The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) has accredited Bureau Veritas Uganda with an Approved Superintendent status which raises the profile of the company as an internationally recognized quality assurance services provider. Bureau Veritas Uganda does inspections, verifications, examinations, quality assessments, and sampling of traded agricultural commodities on a global scale.
As a GAFTA-approved superintendent, Bureau Veritas Uganda now meets and upholds the highest standards required by one of the most respected international trade bodies in the grain and feed sector. The company has been undergoing a stringent assessment and audit process which concluded in February 2025.
Cyprian Kabbis, the Area Chief Executive for Bureau Veritas Eastern Africa said, “GAFTA accreditation is a strong endorsement of our commitment to excellence, integrity, and technical competence in agricultural testing and inspection.”
The company is involved in verifying packaging, labeling, and logistics processes to ensure compliance with international standards. These services are vital for clients in the global trade of agricultural products like soybeans, maize, wheat, and other grains.
“It gives our clients the assurance that they can rely on us for objective, internationally benchmarked quality assessments that support their business, whether they are exporting, trading, or ensuring food safety standards are met. We’re proud to contribute to the strength and transparency of the agricultural supply chain both in Uganda and across the continent,” he said.
GAFTA accreditation is a quality assurance seal indicating that Bureau Veritas Uganda can deliver reliable inspection and testing services aligned with international contractual and regulatory requirements. It ensures that global partners recognize the company as a competent authority in the grain and feed industry. GAFTA is an international trade association with over 1900 members in 100 countries.
As an accredited GAFTA member, Bureau Veritas Uganda is authorized to provide a comprehensive range of services, including conducting quality inspections and certifications, sampling and grading agricultural commodities, and performing laboratory tests to assess nutritional content and detect contaminants.
