International Conformity Assessment Solutions (ICAS) specializes in integrated services with emphasis on Verification of Conformity. We provide support to Exporters, Importers and Manufacturers.
With offices in South Africa, East and Central Africa; we are expertly positioned to assist your business with all aspects of international trade. We ensure that you meet all requirements with regards to imports and exports of your commodities. Our collective experience spans over 30 years and our team is committed to providing a quality cost effective service. We employ only the best people who have the best local knowledge and expertise to ensure your complete satisfaction.
ICAS prides itself on delivering a high quality service backed by an experienced team to ensure the safe arrival of your product.
Our services include: Pre Shipment Inspection ICAS provides Stock Monitoring Service to collateral management companies that offer that offer their services to financial institutions, traders and producers against goods in storage. The stored commodities are usually pledged to the financial institutions and serve as collateral. ICAS watches over the stock for and on behalf of collateral management companies by providing their tested Stock Monitoring Services. ICAS Stock Monitoring Services entails physical verification of the goods during the periodic attendance by both tally and review of receipt / dispatch records. Monitoring stocks involves witnessing the movement, care and condition of the commodities being stored in warehouses. In addition ICAS also carries out warehouse surveys to assess the suitability of storage facilities. Features and Benefits To find out more about our Stock Monitoring Service Email Us ICAS provides product integrity and quantity assurance within the Metals and Minerals sector. We act as a 3rd party independent surveyor / assayer as well as a technical advisor within the scope of our limitations. 1. Chromium ore ICAS’s teams of experienced and qualified staff are here to ensure that your needs are met both efficiently and professionally no matter the commodity you have vested interest in. All Inspection and samplingfunctions are performed in accordance with internationally recognized standards and all samples are analyzed by SANAS / ISO accredited laboratories. We command a very high level of discipline within our organization and when combined with strategic allocation planning our laboratories boast turnaround times that are amongst the best in our field. Our mission is to add value and solutions in a timeous manner to reduce risk and maximize returns in the most cost effective manner to our valued customers. SANAS, ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratories Services for chemical analysis, sample preparation. ICAS provides the following services: After sales customer service Financial Risk Reduction Vehicle Inspections Spotting the wrong vehicle can be a difficult task. Our inspectors perform over 150 point vehicle safety checks and prepare a detailed inspection report together with an inspection certificate for our clients. Generally, the following checks are carried out: Make the right choice and get peace of mind with ICAS comprehensive used vehicle inspection. Book your vehicle inspection now. Petroleum Inspections We provide: ICAS performs inspections on most petroleum products being imported into a given country for conformity to country specifications. We also analyse petroleum products on all critical quality specifications and parameters. We also perform field sampling and testing for quality at companies’ depots or retail outlets. Pre-shipment inspections Solid Fuels
Metals and Minerals
ICAS specializes in sampling and assaying various commodities the key among them being minerals, metals and ore. Our expertise and core business focus is based (while not limited to) on the below
2. Manganese ore
3. Coal
4. Iron ore
5. Copper ore
6. Lead concentrate
7. Fertilizer
8. Manufactured Metals – Copper and Steel
9. Cobalt ore, Hydroxides and Carbonates
10. Tantalite
11. Wolframite
12. Niobium
13. Cassiterite
14. Slimes and slag
Sampling procedures in compliance with international standards – ISO / ASTM standards
Analysis turnaround time 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours on common elements – for all other elements turnaround time to be advised upon receipt of your assay request.
Sampling
Sample preparation and analysis
Superintendent services – Supervision of weighing and packing containers
Weighing supervision and draft surveys
Visual inspections
Audits
Technical Expertise on Ferrous and Non Ferrous Ores and Concentrates