LIAF CONTROL SRL

What LIAF CONTROL SRL does

LIAF CONTROL SRL is a Buenos Aires-based, SENASA-authorized third-party inspection and certification body serving the Argentine agricultural and agribusiness sector. Founded in 2014, the company operates two main service divisions: a Certification Division covering meat quality attributes (SENASA Resolution 280/01), beef exports to Chile under Law 19.162, lot certification, quality seals, food safety (BPM-HACCP), grains and by-products (Resolution 44/94), vegan products, and grass-fed certification; and an Inspection Division covering laboratory sampling, lot sealing, cargo inspection, and cargo boarding control, including sampling services performed on behalf of Eurofins Global Control GmbH (Germany) since 2014. The company has accumulated accreditations under ISO 9001, ISO 17065, and ISO 17020, holds authorization to audit the Sello Alimentos Argentinos, and is a member of the Mesa Argentina de Carne Sustentable (MACS) and the American Grassfed Association.

The company's underlying technology is a proprietary operational platform rather than a deep software product. The TIS (Tracking Inspection Service) platform and Plataforma Carnes provide clients with real-time visibility into inspection status, images, and reports. These are service-delivery and transparency tools, not autonomous or AI-driven systems. Recent product launches in 2025 (Carbon Management Seal under ISO 14064-1, Sustainable Landscapes Verification Seal using georeferencing) extend the portfolio into sustainability attestation, but no AI, computer vision, or automation capabilities are disclosed.

LIAF's business model is professional services, generating revenue through per-engagement certification and inspection fees from B2B enterprise clients - principally meat exporters, frigoríficos, grain producers and exporters, food manufacturers, and sustainable/agricultural producers. Distribution is direct enterprise sales led by founding partners (notably Ignacio Harris, Managing Partner). The customer base includes named logos such as Carrefour (Huella Carrefour program), FARMQUIP, Agua Siempre, and Eurofins Global Control GmbH. Geographic footprint spans Argentina (headquarters), Paraguay (Asunción branch), with a partnership signal toward Asia via the Cámara del Asia. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment.

Name

LIAF CONTROL SRL

Legal name

LIAF CONTROL SRL

Website

https://liafcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LIAF CONTROL SRL is a Buenos Aires-based, SENASA-authorized third-party inspection and certification body serving Argentine agricultural and food exporters, offering meat quality, grain, food safety, vegan, and sustainability certification through proprietary TIS and Plataforma Carnes platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Inspection and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) (AFALAAAC)

Keywords

• Third-party certification services
• Food safety inspection
• Agricultural quality assurance
• Meat export certification
• Grain quality control

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Third-party certification services for quality attributes, food safety, and process compliance for agricultural and food products including meat, grains, honey, and vegan products.
2. Inspection Services: Inspection services covering the entire supply chain from primary production, transportation, agribusiness, logistics, storage, dispatch and consolidation of finished products. Includes sampling for laboratory testing and cargo inspection.
3. Training Services: Capacitación en Carnes (Meat Training) covering requirements of Management Systems, Meats and GMP.
4. Sustainability Verification Services: Carbon footprint verification, sustainability landscape verification, and recycled material traceability certification services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LIAF CONTROL SRL is an independent third-party inspection and certification body serving the agricultural and agribusiness sector. The company provides certification of quality attributes, food safety (BPM-HACCP), process compliance, and origin/attribute schemes for meat, grains, honey, and vegan products, alongside on-site inspection services (sampling, cargo inspection, lot sealing) covering the full supply chain from primary production to finished product consolidation. Complementary offerings include technical training in meats, sustainability verification (ISO 14064-1 carbon footprint, sustainable landscapes, recycled material traceability), and the proprietary TIS real-time inspection tracking platform.

Product overview

LIAF CONTROL SRL is an inspection and certification company serving the agricultural and agribusiness sector in Argentina. The company operates through two main divisions: a Certification Division offering certification services for quality attributes, food quality processes, meat (Chile exports), lot certification, quality seals, food safety (GMP-HACCP), grains, vegan products, and grass-fed products; and an Inspection Division providing sampling for laboratory testing, inspection with lot sealing, Eurofins sampling, cargo inspection, and cargo boarding control. Additional services include meat training and sustainability services (recycled material traceability, carbon footprint verification, sustainable landscape verification). The company also operates the proprietary TIS (Tracking Inspection Service) platform for real-time inspection tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plataforma TIS (Tracking Inspection Service): Real-time inspection tracking platform for clients to follow service stages
• Plataforma Carnes

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 slaughter plants certified with Animal Welfare Seal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cámara del Asia (Asia Chamber)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026LIAF Control is a member of the Asia Chamber, which provides immediate response space and personalized service with follow-up for members.
• Eurofins Global Control GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014LIAF CONTROL SRL performs sampling for laboratory testing on behalf of Eurofins Global Control GmbH of Germany, issuing corresponding technical reports, photographic records, and shipping samples via international courier. The first inspection was conducted in March 2014.
• EZER GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between LIAF Control SRL, Red Alimentaria, and Felipe Kleiman (Kosher Meat Consultant) for Kosher compliance solutions. The partnership provides technical and market knowledge for efficient management of Kosher meat business, including training and certification services.
• Mesa Argentina de Carne Sustentable (MACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Argentine Sustainable Meat Table working on sustainability in the meat value chain considering environmental, social, and economic aspects. Participates in commissions for Animal Welfare, Food and Food Safety, and Efficiency and Innovation.
• American Grassfed AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership representing commitment to animal welfare with animals fed on pasture throughout their lifecycle. Demonstrates alignment with international grass-fed standards.
• Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora (UNLZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIAF CONTROL SRL invited by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to deliver a cycle of three technical trainings on Quality Management Standards, Meat Typification in Argentina, and Control and Sampling in Grains and Oilseeds for Export for students of the Degree in Quality and Food Safety Management.
• SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria)coreTechnology or IntegrationLIAF Control is an authorized certification body enabled by SENASA for various certification processes including Res. 280/01, Res.5E/2018 for honey drums, and the Sello Alimentos Argentinos audit. Invited by SENASA to lecture on certification processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Global certification body expanding aggressively into agri-food and sustainability (including ISO 14064 carbon verification). Competes with LIAF's newer sustainability services and integrated management system certifications.
• SGS SA: World's largest TIC company with strong agricultural and food certification footprint in Argentina and the broader Mercosur region, offering overlapping services in grain inspection, food safety and meat certification.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader with extensive LATAM operations covering agri-food certification, food safety, and sustainability verification. Competes with LIAF for large multi-country meat and grain exporter accounts in Argentina.
• ALS Limited: Global TIC services group with food, environmental and agricultural testing/certification capabilities. Provides overlapping grain, food and environmental verification services relevant to Argentine exporters.
• TÜV SÜD: German certification body with food safety, agricultural and sustainability verification offerings. Overlaps with LIAF in integrated management system certification and ISO-based food/agriculture audits.
• Intertek: Global TIC major with agri-food, sustainability and cargo inspection services across Latin America. Competes with LIAF across multiple service lines including BPS/HACCP-style food safety and quality assurance programs.

Direct peers

• Control Union: Dutch-based global TIC firm specialized in agricultural commodity inspections and sustainability certifications (including carbon footprint and organic). Direct overlap with LIAF's grain, meat, and emerging ISO 14064-1 services, especially for Argentine exporters.

Emerging players

• Kiwa: European-based TIC firm with growing Latin American presence in agri-food certification and sustainability. Targets the same exporter/mid-market customer segments as LIAF.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing giant and LIAF's longstanding sampling partner since 2014. While primarily a laboratory operator, Eurofins' certification divisions (including Eurofins Global Control) directly overlap with LIAF's inspection and certification services for export markets.

Regional players

• IRAM (Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación): Argentine national standards body and certification provider. Most direct local competitor for ISO 9001 / integrated management system certification work and a natural benchmark within Argentina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liaf-control-srl

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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