Quality & Security
Every gram recovered. Every transaction documented. Every process auditable.
When the Material Has Value, the Process Must Be Flawless
In precious metal recovery, the difference between a reliable partner and an unreliable one is not visible in a brochure — it is visible in the documentation. At Suran Recycling, quality and security are not add-on services. They are the operational backbone of every intake, every analysis, and every settlement we execute.
Our processes are subject to a permanent improvement cycle across an integrated quality and environmental management system. Regardless of whether we are preparing an offer, sorting and processing material, or performing analyses — our procedures are observed to the letter. That is how we guarantee maximum recovery of your precious metals.
Right from the start, your materials are in safe hands with us. Every flow of goods is fully documented and fully transparent so that it can be tracked at any point. As a certified company, we stand for process reliability and high standards of quality across all levels.
Protecting your material is what matters to us. Our sites are subject to the highest safety standards — we ensure continuous monitoring of your materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through professional safety experts and state-of-the-art video surveillance and alarm systems.
Our Quality Framework
Analytical Precision
All precious metal content is determined using certified laboratory methods — fire assay for platinum group metals and gold, ICP-OES for confirmatory multi-element analysis. Results are reproducible, independently verifiable, and documented in a formal analytical report issued to the client before any settlement is confirmed.
Chain of Custody
Every batch of material entering our facilities is registered, assigned a unique reference number, and tracked through every stage of the process — from intake weighing to final settlement. No material changes status without a documented record. The complete chain of custody is available to clients on request.
Settlement Transparency
Settlement calculations are based exclusively on certified analysis results, published spot market prices from recognised benchmarks, and contractually agreed terms. No hidden deductions, no undocumented adjustments. Every calculation is explained line by line in the settlement documentation.
Material Security
Precious metal-bearing materials are stored in controlled-access areas throughout their time at our facilities. Movement between process stages is logged. Dispatch to certified refinery partners is executed under documented transfer procedures with weight verification at every handover point.
How We Maintain Process Integrity
Seven control points. No exceptions.
# 01
Intake Weighing
All incoming material is weighed on calibrated industrial floor scales at the point of receipt. The gross weight is recorded and confirmed with the client or logistics provider before the batch enters the process.
# 02
Batch Registration
Each batch receives a unique reference number that travels with the material through every subsequent process stage. This reference links intake records, analysis results, settlement documents, and dispatch records into a single traceable transaction file.
# 03
Controlled Sampling
Sampling is performed using standardised procedures — rotary sample dividers or riffle splitters — that ensure the analytical sample is statistically representative of the entire batch. Sampling methodology is documented per batch.
# 04
Certified Analysis
Fire assay and ICP-OES analysis are conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. Instruments are calibrated against certified reference standards. Results are cross-checked before issuance.
# 05
Client Report Issuance
The full analytical report — including methodology, instrument readings, and calculated precious metal content — is issued to the client in writing before any settlement offer is made or accepted.
# 06
Settlement Calculation
Settlement value is calculated against the analytical result and the agreed pricing mechanism (spot-based or fixed). The calculation is presented transparently in the settlement confirmation document.
# 07
Dispatch & Transfer Documentation
All material dispatched to refinery partners is accompanied by weight transfer documentation. The receiving refinery’s confirmation is retained in the transaction file and available to clients on request.
Certifications & Authorizations
Suran Recycling holds a comprehensive set of certifications and operational authorizations covering quality management, environmental compliance, information security, occupational safety, and precious metals trading. Every document is current and available to corporate partners for due diligence purposes.
ISO Management System Certifications
ISO 9001 — Quality Management System
Covers all operational processes from material intake to settlement across Suran Recycling facilities. Annual audits verify that documented procedures are followed consistently.
ISO 14001 — Environmental Management System
Documents our commitment to minimising the environmental impact of recovery and processing operations across all facilities.
ISO 27001 — Information Security Management
Ensures that client data, analytical reports, and transaction documentation are managed under a certified information security framework — relevant for clients with data protection requirements.
ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety Management
Certifies that health and safety standards are applied consistently across all operational facilities, protecting both our team and visiting logistics partners.
Operational Authorizations
Environmental Authorizations (per facility). Issued by the competent Romanian environmental authority for each operating location confirms full regulatory compliance with Romanian environmental legislation for waste processing and storage operations.
Annual Operating Visas. Current annual operational visas maintained for all active facilities — Pantelimon, Timișoara, and Chitila.
Trade & Industry Licenses
SRAC 333
Romanian accreditation body certifications covering specific operational and quality management scopes.
SRAC 715
Romanian accreditation body certifications covering specific operational and quality management scopes.
Licensed waste storage and trading operator
Licensed waste storage and trading operator — authorises commercial operations involving precious metal-bearing waste streams.
Licensed professional waste transporter
Licensed professional waste transporter — covers logistics of precious metal-bearing materials between facilities and to refinery partners.
Precious metals trading license
Precious metals trading license issued by the competent Romanian authority — a prerequisite for all purchase and settlement operations involving gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
What You Receive With Every Transaction
No transaction closes without a complete documentation file.
Every corporate client receives the same complete documentation package — structured for internal procurement records, financial reporting, ESG disclosure, and external audit requirements.
| Document | Content | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Intake Weight Certificate | Gross and net weight at receipt, date, batch reference | PDF — signed |
| Certified Analytical Report | Method, instrument, results per element, calculated PM content | PDF — signed |
| Chain of Custody Record | Full process trail from intake to dispatch | PDF — on request |
| Settlement Confirmation | Calculation basis, agreed price, final settlement value | PDF — signed |
| Dispatch Transfer Document | Weight at dispatch, destination refinery, handover confirmation | PDF — signed |
Additional documentation available upon request — including NDA-covered process reports for clients with specific audit requirements. Documents issued in EN / RO. Other languages available on request.
Questions & Answers
How do I verify that Suran Recycling's analysis is accurate?
All analytical results are produced using fire assay and ICP-OES methods — internationally recognised standards in the precious metals industry. Instruments are calibrated against certified reference standards. Clients who require independent verification may arrange for split samples to be sent to a third-party laboratory of their choice prior to settlement.
