An inspection report for the insurer documents the state of the cargo after an incident and serves as evidence when filing a claim. It contains a description of the circumstances, photo documentation, an assessment of the goods’ fitness for sale or consumption, and conclusions on the next steps — repack, distribution or withdrawal.
What the report contains
- Description of the incident and cargo identification.
- Photo documentation before and after inspection.
- Assessment of fitness for sale or consumption.
- Actions performed — repack, pallet rebuilding.
- Conclusions and recommendations for client and insurer.
Fitness assessment is the conclusion on whether goods can safely re-enter circulation or must be withdrawn.
For food, the report covers safety and traceability (Regulation (EC) No 178/2002). See cargo inspection.
