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Documentation Control
Documentation Control
Ensuring Accuracy, Compliance and Efficiency in Trade Documentation
Fragova provides comprehensive documentation control, managing all aspects of the paperwork required for international trade. Our team ensures that invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, customs declarations and other critical documents are prepared accurately, processed efficiently and fully compliant with international regulations.
Through meticulous review and verification, we minimise the risk of errors, delays or disputes arising from incomplete or incorrect documentation. All documents undergo pre-shipment checks and post-shipment verification, ensuring consistency with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Clients benefit from customised documentation solutions, tailored to meet the specific requirements of each transaction or jurisdiction. Fragova maintains a secure digital repository for all trade documents, enabling easy access, audit readiness and long-term record management.
By coordinating closely with suppliers, importers, carriers and customs authorities, Fragova ensures that all documentation is handled professionally and efficiently, facilitating seamless trade execution. Documentation control is fully integrated with Fragova's shipment oversight and risk advisory services, creating a coherent and efficient trade process from start to finish.
Client Benefits
Special Guidance: Incoterms and Halal Compliance
EXW (Ex Works) Seller delivers goods at their premises; buyer assumes all costs and risks from that point.
FOB (Free on Board) Seller loads goods onto the vessel; risk transfers to buyer once goods are on board.
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) Seller arranges and pays for transport and insurance to the destination port; risk passes to the buyer upon shipment.
DAP (Delivered at Place) Seller delivers goods to the agreed location, ready for unloading; risk transfers on arrival.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Seller bears all costs and risks until goods are delivered, including customs duties.
Fragova advises clients on selecting the appropriate Incoterm for each transaction, ensuring clarity of responsibilities, reducing disputes and improving operational efficiency.
Halal Product Compliance
For clients exporting to markets with specific dietary or religious requirements, Fragova provides guidance on Halal certification and compliance, ensuring smooth customs clearance and successful delivery.
Halal import requirements by country:
Saudi Arabia: Mandatory for all food products, particularly meat and poultry.
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Required for meat, poultry and any products making a Halal claim.
Qatar: Halal certification is mandatory for all food products.
Kuwait: Required for meat and other animal-derived products.
Bahrain: Halal certification necessary for food imports.
Oman: Mandatory for meat, poultry, and related products.
Egypt: Required for meat, poultry and other animal-derived foods.
Malaysia: Mandatory for all animal products; required for any product claiming Halal.
Indonesia: Halal certification is required for all food and beverage products; enforcement for imports begins in 2026.
Pakistan: Required for all food products.
Bangladesh: Required for all food imports.
Nigeria: Halal certification required for food imports.
South Africa: Required for food products claiming Halal.
Turkey: Required for all food imports.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Not mandatory but Halal certification is recognised and often requested.
Fragova helps clients understand the necessary certifications, labelling, and documentation to meet Halal standards. This guidance is fully integrated with Fragova’s shipment oversight and documentation control services, ensuring compliant and efficient delivery to all relevant markets.
Key Takeaway for Clients
By combining precise documentation control with expert guidance on Incoterms and Halal compliance, Fragova ensures:
Full regulatory compliance
Efficient and error-free trade documentation
Smooth customs clearance and timely delivery
Confidence in entering new markets with complex regulatory requirements