Pre-Shipment Inspection in Egypt
A final, impartial check before your fresh fruit and vegetables leave Egypt. Report within 24 hours.
Importing with vs. without independent inspection
See the concrete impact of having FoodGate Audit as your partner.
From request to report
Five structured steps to give you full visibility on your shipment quality.
Client Questionnaire
You share your product specifications, quality standards, and specific requirements. We build a tailored inspection checklist based on your brief.
- Product type, grade, and caliber expectations
- Applicable standards (GlobalGAP, BRC, retailer-specific)
- Packaging and labeling requirements
Inspection Scheduling
We coordinate with your export timeline to schedule the inspection at the right moment, after packing, before sealing.
- Aligned with your shipping and logistics schedule
- Packhouse coordination handled by our team
- Scheduling within 24 to 48 hours of request
On-Site Inspection
Our certified inspector is on-site at the packhouse, checking every critical parameter against your specifications.
- Visual quality, freshness, and grading verification
- Packaging integrity and labeling accuracy
- Temperature monitoring and quantity verification
Sampling & Testing
When required, we collect samples for laboratory analysis to verify compliance with pesticide residue limits, microbiological criteria, or other parameters.
- Sample collection per international protocols
- Accredited lab analysis for MRLs, microbiology, heavy metals
- Results integrated into the final report
Report Delivered
You receive a comprehensive inspection report with detailed findings, photographic evidence, and a clear pass/fail recommendation, delivered within 24 hours.
- Detailed findings with high-resolution photos
- Clear conformity assessment per your specifications
- Actionable recommendations if issues are found
Built for professionals who can't afford surprises
Whether you import, manufacture, retail, or broker, if produce quality matters, this service is for you.
Importers
Verify what you're paying for before it ships. Protect margins and reputation with independent quality checks.
Food Manufacturers & Processors
Ensure raw materials meet your production standards. Avoid costly line stoppages from substandard incoming ingredients.
Retail & Private Label Buyers
Meet your own quality benchmarks and retailer-specific standards. Protect your private label reputation at the source.
Trading Houses & Brokers
Add credibility to your operations. Offer your clients documented proof of quality for every shipment you handle.
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Quality & Safety Compliance
Ensure every shipment meets food safety regulations, buyer specifications, and international standards like GlobalGAP, BRC, and Codex Alimentarius before it leaves the packhouse. In 2025, we identified non-conformities in 34% of shipments inspected, issues that would have triggered costly destination rejections.
Risk Mitigation
Detect defects, contamination, or non-conformities at origin, when problems can still be corrected. Avoid the devastating cost of rejections, claims, and product recalls at destination.
Buyer Confidence
An independent, ISO 17020-accredited inspection report gives your clients and stakeholders documented proof that quality was verified by an impartial third party. Our reports are accepted by major European retailers, insurance providers, and arbitration bodies.
Contract Verification
Confirm that what was ordered is what ships, grade, caliber, weight, packaging, labeling, and temperature conditions all verified against the purchase contract.
A thorough, multi-point quality assessment
Our inspectors evaluate every critical aspect of your shipment, nothing is overlooked.
Food Safety & Hygiene
We assess handling practices, sanitation conditions, and hygiene protocols at the packhouse to ensure your produce is safe for consumption.
- Worker hygiene and handling practices
- Packhouse cleanliness and sanitation
- Cold chain integrity and temperature logs
Regulatory Compliance
We verify that all documentation, certifications, and labeling meet the destination country's regulatory requirements.
- Phytosanitary and health certificates
- Labeling accuracy (origin, lot codes, dates)
- Compliance with EU, UK, or target market regulations
Facilities & Equipment
We evaluate the packhouse environment, equipment condition, and storage facilities to identify risks to product quality.
- Cold storage conditions and calibration
- Packing line equipment maintenance
- Storage area organization and pest control
Contamination Checks
We inspect for physical, chemical, and biological contamination risks that could compromise product safety or lead to border rejections.
- Foreign body detection
- Pesticide residue risk assessment
- Cross-contamination prevention measures
Record-Keeping & Traceability
We verify that proper records exist for full traceability, from field to container, so you can trace any issue back to its source.
- Batch and lot traceability documentation
- Supplier records and certificates of analysis
- Chain of custody verification
Visual Quality Inspection
Detailed assessment of product appearance, size, color, ripeness, and overall condition against your contractual specifications.
- Size, caliber, and grading verification
- Color, ripeness, and freshness assessment
- Defect identification and quantification
Every defect photographed. Every pallet checked.
Before the container leaves Egypt.
See exactly what you'll receive
Every inspection concludes with a comprehensive, structured report, delivered to your inbox within 24 hours.
Photographic Evidence
High-resolution photos of every pallet, label, and defect found.
Data-Driven Findings
Temperature logs, weight data, and quantified defect rates.
Clear Recommendation
Pass/fail verdict with actionable notes for your decision.
What our inspectors find, so you don't have to
Based on 500+ inspections across Egyptian packhouses, here are the most common issues we catch before they reach your warehouse.
Protect your next shipment, most inspections scheduled within 48 hours of request.
Get Your Quote in 2 Minutes →Pre-shipment inspection in Egypt: your questions answered
What importers ask before booking an independent quality check at origin.
What is a pre-shipment inspection in Egypt?
A pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is a final, independent quality check at the farm, packhouse or freezing facility in Egypt, after packing and before the container is sealed. An ISO 17020-accredited FoodGate Audit inspector (EGAC, ILAC-MRA) verifies your fruit and vegetables against your specifications: grade, pulp temperature, Brix, packaging, marking, labeling and regulatory compliance. Every pallet is photographed, the report follows within 24 hours, and we hold no commercial stake in the goods.
Why use an independent inspector rather than trusting the supplier or the GOEIC certificate?
Egypt's GOEIC issues a Certificate of Conformity for regulated goods, but it does not check whether the produce matches your commercial specifications, grade, caliber, ripeness, cold chain, or retailer requirements. An independent ISO 17020 inspection is impartial, works to your brief, and gives you photographic, court-admissible evidence to use with insurers, arbitrators, and your supplier.
Which fruits and vegetables do you inspect?
We inspect the full range of Egyptian fresh produce for export, citrus (oranges, mandarins), strawberries, grapes, pomegranates, mangoes, onions, potatoes, green beans, and peppers, at packhouses across Egypt.
How quickly can you inspect a shipment before it leaves Egypt?
Most inspections are scheduled within 48 hours of your request, and 95% of reports are delivered within 18 hours of the on-site visit, in time to act before the container is sealed.
How much does a pre-shipment inspection in Egypt cost?
The cost depends on the produce type, volume, and packhouse location. We provide a tailored, no-obligation quote within 24 hours, just send us your shipment details.
Are your inspection reports accepted by EU and UK buyers?
Yes. Our reports are ISO 17020-accredited (EGAC and ILAC-MRA recognized) and are accepted by European and UK importers, major retailers, GlobalGAP and BRC auditors, insurers, and arbitration bodies.
Schedule Your Pre-Shipment Inspection
Protect your next import from Egypt with an independent, ISO 17020-accredited quality check at origin. Most inspections scheduled within 48 hours.
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