Plant visit and facility report
A registry check confirms a company exists and is accredited. It does not show you the production floor. This does.
Who this is for
A buyer who wants to see a Brazilian exporter's actual plant before committing to volume, whether that is a new supplier passing registry checks for the first time or an established one you have not visited in person.
The problem this solves
None of the registry or document checks look at the physical operation. A company can be real, accredited and fully documented, and still run a facility that does not match its own description, whether that is an outdated photo on a website or a claimed capacity the plant cannot actually sustain. Seeing the floor, the storage, and the handling in person, or getting a report from someone who did, closes that gap before it shows up in your first container.
What we do
- Schedule the visit with the exporter, timed to your evaluation window.
- Walk the facility against a checklist specific to your commodity: SIF conditions and handling for meat and poultry, storage and moisture control for coffee and green commodities, process stage and chemical handling for leather.
- Document the visit with photos and video.
- Write up findings against the checklist, flagging anything that does not match what the exporter's documents or sales materials claimed.
Deliverables
A written report against the commodity-specific checklist, with photos and video from the visit.
Timeline
Timeline is set in the written quote after the diagnostic call, since it depends on the plant's location and how far it is from where our team is working.
What we need from you
The exporter's name and location, the commodity, and what specifically you want confirmed, beyond the general checklist, if anything.
Price
Quoted per deal, after the free diagnostic call. Price depends on how far the plant is from a major city and how much travel the visit needs. See pricing for what drives the number.
Who does the work
Our team in Rio de Janeiro conducts or coordinates the visit directly, in person.
This page describes a paid service, not a formal certification. It is not legal or financial advice on a specific transaction.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from due diligence?
Due diligence checks documents and registries; a plant visit checks the physical facility. A company can pass every registry check and still run a plant that does not match what its documents or its sales pitch describe. We recommend both for a first order at real volume, and a plant visit alone where you already trust the paperwork and want eyes on the operation.
What does the checklist actually cover?
It depends on the commodity. For meat and poultry it includes the SIF plant conditions behind the registration; for coffee, storage and handling that affects grade and moisture; for leather, the tannery's process stage and chrome handling. We use the same checklist categories as our own commodity guides rather than a generic factory-audit template.
Do you certify the plant?
No. We report what we observed against the checklist, with photos and video. Formal certification, where a category needs one, sits with the relevant licensed body; see inspection coordination for booking an independent, licensed inspection on a specific shipment.
Can this happen before I have a confirmed order?
Yes. Many buyers commission a plant visit as part of qualifying a new supplier before placing a first order, alongside or instead of a full due diligence report.
Work the Brazilian side of your deal with us
We are based in Rio de Janeiro. Send us the specifics and we will tell you where things stand before you commit.