Contract Frameworks & Standards
High Seas. Trade Execution. Coordinator.
AG &Trading EMEA
how we work
Contract Frameworks
International Standard Contracts
GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association) — grains, feed, pulses, oilseeds, meals.
FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations) — oils, fats, seeds, meals.
INCOTERMS (ICC) — delivery terms (CIF, FOB, CFR, DAP, DDP, etc.).
RSA (Refined Sugar Association) — sugar trade contracts.
Cocoa Association contracts — cocoa beans/cocoa products.
Coffee Exchange contracts — coffee trade forms.
ICCO/ISO templates — commodity body/standards-based templates.
Regional & Custom Forms
UkrAgroConsult / Ukrainian grain associations — local proformas.
CPT/DAP-based supply agreements (Europe & CIS) — sales without GAFTA/FOSFA, referencing INCOTERMS.
Custom-made SPAs (Sale & Purchase Agreements) — fully bespoke bilateral contracts.
Quality & Inspection Agreements
Contractual methods (ISO/AOCS/EN), joint sampling & sealing, arbitration samples; independent labs (SGS, Cotecna, Eurofins, BV); terminal/warehouse/tank cleanliness and compatibility, shipped vs out-turn reconciliation.
how we work
Organic Certification Support
We help producers, processors, and traders obtain and maintain organic status in any country — from first assessment to passing the audit and keeping compliance year-round. We build the entire chain “end-to-end”: standards selection, certifier choice, SOPs, training, audit readiness, and ongoing compliance.
EU Organic, USDA NOP, UK (Soil Association), Canada COR, JAS (Japan), private labels; group certification/ICS; farms, processors, traders, importers/exporters.
Supply Chain Segregation
Physical/temporal segregation, dedicated lines or validated cleaning; storage zoning & signage; transport cleanliness declarations; sealing & labeling controls.
Certification Path & CB Selection
Shortlist accredited certifiers by country, scope, language, audit presence, recognition; compare fees, lead times, audit model.
Pre-assessment & Gap Analysis
Review land/use history, inputs, residues risk, supplier certificates; map sites/fields/flows; define certification scope & operator type.
Ongoing Compliance
Surveillance audits, change management (new products/processes), supplier renewals, transaction certificates, import/export documentation (e.g., COI/TRACES for EU), unannounced audit readiness.
Application Pack & Labels
Complete forms, product & process descriptions, ingredient declarations, supplier approvals, draft labels & claims, product specs, site maps.
Training & Onboarding
Staff training on SOPs, records, traceability, non-conformity handling, recalls.
how we can help
Why us
Audit-ready always: Documents, records, and evidence are organized and defensible.
Right certifier, first time: Select a certifier based on your geography, language, industry, and auditor network.
Minimal disruption: Processes are integrated into current operations (HACCP/GMP/ISO).
Market access: Accurate labels/claims, sustainable supply chains, recognition in target markets.
Cost control: Fewer rework, rejections, and delays; transparent requirements and priorities.
Standards we cover
GMP+ (FSA/FRA), RED II / ISCC (chain of custody, mass balance, GHG), ISO 9001/22000/14001/45001, FSSC 22000, HACCP (Codex), BRC/IFS (on request).
step by step
What we do
Pre-assessment & GAP
Sites & process mapping, inputs/residues risks, legal & buyer requirements by country.
Benefit: A clear implementation plan without blind spots.
System design
Policy & scope, HACCP (hazards, CCPs, PRPs), mass-balance (RED II/ISCC), supplier approval, transport/terminal controls.
Benefit: The system is tailored for real operations.
Documentation & SOPs
Manuals, SOPs (intake, cleaning/changeover, tank/line hygiene, allergen & GMO), records (weighbridge, temp, calibration, seals, CIP, transport cleanliness).
Benefit: Records and documents are always audit-ready.
Traceability & segregation
Physical/temporal segregation, validated cleaning, labels & sealing, batch coding; shipped vs out-turn reconciliation.
Benefit: No contamination, mixing or loss.
Supplier & farming controls
Supplier approval, feed/farm inputs, vet controls, manure/compost, water tests; aquaculture feed & water quality.
Benefit: Transparent and sustainable supply base.
Training & onboarding
Roles, records discipline, mock recalls/withdrawals, non-conformity & incident handling.
Benefit: The team operates in the same way and without failures.
GHG & sustainability (RED II/ISCC)
Data model, emission factors, evidence files, chain-of-custody audit support.
Benefit: Pass stability tests the first time.
Internal audit & mock-audit
Evidence rooms, test traces & mass-balance, CAPA plans.
Benefit: We catch errors before the auditor’s visit.
Certifier selection & application
Shortlist CBs (country/scope/language/lead time), fees, scheduling; submission pack & liaison.
Benefit: The “correct” body – minimal modifications and delays.
Audit day support & CAPA closure
Hosting, responses, root-cause, evidence of closure.
Benefit: A certificate without lengthy revision cycles.
Ongoing compliance
Surveillance audits, changes (new products/lines), supplier renewals, KPIs, annual review.
Benefit: The “self-sustaining” certificate means no fires or deadlines. впритык.
Deliverables you receive
GAP report; process maps & HACCP plan; SOP library; records/templates; mass-balance & GHG workbook; training deck & logs; internal/mock-audit reports; CB comparison matrix; full application dossier; CAPA tracker; annual compliance calendar.
Why it matters to you
First-time audit passes, buyer confidence, tender eligibility. Lower risk of non-conformities, contam. Excellent — expanding Logistics Solutions to include rail, intermodal/transmodal, container, auto logistics, flexitanks, and other solutions.
what we do
Logistics Solutions
Support for agribusiness & specialized cargo. Coordination with ports & customs.
Modal & Intermodal Coverage
Rail Logistics (CIM/SMGS)
Containers (FCL/LCL, Reefer, Food-grade, ISO Tanks)
Road (CMR / eCMR)
Flexi-tanks (bulk liquids)
Intermodal / Transmodal
Terminals, Storage & Cross-docking
Ports & Customs
what we do
Strategic Consulting
Growth, risk, and efficiency for agribusiness, logistics, and trade.
Supply/demand, freight & port capacity, basis/flat price models, tenders & routes.
Sales SPAs, GAFTA/FOSFA-aligned terms, Incoterms® mapping, back-to-back with charter/transport/insurance.
Risk registers, mitigations, ICC cover design, claims playbooks, sanctions/KYC frameworks.
Corridor/port selection, rail/road/container mixes, flexi/ISO tanks, cost-to-serve & service levels.
Sampling governance, lab/vendor matrix, GMP+/RED II/ISCC/Organic roadmap.
Operating model, SOPs, RACI; modules: contracts, laytime, Q&Q, samples, docs, demurrage, KPIs.
Demurrage/leakage analysis, turnaround & throughput, inventory & dwell, route optimization.
Playbooks “without prejudice”, evidence discipline, arbitration preparedness.
RED II/ISCC chain-of-custody, GHG baselines, supplier screening, label & claim governance.
Role design, training, incentive KPIs, vendor/agent management.
Why it matters
Better margins via smarter pricing, routing, and instruments.
Fewer surprises: risks, claims, and delays are pre-managed.
Repeatable execution: clear rules, data, and accountability.
Deliverables you receive
Strategy memo & roadmap. Risk register (RAG). Contract & Incoterms® matrices.
Cost-to-serve & corridor models. Laytime/demurrage analytics pack.
SOPs, RACI, playbooks (quality, claims, sanctions). KPI dashboard specs.
Banking & LC/escrow schemes. Vendor/agent scorecards. 30/60/90 execution plan.