STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
No Shortcuts.No Exceptions.
Every transaction executed by Meridian Mercantile Group adheres to internationally recognised commercial and inspection standards. Independent third-party verification is mandatory on all shipments.
INSPECTION STANDARDS
Third-party verification on every shipment
All cargo is independently assayed and inspected at the load port by one of our approved inspection bodies. Inspection certificates are issued prior to or concurrent with the Bill of Lading and form part of the full POP documentation package.
SGS
Société Générale de Surveillance
Assay · Weight · Moisture · Sampling
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas Group
Assay · Weight · Moisture · Sampling
Intertek
Intertek Group plc
Assay · Weight · Moisture · Sampling
CCIC
China Certification & Inspection Group
Assay · Weight · Moisture · Sampling · China Import Certification
CIQ
China Inspection & Quarantine
Quarantine · Port Entry Clearance · Chinese Regulatory Compliance
DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
Full POP issued with every shipment
Upon successful inspection and cargo readiness, Seller provides a complete Proof of Product (POP) documentation package. All documents are issued in accordance with the terms of the executed SPA.
Commercial Invoice
Issued by Seller, detailing cargo value, quantity, and commercial terms.
Packing List
Full breakdown of cargo composition, lot numbers, and vessel stowage.
Certificate of Origin
Issued by the relevant chamber of commerce or government authority in the country of origin.
SGS / Intertek / CCIC / CIQ Inspection Certificate
Independent assay and weight certificate confirming grade, moisture, and quantity at load port.
Draft Bill of Lading
Issued by the shipping line upon completion of loading. Final B/L released upon receipt of payment.
COUNTERPARTY STANDARDS
Who we work with
Meridian operates on a strict principal-to-principal basis. We do not engage with intermediaries, sub-mandates, or unverified counterparties at any stage of a transaction.
Buyer Requirements
- Verified principal buyer status
- Company registration documents
- Authorised signatory identification
- Proof of Funds (POF) or Bank Comfort Letter
- Issuing bank details for LC / DLC
- Letter of Credit (LC) at sight accepted as financial instrument
Seller Requirements
- Verified principal producer or mandated seller
- Proof of Product (POP) documentation
- Load port inspection by approved body
- Compliance with agreed SPA terms
- Full documentation package on shipment
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