Welcome to Cotecna

Cotecna is one of the world’s leading trade inspection, security and certification companies. We have been a global authority in the inspection industry for over 30 years. Cotecna combines state-of-the-art technology and knowledge transfer with innovative, tailor-made services to improve and secure trade environments around the world.

A family-run business, we pride ourselves on our professional excellence. We offer a uniquely personal approach and take an uncompromising approach to our customers’ requirements. Our clients are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and industries.

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Cotecna's head office and several of its offices around the world are ISO 9001:2008 certified.

News

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Cotecna Tanzania supplies electricity to Nkowe Secondary School
On January 29, 2010, Tiscan, Cotecna’s Tanzanian subsidiary, celebrated the completion of their project to supply electricity to an entire school. Click here for Cotecna's press release

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Cotecna Korea accredited to perform inspections in ports
On December 15th, 2009, Cotecna Inspection Korea Inc received its accreditation by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM) and the Korean Tally Survey Association (KTSA) to carry out survey and inspections at all Korean ports. Click here for Cotecna's press release

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Cotecna Philippines accredited as Bulk and Break Bulk surveyor
On November 16, 2009 Cotecna Inspection SA, Philippines received accreditation from the Committee for Accreditation of Cargo Surveying Companies (CACSC), as a bulk and break bulk surveyor for cargo entering the Philippines. Cotecna Philippines' accreditation

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Cotecna Colombia: the first ONAC accredited company as a Certification body
On October 29, Cotecna Certificadora Services Ltda, the Colombian subsidiary of Cotecna received the ISO 17021 accreditation from the National Organisation of Accreditation of Colombia (ONAC). Cotecna Colombia's accreditation

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Cotecna honoured by Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria
In September 2009, Cotecna Destination Inspection Limited (CDIL) was honored by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria with the industry’s “Foremost Service Provider” award. Click here for Cotecna's press release