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Vessel Loading Observation (VLO) Information/Inspections

 
Vessel Loading Observation certificates are required for all commodities, excluding bagged whole grains, shipped under the PL 480 Title II and Title III, Food For Progress, and Section 416(b) programs. The requirements/procedures are explained in the following Notices To The Trade.

 
EOD-110 - May 10, 2002 - Recoopering Packaged Commodities For Food Aid Programs

 
EOD-68 - May 5, 2000 - Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures

 

 
Effective April 1, 2010, the Vessel Loading Observation contract holder for the United States is:

 
Intertek USA, Inc.
160 James Drive East, Ste 200
St. Rose, Louisiana 70087

 
Contact: Graham Fogg or Niki Herbert
Telephone: 504-602-2100 or 504-602-2148
Fax: 504-467-2195

 

 
Contact Information

 
USDA/FSA/Kansas City Commodity Office
International Procurement Division
Procurement Support Branch, Stop 8738
P. O. Box 419205
Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6205

 
Telephone: 816-926-6303
Fax: 816-823-3059

 

 
Express Mail Address:

 
USDA/FSA/Kansas City Commodity Office
International Procurement Division
Procurement Support Branch, Stop 8738
6501 Beacon Drive
Kansas City, Missouri 64133-4676
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 
Related Topics
Bullet Commodity Requirements
Bullet Solicitation Information
Bullet Port/Terminal Information
Bullet Cargo Surveys
Bullet Vessel Loading Observation
Bullet Commodity Operations' Reports
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