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OCTOBER 2015 FOCUS ON RICE AN SGS CORPORATE NEWSLETTER FOR AGRICULTURAL SERVICES EXTENSIVE TESTING CAPABILITIES For more than half a century, SGS has been pioneering on rice and inspection services in Asia. Our continuous investment in people, training and technology, enables our extensive team of experts with the valuable skills, experience, and knowledge to best serve the international rice industry. Some of our colleagues are highly regarded in the market place. SGS has also developed its services to the supply chain, from farm to table. This helps to ensure safe, sustainable and high-quality products by building trust, reducing risk and maintaining efficiency across diverse supply chains. Our expertise extends from primary production to the point of processing or custody transfer. We assist with legislation compliance, correct storage, shipping, packaging, distribution and inspection at loading and discharge. To meet the needs of increasing consumer awareness of food safety, and the strengthening of government HENRY WANG Vice President, Agriculture Asia Pacific regulations, SGS has invested in state- of-the-art laboratory testing capacities and capabilities, around the globe. We provide fast and accurate laboratory analyses, as well as solutions to meet all your rice business needs. Ongoing investment means we are a leader in DNA, GMO, mycotoxins, dioxins and authenticity testing for rice and other products. In addition, we have responded to demand for food chain transparency by developing a bespoke tracking system. Innovative and passionate, our local teams, based across Asia’s rice-growing markets, add value to your products, through sampling, testing, analysis and inspections, as well as fumigation and pest control services. Our added value solutions help our customers to improve quality, reduce risk and to improve efficiency in a very competitive global market place. TRT WORLD RICE CONFERENCE 2015 Members of our team, from across the Asia, look forward to meeting you at the TRT World Rice Conference 2015, in Kuala Lumpur, to discuss your specific needs, local market information and to answer any questions. In this issue, you can find our capabilities, service details and contact for our local team members. With testing laboratories across Asia’s rice producing countries, we deliver the widest range of services to ensure the quality and safety of rice crops. From contamination, to GMO determination and pesticide residue analysis, we have the capabilities to deliver accurate analyses in the quickest turnaround times. BASMATI RICE AUTHENTICATION/DNA ANALYSIS Basmati rice authentication conducted using DNA analysis, by RT PCR, offers scalable throughput and rapid results.
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OCTOBER 2015
FOCUS ON RICEAN SGS CORPORATE NEWSLETTER FOR AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
EXTENSIVE TESTING CAPABILITIES
For more than half a century, SGS has been pioneering on rice and inspection services in Asia. Our continuous investment in people, training and technology, enables our extensive team of experts with the valuable skills, experience, and knowledge to best serve the international rice industry. Some of our colleagues are highly regarded in the market place. SGS has also developed its services to the supply chain, from farm to table. This helps to ensure safe, sustainable and high-quality products by building trust, reducing risk and maintaining efficiency across diverse supply chains. Our expertise extends from primary production to the point of processing or custody transfer. We assist with legislation compliance, correct storage, shipping, packaging, distribution and inspection at loading and discharge.
To meet the needs of increasing consumer awareness of food safety, and the strengthening of government
HENRY WANG Vice President, Agriculture Asia Pacific
regulations, SGS has invested in state-of-the-art laboratory testing capacities and capabilities, around the globe. We provide fast and accurate laboratory analyses, as well as solutions to meet all your rice business needs. Ongoing investment means we are a leader in DNA, GMO, mycotoxins, dioxins and authenticity testing for rice and other products. In addition, we have responded to demand for food chain transparency by developing a bespoke tracking system.
Innovative and passionate, our local teams, based across Asia’s rice-growing markets, add value to your products, through sampling, testing, analysis and inspections, as well as fumigation and pest control services. Our added value solutions help our customers to improve quality, reduce risk and to improve efficiency in a very competitive global market place.
TRT WORLD RICE CONFERENCE 2015
Members of our team, from across the Asia, look forward to meeting you at the TRT World Rice Conference 2015, in Kuala Lumpur, to discuss your specific needs, local market information and to answer any questions.
In this issue, you can find our capabilities, service details and contact for our local team members.
With testing laboratories across Asia’s rice producing countries, we deliver the widest range of services to ensure the quality and safety of rice crops. From contamination, to GMO determination and pesticide residue analysis, we have the capabilities to deliver accurate analyses in the quickest turnaround times.
BASMATI RICE AUTHENTICATION/DNA ANALYSIS
Basmati rice authentication conducted using DNA analysis, by RT PCR, offers scalable throughput and rapid results.
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (GMO) TESTING
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are regulated and monitored by many countries. Our laboratory uses real time PCR to detect the genetic modification status of rice.
MANUAL SORTING FOR PHYSICAL ANALYSIS
Each grain of a representative sample is manually segregated on the basis of its physical characteristics grade and colour.
MYCOTOXINS
Liquid chromatography and ELISA techniques are used to identify and quantify the presence of toxins including:
• Aflatoxin (B1, B2, G1, G2) • Ochratoxin A • DON • ZON • Fuminosins
PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS
MRL (maximum residue limits) are set by regulatory authorities for pesticides and define acceptable levels. We conduct pesticide residue analysis in accordance with Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) methods, to ensure consumer safety.
HEAVY METALS
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) techniques are used to identify contamination with arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead.
MELAMINE AND CYANURIC ACID
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with limits of quantification (LOQs) meeting requirements of EU and other regulations are used to identify contamination with melamine and cyanuric acid.
GERMINATION TESTING
Germination testing is conducted in accordance with industry standards, the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) and the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA).
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
For nutritional labelling purposes, we test to identify and quantify the presence of: energy, carbohydrates, fat, protein, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals. We can also complete an amino acid profile.
OTHER TESTS
• Starch content (Polarimetric) • Amylose content • Whiteness
Every lab has its own unique range of testing capabilities, read on for country-specific details and contacts.
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INDIASGS India, established in 1950, offers a wide range of testing, inspection, and certification services, to secure the quality and quantity of commodities. India produces in excess of 90 million tonnes of rice per annum, of which it exports 9-10 million tonnes.
NORTH TEAM
Anand Kumar Rice Analyst
Dhiraj Rawat Assistant Manager - Basmati Laboratory
Ravi Thakur Regional Manager
R. Ramakrishnan Assistant Manager
Chandna Walia Operations Executive
Garima Loona Operations Executive
Hardit Singh Assistant Manager - Field Operations
With facilities and experts strategically located across the country, our quality services include:
• Visual inspections • Sampling and testing • Quantity and weight determination • Packaging and label verification • Transport cleanliness • Loading supervision • Transport sealing • Real time reporting and cargo
monitoring
In sampling and testing, our network of facilities delivers testing capabilities including:
• Manual sorting for physical analysis • DNA testing • GMO testing • Pesticide Residues • Contaminants • Heavy metals • Mycotoxins (aflatoxin and
ochratoxin) • Nutritional facts
DNA testing enables the identification of Basmati varieties, which sell on the global market for a premium. Our DNA testing gives you, customers and
consumers confidence in the product, and allows you to achieve the price premium.
Cargo tracking and inspections help to further guarantee product quality.
At every step of the supply chain, from silos to loading and discharge points, our fumigation and pest control services prevent the spread of pests and minimise the risk of damage to your goods.
ABHAY HARDIKAR Deputy Director - Agricultural services [email protected]
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SOUTH TEAM
Satyam Operations Executive
Purusottam Mohapatra Assistant Manager Execution
P Mastan Rao Operations Executive
Rejesh Operations Executive
Sushant Kulkarni Assistant Manager
Raghevendra Operations Executive
Avadooth Ganesh Operations Executive
R Madhu Operations Executive
B Srinivas Reddy Operations Executive
WEST TEAM
Vinay Joshi Regional Manager
Ajay Ukande Operations Executive
Mukesh Dubey Operations Executive
Jagdish Bairagi Operations Executive
Alok Dubey Operations Executive
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PAKISTANSGS Pakistan has a dynamic team of more than 700 specialists supported by state of the art testing laboratories and advanced technology.
TESTING SERVICES
Supporting export markets, which often regulate and monitor GMOs, our laboratory offers real-time PCR analyses to detect any genetic modification to your rice crops. At the same time, our basmati rice authentication services and DNA analyses can quickly, and accurately, estimate the level of non-basmati rice in a batch. Completing DNA and GMO testing in Pakistan helps buyers to reduce courier costs and improve turnaround times.
Our analyses include:
• Pesticide residue analysis
• Mycotoxins
• Genetically modified organism (GMO) testing
• Basmati DNA analysis
• Germination testing
• Visual analysis of rice for identification
INSPECTION SERVICES
To help you maintain quality at every stage of the production process, we have developed DUring PROduction checks (DUPROs), in which our consultants assess the quality of rice during processing of the cargo, up-to shipment.
Other inspections services include:
• Sampling
• Analysis/testing for quality
• Quantity & weight checks
• Packing & labelling verification
• Control of loading operations
LABORATORY TEAM
Nudrat Amir Deputy Manager
Affan Tahir Biotechnologist
Sajjad Khan Biotechnologist
Hakim Tariq Grain Analyst
Kanza Najeeb Agriculturist
Khawar Askari Chemical Analyst
Maryam Khalid Food Technologist
Mazahir Shah Sr. Grain Analyst
Saba Naz Data Analyst
Agha Jafar Grain Analyst
FUMIGATION AND PEST MANAGEMENT
Fumigation and pest management services reduce the risk of infestation and help to protect the commodity from damage.
With our head office in Karachi and liaison offices across the country, our services help trade and industry to mitigate risks,
expedite workflow and assure quality standards. We protect the interest of our clients and provide peace of mind, enabling, you to focus on your core business.
MAZHAR IQBAL SHAIKH Director Operations [email protected]
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SALES / OPERATIONS TEAM
Mazhar Iqbal Shaikh Director Operations [email protected]
Dr Naushad Zafar Technical Manager [email protected]
Faisal Nisar Deputy Manager [email protected]
M. Ali Jaferi Assistant Manager [email protected]
Huma Jamal Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Nadeem Umrani Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Zubair Shah Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Uroosa Fawad Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Wajiha Ali Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Zeeshan Zafar Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Bushra Nazir Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Syed Qaiser Imam Sr. Executive Officer [email protected]
Saima Abdullah Executive Officer [email protected]
Anwar Ahmed Executive Officer [email protected]
Saeed Ahmed Ansari Executive Officer [email protected]
Noureen Gulzar Executive Officer [email protected]
Ahmed Raza Executive Officer [email protected]
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THAILANDSGS Thailand provides prompt and cost-efficient solutions to complex trade-related requirements. Our network gives our customers access to global resources in addition to local knowledge.
Supporting Thailand’s rice production of some 20 million tons a year, of which, last year, almost 11 million tons were exported, our services draw on state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and field operations. We aim to meet client expectations through the consistent delivery of service excellence.
OUR SERVICES
• Inspections • Packing and weighing supervision • Loading supervision • Pre-sampling • Tally and sealing • Container/hold cleanliness checking • Draft survey • Physical analysis • Laboratory testing and analyses • Fumigation • Training courses
TESTING SERVICES
Meeting the needs of domestic and export markets, we offer testing services including:
• Microbiological • Nutrients • Minerals • Food contaminants • Heavy metals • Mycotoxins • GMOs • Pesticide residues
Since we were established in 1951, SGS Thailand has grown into a large, diverse and integrated business, delivering market leading testing, inspection and certification services to the country’s rice farmers and traders.
OFFICE TEAM
Santi Boonsiro Senior Adviser
Suchai Preedawanpen Business Manager
Yoottana ChantrasriAssistance of Division Manager Operation Manager
Porjai Wisetchart Sales & Marketing Manager
Suwit Somsri Grain Department Manager
Thongkam Siribanjong Operations Supervisor
Pannathon Rattanopas Sales & Marketing Executive
Piyarat Jaisa-ard Grain Department Team
Thunyapat Kaewpradit Grain Department Team
Nattapon Boonprachuay Grain Department Team
Mayuree Thumkhuntod Grain Department Team
Niramon Lamyai Grain Department Team
Saowarin Peerapatthanapoom Grain Department Team
Sutima Rittichot Grain Department Team
In recent years we have also become a leading provider of certification in quality and environmental management systems, social accountability, hygiene and food safety.
SUCHAI PREEDAWANPEN Business Manager [email protected]
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VIETNAMServing domestic and export markets, SGS Vietnam has a network of eight offices and laboratories delivering the highest quality testing, inspection and pest control services to the rice industry.
We invest heavily in our staff and our laboratories to meet demand in a market that produces almost 30 million metric tonnes of rice per year, of which more than 20% is exported.
TESTING SERVICES
• Physical
• Chemical
• Heavy metals
• Pesticide residues
• Mycotoxins
• Microbiological
• GMO contamination
INSPECTION SERVICES
• Supervision of loading for weight/quality/packing
• Tally
• Sampling and testing
• Draft survey
• Hold/hatch survey
• Damage survey
FUMIGATION AND PEST CONTROL (PCO) SERVICES
• Fumigation for bulk cargo with J-system
• Fumigation of containers (including Kraft and desiccants), vessels and cargoes in warehouses/silos
• Fumigation of wood packaging materials (ISPM 15)
• Checking imported cargoes for insects
• Insect identification
• Gas free tests
• Pest control services
OFFICE TEAM Minh Bui Sales Manager [email protected]
Nhan Bui Section Manager (Other Products) [email protected]
Thong Nguyen Operation Manager [email protected]
Vuong Ngo Laboratory Supervisor [email protected]
Si Nguyen Supervisor [email protected]
Linh Nguyen Laboratory Technician [email protected]
Thoi Nguyen Business Manager [email protected]
Uyen Nguyen Laboratory Senior Technician [email protected]
Hue Nguyen Operational Administrator [email protected]
Tuyen Nguyen Marine Supervisor/SMA Operations [email protected]
Minh Thai Fumigation Section Manager [email protected]
Tran Oanh Section Manager (Rice/Cotton/Veg.Oil) [email protected]
Anh Vu Administrator [email protected]
SGS has been providing the rice inspection services in Vietnam since 1989, and in September 1997 we became the first international, independent inspection, testing and certification company to be granted a 100% Foreign Owned Company License.
THOI NGUYEN Business Manager [email protected]
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MYANMARSGS Myanmar Ltd was established in 1948 to deliver rice and timber inspection services. Today, we have expanded from inspecting rice and timber to all agriculture products, soil testing and laboratory services for trade related commodities.
OFFICE TEAM
Tin Tin Nwet Physical Laboratory Incharge
Nu Nu Yi Administrative Manager
Thin Thin Maw Laboratory Manager
Su Mon Aung Laboratory Incharge
Kay Khine Wint Laboratory Technician
Aung Kyaw Htoo Business Manager
Khin Maung Aye Assistant Operations Manager
Tin Oo Senior Supervisor
Myat Htet Lin Fumigation and Pest Control Supervisor
Thein Zaw Inspector
Than Sein Chief Supervisor
Min Tin Maung Oo Senior Supervisor
Thaw Dar Inspector
Myanmar’s economy is still predominantly agrarian and rice remains a high proportion of the agricultural commodities inspected by SGS. Last year, Myanmar’s total production of white rice was in the region of 12.5 million metric tonnes. Of this, some 1.5 million metric tonnes is exported.
Rice is a staple food in Myanmar and one of its main export goods. The rice market is broad and Myanmar produces many types and varieties of rice from several states and divisions. To ensure contractual compliance, we provide a range of services including:
• Quality & quantity inspection
• Grading on-site
• Cargo preparation at supplier’s warehouse
• Fumigation services - either in storage facilities, or in transit
• Cleanliness inspections
With 65 years experience and a team of experts, SGS Myanmar Ltd is ideally placed to support your business. The local team shares its knowledge and provides suggestions to clients to protect their interests.
AUNG KYAW HTOO Business Manager [email protected]
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MALAYSIA
INDONESIA
SGS Malaysia was incorporated in 1971. In a country of 30 million people, requiring 2.5 million tons of rice annually to meet domestic demand, imports form an important part of Malaysia’s rice industry.
SGS Malaysia was incorporated in 1971. In a country of 30 million people, requiring 2.5 million tons of rice annually to meet domestic demand, imports form an important part of Malaysia’s rice industry.
The government imposed the nation’s self-sufficiency policy to reduce the volume of rice imports and improve production of local rice crops. In 2013, Malaysia imported some 861,707 metric tons and in 2014, about 863,496 metric tons of rice, from Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, India and other countries.
To support the industry, we have a network of experienced and competent inspectors, technicians, chemists and agronomists to provide the following services:
• Supervision of discharge of rice in bags ex-conventional vessel
• Tally and inspection of containerised shipment
• Supervision of weighbridge
OFFICE TEAM
Goh Beng Wah Division Manager
Wan Heng Kei Operations Manager
Manoharan Thankayan Operations Executive
Ho Callie Administrative Executive
Takiah Abdul Rahman Administrative Supervisor
Manesah Saleh Operations Assistant
Norazwani Samsuddin Operations Assistant
Quek Shu Chin Assistant Coordinator
OFFICE TEAM
Noro Hutomo Business Manager [email protected]
Soedarno Operations Manager [email protected]
Fajar Hidayat Operations Manager [email protected]
Sukarmat Field Trade Operations [email protected]
Rony Darwin Chemist Supervisor [email protected]
Yosephianus Sakri Field Trial Supervisor [email protected]
Anne Agustiane Administrative Supervisor [email protected]
Chrysanthus Ardono Sales & Business Development
• Fumigation and Pest Management services
• Efficacy trials in paddy fields
GOH BENG WAH Division Manager [email protected]
SGS Indonesia has been operating since 1985. In a country of 250 million people, annual domestic demand for rice is 28 million tons. We offer a truly nationwide service to meet domestic demand and import for Indonesian’s rice industry.
Indonesia’s domestic rice consumption continues to decline consistently, with an average rate of decline of 0.2 percent per year. Today, per capita consumption is 114 kg per year. The Indonesian government continues to have a self-sufficiency policy reducing rice imports and improving domestic production. In 2014, Indonesia imported around 844,163 tons of rice, mostly from Thailand, Vietnam, India and Pakistan.
Supporting the rice industry, SGS Indonesia offers an end-to-end supply chain range of services that reduce risk, ensure quality and improve productivity and provide following services:
• Discharging supervision of rice in jumbo bags on bulk vessels
• Discharging supervision of rice in containerised shipment
• Weighbridge supervision • Field trials for paddy efficacy testing
NORO HUTOMO Business Manager [email protected]
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PHILIPPINESStarting as a representative agent in 1949, SGS has been an active participant in the Philippines’ growth, which includes the country’s efforts in domestic rice production, as well as its growing import business.
Ensuring safety is a high priority in the country, as rice crops are traded and imported. To assist, SGS offers inspection services, including discharge supervision for crops arriving for import.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country produced 4.1 million metric tonnes and 4.3 million metric tonnes of rice, in 2013 and 2014, respectively. A crop of 4.3 million metric tonnes is expected for 2015.
Domestic demand for rice is such that the Philippines does not export rice. To meet demand the country imports rice to ensure food security under two schemes regulated by the National Food Authority, which is under the control of the Department of Agriculture.
JENNIFER PACANNUAYAN Sales & Business Development Manager [email protected]
OFFICE TEAM
Rodel Pueblas Inspector
Jessie Bacdat Inspector
Felix Alayon Inspector
Nelson Calpo Manager
Wigberto Hikayen Inspector
Junghan Junghan Business Manager
Eduardo Erosido Jr. Operations Executive
Rachel Solano Supervisor
Jennifer Pacannuayan Sales & Business Development Manager
Antonio Jumawan Sector Manager Food
SINGAPORESGS has been operating in Singapore in 1971. Since many years, SGS operations in the South East Asia Pacific region, as well as sales and customer care efforts, are coordinated from our Regional Agri Desk in Singapore.
Our team in Singapore is available to readily assist and coordinate with our valued customers in the rice markets in SEAP and connect them to the global network of SGS Worldwide, to ensure a seamless delivery of services through the rice supply chain.
KARNIK BIPIN International Sales Manager [email protected]
OFFICE TEAM
Cheryl Tay Customer Relationship Manager [email protected]
Karnik Bipin International Sales Manager [email protected]
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