ 0.04 (IC 45)≤ 0.08 (IC 150)≤ 0.25 (VHP)GS 2/3-17
SO₂ (ppm)≤ 20 (all refined grades)GS 2/8-17

Certifications & Compliance

  • ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and HACCP at all source mills
  • Halal and Kosher certification available on request
  • All cane is non-GMO; Bonsucro-compliant for sustainability
  • Regulatory paperwork for FDA, EU, SFDA, CIQ, GCC fully managed in-house

Sampling & Sealing Procedure

  • Primary Samples drawn with stainless-steel corer every 150 tonnes
  • Composite homogenised & quartered for lab reliability
  • Duplicate samples sealed with tamper-evident tags
  • One set sent to SGS; one retained at port
  • Seal numbers listed on both Bill of Lading and Quality Certificate

Third-Party Inspection Options

We welcome client participation and inspector nomination:

  • SGS (default)
  • Bureau Veritas
  • Cotecna
  • Intertek

Buyers may attend inspections with 10 days’ notice.

Case Snapshot – Colour Deviation Resolved in 48 Hours

Issue:

  • A European beverage client reported a 5 IU colour variance on an IC 45 lot.

Action:

  • Retention sample validated the claim → Re-processed 12,500 MT in 48 hours

Result:

  • New certificate issued; client avoided a USD 220,000 production shutdown

F. A. Q

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Yes—microbiological, heavy metal or pesticide tests can be added for a fee.

A: Results are accepted by most customs authorities for 60 days from sampling.

A: All partner labs hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

A: Yes—compliant with ICC formats; accepted by HSBC, Citi, BNP, and more.

 

 Brasil Sugar Exporter connects global buyers with certified Brazilian sugar—refined, raw, and VHP—backed by SGS quality reports, reliable logistics, and multilingual support.

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  • São Paulo HQ – Av. Faria Lima, 1000
  • sales@brasilsugarexporter.com

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