About Cotecna
Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our technical expertise combined with the superior quality of our services and our ability to anticipate our clients’ needs is what sets us apart.
Founded in 1974 in Switzerland, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with more than 180 offices in across 50+ countries. Today our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories apply industry approved standards and provide proven expertise to help clients across our key sectors:
- Agriculture
- Food
- Metals & Mineral
- Pharmaceuticals
- Certification
- Consumer Product Services
- ESG Solutions.
Cotecna Middle East
Cotecna Facilitating Trade Excellence and Compliance Across the Middle East.
Cotecna Middle East launched operations in 2002. We have over 25 years of TIC experience in the region, in addition to highly competent teams offering global support. This includes the technical skills required to handle more than 12 VOC programmes and Commodity Business activities such as Agriculture, Minerals & Metals and Consumer Product Services. Our network also includes three state-of-the-art laboratories located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Capabilities:
- Ship Loading & Discharge Supervisions
- Draft Surveys
- Off Hire Bunker Survey and Condition
- Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
- Vendor Verification Inspection
- Lab Testing
Main offices
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Dubai, UAE
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Our Services
Verification of Conformity
In the Middle East, Cotecna provides Verification of Conformity (VOC) services to ensure that imported products meet regional regulatory standards and for specific destination countries.
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Testing Services
Cotecna has three accredited laboratory sites in the Middle East. Our laboratories are equipped with the latest technologies to meet all your testing needs.
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Inspection Services
Cotecna provides comprehensive inspection services through a global network of expert inspectors at major ports and trade routes.
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Certification Services
Our certification services ensure that your consignments, products, or management systems comply with local and international standards and regulatory requirements.
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Audit Services
We carry out auditing services throughout the entire supply chain, from sourcing of raw materials, qualifying manufacturers, ascertaining technical capabilities, to verifying environmental, social, and governance compliances.
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Cotecna Middle East Laboratories
Cotecna has a global network of expert staff and accredited laboratories equipped with the latest technologies to meet all your testing needs. We cater for a diverse range of products and industries, ensuring that our clients’ products meet their specifications and any applicable regulatory requirements.
In the Middle East, we have two dedicated laboratories. The first is, Cotecna CPS, formerly known as Geo-Chem Middle East. The second is Wimpey Laboratories, which consists of two facilities, one in Dubai and the other in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Wimpey Laboratories
Headquartered in UAE
Wimpey, part of the Cotecna Group, is an analytical testing and calibration laboratory that provides advanced testing, inspection, and consultancy services across the globe. We operate our services from the Middle East, specifically from Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Cotecna CPS
Headquartered in India
Cotecna CPS, formerly Geo-Chem Middle East, was founded in 1999 as a subsidiary of Geo-Chem India. Cotecna CPS offers diverse Testing, Inspection and Certification services for commodities such as Consumer Products (Textiles, Leather & Footwear, Cosmetics, Toys), Pharmaceuticals, Agri Products, Food Testing, and much more.