Egyptian Onion Inspection
Golden, Red or White. No Rot in the Container.
Independent, ISO 17020-accredited inspection of Egyptian onions at the packing station before export. Egypt is one of the main early-season onion suppliers to Europe, and onion claims are almost always about what was hiding under the skins.
What We Check
Grade & Presentation: Caliber bands, skin finish and external defect counts checked bag by bag against your specification
Curing & Internal Condition: Neck dryness, internal growth and rot checked on cut samples
MRL & Residue Risk: Sampling for accredited laboratory analysis against EU/UK maximum residue limits
Cold Chain & Transit: Pre-cooling, temperatures and container condition verified before sealing
Where onions shipments actually go wrong
The failure modes we check for, learned at Egyptian packhouses, not in an office.
Black mould under dry skins
Aspergillus niger hides between skin layers and explodes in a warm container. We peel and cut representative samples so mould stays in Egypt, not in your warehouse.
Neck rot & soft bulbs
Poorly cured necks turn to rot in transit. We check neck dryness, firmness and internal condition per lot, before bagging is closed.
Sprouting & internal growth
Storage lots shipped late can sprout mid-voyage. We cut bulbs to check internal growth so old stock never ships as fresh crop.
Sizing, skins & presentation
Mixed calibers, loose skins and staining trigger downgrades at arrival. We verify size bands, skin finish and bag weights against contract.
A complete quality assessment for onions
Every critical parameter, checked against your contract and destination-market rules.
Grade, Size & Appearance
Caliber bands, skin finish and external defect counts checked bag by bag against your specification, with defects quantified per lot, not guessed.
Curing & Internal Condition
Neck dryness, internal growth and rot checked on cut samples, so what is inside the pack matches what is on the label.
Pesticide & MRL Risk
Representative sampling of your onions for accredited laboratory analysis against EU/UK maximum residue limits, the top cause of border rejections.
Cold Chain & Transit
Pre-cooling, product temperatures and reefer settings verified so your onions survive the journey in the condition you paid for.
Packaging & Labeling
Packaging condition, net weights, counts, traceability codes and labeling accuracy (origin, variety, class) checked for compliance.
Documentation & Traceability
Phytosanitary readiness, lot traceability and packhouse hygiene assessed so the shipment clears smoothly at destination.
Varieties & programs, season roughly December to June, with peak volumes in spring
Every commercial type Egypt exports, in nets, big bags or cartons.
Golden / yellow onions
The volume export type, checked for curing, mould and caliber.
Red onions
Color intensity, skin retention and internal condition verified.
White onions
Skin whiteness, staining and moisture checked for demanding markets.
Peeled & processed
Peeled onions and processing lots checked for hygiene and specification.
Independent eyes at origin, before the risk is yours
An inspection at the Egyptian packhouse turns a blind purchase into a documented, defensible one.
Shipping Egyptian onions to the EU or UK? Verify them at origin first.
Get Your Inspection Quote →Egyptian onions inspection: your questions answered
What importers ask before booking an independent inspection in Egypt.
What does an Egyptian onions inspection cover?
An ISO 17020-accredited inspector checks your onions at origin before export: caliber bands, skin finish and external defect counts checked bag by bag against your specification; neck dryness, internal growth and rot checked on cut samples; packaging and labeling; cold chain; and pesticide/MRL residue risk, all documented with 40+ photos and a clear pass/fail report.
Why are Egyptian onions shipments rejected or downgraded on arrival?
The most common causes are black mould found under the skins on arrival, neck rot and soft bulbs, sprouting, mixed or off-spec sizing, and moisture in bags leading to decay. Cut-sample inspection at the packing station catches these before loading.
Which varieties and seasons do you cover for Egyptian onions?
We inspect golden, red and white onions, fresh-crop and storage lots, from roughly December to June at packing stations across the Delta, Beheira and Upper Egypt.
Do you test for pesticide residues?
Yes. When required, we collect representative samples for accredited laboratory analysis against EU or UK maximum residue limits, so you have residue data before the shipment leaves Egypt rather than after a border rejection.
How fast can you inspect a shipment?
Most inspections are scheduled within 48 hours of your request, and the report is delivered within 24 hours of the on-site visit, in time to act before the container is sealed.
How much does an Egyptian onions inspection cost?
It depends on the product, volume and location. We provide a tailored, no-obligation quote within 24 hours, just send us your shipment details.
Inspect Your Next Onions Shipment
Protect your next import of Egyptian onions with an independent, ISO 17020-accredited check at origin. Most inspections scheduled within 48 hours.
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