WELCOME TO SAGL

The Southern African Grain Laboratory NPC

Is an independent non-profit laboratory, created in 1997 by the grain industry to act as a Reference Laboratory for grain and oilseeds. The SAGL provides an internationally competitive range of laboratory services on grain, oilseeds and products thereof including food, feed, and feedstuffs. These services are driven by the needs of the broader grain industry. ISO 17025 accredited test methods are implemented within a comprehensive quality system. The stakeholders serviced by the SAGL include grain and oilseed producers, the handling and storage industry, processors including the baking, milling and animal feed producing industries, traders of agricultural commodities, commercial seed breeding companies, agricultural research institutes and since 2016, also companies producing crop protection products.
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INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED

We provide you with accurate quality tests and analyses

In our endeavor to provide accurate and reliable analytical data as the grain and oilseed analysis reference laboratory, the SAGL is proud to maintain our accreditation status under the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 17025. SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) perform regular surveillance audits to confirm the accreditation status of the laboratory. SANAS is a signatory to the international laboratory accreditation community (ILAC), thus our accreditation is recognized internationally. The Crop Protection Division of the SAGL also comply with the OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practices, an additional accreditation provided by SANAS.
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THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY

SAGL provides the highest standards of reliability and accuracy

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FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT

Our results are objective and unbiased

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ACCURATE QUALITY TESTING

SAGL is accredited by the highest international standard

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WELCOME TO SAGL

The Southern African Grain Laboratory NPC

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INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED

We provide you with accurate quality tests and analyses

ANALYSIS / QUOTATION REQUEST
THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY

SAGL provides the highest standards of reliability and accuracy

ANALYSIS / QUOTATION REQUEST
FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT

Our results are objective and unbiased

ANALYSIS / QUOTATION REQUEST
ACCURATE QUALITY TESTING

SAGL is accredited by the highest international standard

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We measure so that you know!

Our laboratory contains a:

  • Grading and Milling Facility
  • Chemistry Lab 
  • Nutrients and Toxins Lab
  • Rheology and Baking Lab

SAGL performs various Proficiency Testing Schemes on small scale and international level for maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower and vitamins.



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A DIVISION OF SAGL

The Crop Protection Division ensures that the consumer can purchase safe, nutritious foods. Our state of the art laboratory performs commercial testing of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to ensure that only the highest international safety and quality standards are maintained.

A DIVISION OF SAGL

The Crop Protection Division ensures that the consumer can purchase safe, nutritious foods. Our state of the art laboratory performs commercial testing of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to ensure that only the highest international safety and quality standards are maintained.

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SAGL personnel

The staff complement represents a group of dedicated and well-trained people.  The low staff turn-over enables us to invest in the growth of our people and create a stable analytical group.  Our staff understand the grain industry and can adapt to the constantly changing technical requirements in the testing and regulatory environment.

SAGL CORPORATE VIDEO

Sorghum Crop Report 2022/2023

The latest Sorghum Crop Report is now available. Click here to view the report.

Maize Import Results
2024/2025

The latest Maize Import Results are now available. Click here to view the results.