About Us
Representing Inspection Agencies
AAGIWA is the national association representing grain inspection and weighing agencies. These agencies provide official inspection services to measure the quality and quantity of grain being bought and sold in the United States.
The National Inspection System
AAGIWA members are part of the national grain inspection and weighing system that is overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Federal Grain Inspection Service. Being part of the official system assures:
CONSISTENCY - Official inspections are based on established standards, and on sound, proven and standardized procedures, techniques, and equipment.
VERIFIABLE ACCURACY - The work of official personnel is reviewed and monitored by an extensive quality assurance program. And, every State and private agency is backed by the resources and expertise of the FGIS Technical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
INFORMATION - Official tests provide a wealth of information about sanitary, physical, food safety, and intrinsic quality characteristics.
RESPONSIVENESS - New tests and procedures are continually being developed.
PROFESSIONALISM AND INTEGRITY - Official personnel pass rigorous tests and undergo extensive and continuous training.
CREDIBILITY - U.S. and international buyers rely on official inspection certificates to provide accurate descriptions of the grain, class, and condition of grain.
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