About Cotecna Iran
Cotecna Iran is the registered Iranian branch of Cotecna Inspection S.A., an international provider of inspection, testing and certification services. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna Group is headquartered in Geneva. Its Iranian branch was registered in 1982 and maintains an office in Tehran.
Agricultural commodity inspection is one of the Group’s specialist service areas. Its agricultural services include cargo inspection, weight and quantity verification, sampling and assessment against contractual specifications. The commodities covered by the Group include cereals, rice, pulses, sugar, vegetable oils and oilseeds.
Cotecna’s global laboratory network also provides food safety and quality testing. Its published capabilities include microbiological analysis, contaminant and mycotoxin testing, allergen and GMO testing, nutritional analysis and testing of food contact materials. These services help businesses assess product characteristics and conformity with applicable requirements.
The Group’s food and agriculture services support producers, suppliers, exporters, importers and bulk buyers. Businesses seeking services relating to Iran can contact the Tehran office to discuss their products, inspection locations, testing requirements and destination-market specifications. The services available through the Iranian branch depend on the operational coverage and relevant scope of approval for each assignment.