Aware of the growing demand in the sector, the Group built a fifth inspection laboratory in Mato Grosso, with a daily analysis capacity of 13 thousand samples
São Paulo, March 11, 2024 – Leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC), Bureau Veritas is responsible for certifying the quality of approximately 55% of the last 2022 Cotton Harvest | 2023. With the harvest completed, Brazilian cotton production reached the mark of 3,27 million tons of lint, an increase of 28% compared to the previous harvest. Anticipating increased demand, the Group opened its fifth cotton fiber inspection laboratory in Lucas do Rio Verde/MT last year, increasing its analysis capacity to 55 thousand samples per day.
“Brazil is the second largest cotton exporter in the world and Bureau Veritas inspects more than half of Brazilian production. Our analyzes validate and certify all the work done by cotton farmers in managing their crops and processing cotton, directly impacting their market value and certifying compliance with high standard parameters for investors”, says Guilherme Cauduro, director of Agribusiness, Food & Commodities from Bureau Veritas.
Brazilian cotton farming has been gaining more and more space in the global market, driven by increased demand from countries such as China, Turkey and Bangladesh. Bureau Veritas plays a fundamental role in certifying the quality of cotton fiber produced in the country. Among the aspects analyzed are thickness, resistance, elongation, maturity, brightness, yellowing and impurity. Based on the reports, producers reiterate to their customers the conformity and quality level of the product, essential for negotiating values and purchase volume.
The largest cotton production in Brazil comes from Mato Grosso, where Bureau Veritas has the largest cotton fiber analysis center in Latin America in Sapezal (with a capacity of 15 thousand samples/day), in addition to units in Rondonópolis, Sorriso , Campo Novo do Parecis and, now, in Lucas do Rio Verde. The choice of the municipality of Mato Grosso for the construction of the Group's fifth cotton laboratory reflects the importance of the region for national cotton farming. With the capacity to check 13 thousand samples daily and occupying a space of 800 m², the new unit has a team specialized in technical inspection of cotton fiber, in addition to eight machines, which ensure agility, reliability and credibility of the analyses. Together, the five laboratories can check more than 7 million samples. During the harvest peak, Bureau Veritas also helps generate income, with the opening of more than 300 job vacancies.
The Group's five laboratories are accredited by the Brazilian Association of Cotton Producers (Abrapa) and follow the standards of reference bodies in the sector, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), The International Cotton Association (ICA Liverpool), Bremen Cotton Association and Bremen Faser Institute. During 2023, all laboratories were accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), representing an important milestone and offering even more credibility to the results certified by the Group's Laboratories. The five units are also in the process of obtaining ISO 17025 certification, an international standard that attests to the quality and competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
About the Bureau Veritas Group
With global revenue of €5,7 billion, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC). Founded in 1828, the Group is present in 140 countries, serving over 400 customers. There are 80 employees located in more than 1.600 offices and laboratories around the world, with more than 6 professionals in Brazil. Bureau Veritas offers a complete portfolio of services and innovative solutions to ensure that assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations for quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
