Bureau Veritas South Africa Achieves GAFTA Accreditation for Supervision, Sampling and Weighing Services
Set. 10 2026
Strengthening confidence in agricultural trade through internationally recognised supervision, sampling, and weighing services.
Bureau Veritas South Africa is pleased to announce its official membership with the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), a significant milestone that reinforces our commitment to supporting the agricultural commodities industry.
As one of the world's leading international trade associations for grain, feed, pulses, and rice, GAFTA plays a vital role in promoting fair trade, standardized contracts, and best practices across global agricultural supply chains. Membership demonstrates Bureau Veritas South Africa's alignment with internationally recognized standards and our dedication to delivering services that support transparency, quality, and confidence in commodity transactions.
Agricultural commodity trading relies on accurate quality assessment, independent verification, and operational excellence. Buyers, sellers, traders, processors, financiers, and logistics providers require reliable information to make informed decisions and manage risk throughout the supply chain.
Through the GAFTA membership, Bureau Veritas South Africa further strengthens its position as a trusted partner for stakeholders involved in the movement and trade of agricultural commodities across South Africa and the broader East and Southern Africa region.
Our services support clients at every stage of the supply chain, including:
- Warehouse and stock inspections
- Sampling and sample management
- Quality and quantity verification
- Container stuffing and unstuffing supervision
- Cargo condition assessments
- Loading and discharge supervision
- Draft surveys
- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Supply chain monitoring and assurance
By combining local operational expertise with Bureau Veritas' global network and technical capabilities, we help clients reduce risk, improve transparency, and protect the value of their commodities.
South Africa serves as an important gateway for agricultural trade within Africa and to international markets. Increasingly, market participants seek service providers that understand both local operating conditions and international trade requirements.
This latest accreditation reflects Bureau Veritas' continued commitment to delivering independent, reliable and internationally recognised services that support safe, transparent and efficient trade across agricultural markets.
As global supply chains continue to evolve, Bureau Veritas South remains focused on helping clients build confidence in every transaction while contributing to a more sustainable and trusted marketplace.
About GAFTA
The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) is a leading international trade association serving the global agricultural commodities sector. Through globally recognised contracts, standards and assurance programmes, GAFTA helps promote consistency, transparency and confidence in the international trade of grains, feed and other agricultural commodities.
About Bureau Veritas Agri-Commoditities
Bureau Veritas Agri, Food & Commodities delivers independent inspection, testing and certification services that help clients ensure quality, compliance and confidence throughout the agricultural supply chain. Supporting global trade across a wide range of commodities, Bureau Veritas provides trusted assurance solutions that help businesses reduce risk and facilitate market access.