We inspect
to protect.
An ISO/IEC 17020:1998‑accredited pre‑shipment inspection, testing and cargo survey house — trusted by government and private trade for six decades of impartial, first‑come‑first‑served service.
A family‑run inspection house, three generations deep.
Inspectorate Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. provides top‑tier inspection, verification and testing services to premier clients nationwide. Incorporated in 1966, it holds statutory accreditation from the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) under ISO/IEC 17020:1998.
The strength of Inspectorate is that it remains an independent family‑run entity — led today by Mr. Jawed Hamid Rizvi, the third generation to hold the office of Managing Director.
Our Heritage & LeadershipFour disciplines. One standard of certainty.
From bulk carriers to laboratory analysis, every inspection follows the same uncompromising method.
Pre‑Shipment Inspection
Quality, quantity, packing and loading supervision, sampling and lab analysis under L/C conditions.
Learn moreMarine & Vessel Surveys
Draught surveys and vessel hatch inspections for bulk carriers, plus container loading checks.
Learn moreAgricultural Testing
Physical testing of rice, wheat, maize and pulses in our in‑house, calibrated laboratory.
Learn moreQuality Control
Industrial and consumer product inspection & auditing, advisory and cargo consultation.
Learn moreCommodity Testing & Analysis Matrix
Standard laboratory methods, accredited physical assays, and chemical analytical benchmarks conducted at our central Karachi testing facility.
| Analytical Parameter | Standard Test Method | Typical Export Standard | Instrumentation / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | ISO 712 / AACC 44-15A | 12.0% – 14.0% Max | Air Oven 130°C / Digital Dielectric |
| Broken Kernels (%) | ISO 7301 / Codex 198 | 2.0% (Grade A) to 25.0% | Indented Sieve & Micrometer |
| Chalky & Immature Grains | Visual / Grain Optical Meter | 3.0% Max (Super Basmati) | Optical Transmitted Illumination |
| Foreign Matter (Organic / Inorganic) | ISO 7301 / PSQCA 3342 | 0.1% – 0.5% Max | Calibrated Gravimetric Sorting |
| Aflatoxin B1 / Total (B1+B2+G1+G2) | AOAC 999.07 / ISO 16050 | EU: <2 ppb B1 / <4 ppb Total | HPLC Fluorometric Detector / ELISA |
| Yellow / Heat-Damaged Kernels | Codex Stan 198-1995 | 0.5% – 1.0% Max | Manual Separation on 100g basis |
Configure Inspection Scope & RFQ
Select your cargo type, mobilization terminal, and required survey disciplines below to generate an immediate dispatch briefing for our Karachi desk.
- Pre-Shipment Loading & Tally
- Certified Chemical & Physical Lab Analysis
Ready to move your shipment forward?
Speak directly with our Karachi inspection desk — enquiries are handled on a strict first‑come, first‑served basis.
Backed internationally. Recognised locally.
Cotecna & OMIC
Our Geneva‑ and Tokyo‑based principals, represented exclusively in Pakistan by Inspectorate.
View networkISO/IEC 17020:1998
PSQCA · Karachi Chamber of Commerce · SECP · PNAC — standing with the bodies that set the standard.
View complianceNationwide Terminal & Station Coverage
Continuous statutory coverage across Pakistan’s maritime deep-water seaports, inland dry ports, strategic CPEC trade corridors, and accredited commodity testing laboratories.
Geographic Network & Topographical Survey
ISO/IEC 17025 Certified Chemical, Microbiological & Petrochemical Testing Facility. 24/7 Port Berth Access.
Karachi Port & Head Desk
Primary operational command. Accommodates statutory ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratories for physical, chemical, and microbiological commodity assays, bulk liquid terminals, and marine draught surveying teams.
- Pre-Shipment Loading & Continuous Tally
- Vessel Draught Survey & Bunker Calculation
- Accredited Chemical & Agricultural Lab
- Cotecna & OMIC International Representation
"Our clients come from a diverse range of sectors and industries — governments, NGOs, international organisations and private companies across Pakistan and abroad."
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