Independent Assurance Partner
Inspection Services
Mineral Quality Services Pvt. Ltd. (MQS) delivers end-to-end inspection leadership rooted in NABL accreditation, ISO 9001 methodologies, and ISO/IEC 17025 competency. Our specialists safeguard cargo integrity, validate regulatory compliance, and create auditable evidence trails for global commodity transactions, EPC contracts, and critical mineral value chains. Every assignment is executed with impartial judgement, calibrated tools, and data-backed narratives that withstand internal audits as well as third-party scrutiny.
Leveraging two decades of operational know-how, MQS integrates traditional boots-on-ground vigilance with digital documentation workflows. Whether you require voyage-specific supervision, continuous plant oversight, or rapid troubleshooting during custody transfers, our inspectors design tailored inspection plans that memorialise risk mitigation actions, quantify quality indices, and reinforce contractual rights.
Scope of Services
Our inspection mandate spans the entire commodity life cycle—from exploration stockpiles and beneficiation stages to shipping points and consumption hubs. Each scope item is underpinned by documented procedures, inspector competence matrices, and client-approved work instructions.
Bulk Commodity Supervision
Independent surveillance of coal, iron ore, bauxite, limestone, fertilisers, and allied commodities from the mine face to the delivery point, including tally verification, draught surveys, barge-to-vessel transfers, and residual stock reconciliation.
Port & Terminal Oversight
Pre-vessel inspections, hatch cleanliness evaluation, cargo hold preparation, moisture condition review, and loading/discharge witnessing aligned with charter party obligations and international maritime safety advisories.
Industrial Project Logistics
Third-party verification for oversized equipment, fabricated modules, and containerised project cargo with photographic evidence, packing integrity assessments, and preservation checks before dispatch.
In-Plant Quality Surveillance
Continuous monitoring of blending, crushing, screening, or beneficiation lines to confirm process adherence, inventory accuracy, and corrective action closure under ISO 9001 quality management frameworks.
Sampling & Measurement Procedures
Reliable inspection outcomes rely on disciplined sampling. MQS combines internationally accepted sampling theory with location-specific practicalities to ensure representativeness, traceability, and repeatability. Inspectors operate under detailed Standard Operating Procedures, and every sample is uniquely identified before being placed under tamper-evident custody seals.
Dual-sampler protocols with statistically valid increments derived from Gy’s theory to control the Fundamental Sampling Error of heterogeneous ores.
Use of calibrated moisture meters, ultrasonic thickness gauges, infrared thermography, and laser distance tools traceable to NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 certified laboratories.
Chain-of-custody documentation captured digitally with timestamps, GPS coordinates, and inspector credentials to maintain evidentiary integrity.
Moisture control, size distribution analysis, dimensional checks, and draught surveys are executed using calibrated instruments whose serial numbers and validity dates are embedded within our reports. Wherever applicable we align with IS/ISO, ASTM, and BIS standards to maintain interoperability with international laboratories and buyers.
Laboratory Testing Capabilities
Inspection assignments are supported by MQS laboratories equipped for proximate, ultimate, and instrumental analyses. Samples drawn on site are transported under temperature-controlled conditions to preserve integrity. Our teams run rapid turnaround tests covering moisture (TML/FMP), ash, volatile matter, fixed carbon, LOI, trace metals, mineralogy, sieve analysis, and contamination profiling.
Data from these laboratories augments inspection narratives, allowing us to quantify quality drift, verify contractual specifications, and substantiate rejection or acceptance decisions. Every test method references the corresponding ISO/ASTM/BIS standard and is accompanied by quality control charts, proficiency testing performance, and instrument calibration records.
Certifications & Compliance
MQS operates within a robust governance structure that blends statutory requirements with customer-specific mandates. Our certification portfolio not only demonstrates technical competence but also assures regulators and counterparties that our findings are impartial, secure, and reproducible.
NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical tests supporting inspection findings.
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system governing workforce competency, review of inspection reports, and continual improvement.
Alignment with ISO 17020 requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection, ensuring impartiality, confidentiality, and risk mitigation.
Client data is secured through segregated storage, access controls, and continuous monitoring. Conflict-of-interest declarations are captured for every assignment, while periodic internal audits validate adherence to inspection and testing procedures.
Documentation & Reporting
Accurate documentation is the linchpin of enforceable inspection evidence. MQS utilises structured report templates that capture observational data, measurement results, photographic references, and exception logs. Report drafts go through a tiered technical review before being digitally signed and released to stakeholders.
Real-time dashboards summarising sampling frequencies, measurement results, and photographic annotations accessible to authorised stakeholders.
Structured inspection dossiers containing executive summaries, statistical analysis, calibration certificates, and compliance statements ready for regulatory submission.
Automated variance alerts that trigger corrective and preventive action (CAPA) logs tied to client-specific quality plans.
Should disputes arise, MQS provides expert testimony, supplemental clarifications, and raw data extracts while maintaining confidentiality obligations. Long-term data retention policies support future benchmarking and regulatory enquiries.
Why Choose MQS for Inspection?
Clients entrust MQS with high-value consignments because we translate field intelligence into commercially relevant insights. Our multidisciplinary squads blend metrology, shipping, metallurgical, and regulatory expertise to deliver holistic assurance.
Pan-India field force strategically located near major mines, railheads, and seaports to mobilise within hours of requisition.
Digital inspector toolkit integrated with cloud-based reporting, enabling same-day issuance of preliminary findings and authenticated signatures.
Sector specialists with decades of experience in ferrous, non-ferrous, fertiliser, and energy minerals who routinely advise on logistics bottlenecks and contractual risk.
Embedded HSE practitioners ensuring inspection personnel comply with client safety inductions, PPE matrices, and confined-space entry procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can an inspection team be deployed to a port or mine?
Our operations desk functions 24/7 and maintains mobilisation-ready crews across eastern, western, and southern corridors. In most Indian ports we can position certified inspectors within 6–8 hours, while remote mine sites are typically covered within 12–18 hours subject to travel permissions.
Do you provide blended reporting that covers both inspection and laboratory testing?
Yes. Field inspection data is seamlessly paired with laboratory analyses executed in our NABL-accredited facilities. Clients receive a unified dossier that links sampling references, analytical results, and compliance statements, reducing reconciliation work and accelerating commercial decisions.
Can MQS auditors work under our ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 management system procedures?
We routinely adapt to client-specific integrated management systems. Prior to mobilisation, we conduct a procedural alignment session to map our inspection checklists, PPE requirements, and documentation protocols to your certified frameworks while preserving our impartiality obligations.