A-DIY approach to sampling

摘要

WHERE LARGE VOLUMES of minerals are traded it is standard practice to employ the specialist services of an independent organisation to verify qualitative and quantitative parameters of the goods throughout the transport chain. These third party inspection and supervision services include weight certification and sampling as well as chemical and quality analysis. Such companies, many of which have offices and laboratories throughout the world, provide unrivalled expertise in what is a highly skilled discipline and they are in a position to offer expert testimony to help resolve any disputes that may arise between buyer, seller or shipper. International specialists in this field include such well known names as BSI Inspectorate, Alfred H Knight International Ltd, London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co., Alex Stewart Group, and SGS.