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.

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

Sampling & Sealing Procedure

Third-Party Inspection Options

We welcome client participation and inspector nomination:

Buyers may attend inspections with 10 days’ notice.

Case Snapshot – Colour Deviation Resolved in 48 Hours

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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.

 

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