Product specification
Provide the required standard, quality limits and measurement basis. Identify the specification and edition where available. A selected limit does not by itself demonstrate compliance with a complete standard.
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Quality & Compliance
Product specifications and documentation.
Identify the product standards, test methods, inspection requirements and documents needed by your organisation and receiving facility. The proposed specification and supporting evidence are reviewed before commercial terms are agreed.
Testing and acceptance
Identify required test methods, sampling arrangements, inspection and acceptance criteria before terms are agreed.
Required documents
State the documents needed by the buyer and receiving facility. Their scope, issuer and availability must be reviewed for the proposed transaction.
Destination and use
Provide the destination and intended application so applicable product, transport and receiving requirements can be reviewed.
Confirm requirements per enquiry
A product name does not establish a particular certification, test result or origin. The specification, supporting evidence and responsibilities must be agreed for the proposed supply.
Find product-specific guidanceProduct-specific requirements
For crude oil, identify the requested grade and assay requirements. For fuels and gases, specify the applicable standard, quality limits and receiving system. For thermal coal, state the calorific-value unit and basis. For agricultural and fertilizer sulfur, state the form, acceptance limits and handling requirements.
A certificate of analysis (COA) records test results for the material concerned. A safety data sheet (SDS) supports handling and safety review. Their applicability and current versions require confirmation; a product listing does not establish certification.
Share your product requirements
Include the specification and documentation requirements currently available, and identify any details that need clarification.