DOI: https://doi.org/10.33994/kndise.2023.68.59

V. Poltavets

The article highlights the conduct of a forensic commodity examination to establish the quality of sowing equipment. The features that affect the quality of products are investigated. On the example of a pneumatic seeder, a list of defects (differences) that contribute to the identification of counterfeit sowing equipment is given. The rationale for conducting forensic commodity examinations of agricultural sowing equipment is indicated. Given the necessary objects of research, based on a generalization of expert practice, it is noted what complicates the work of an expert and what defects (differences) contribute to the identification of fake sowing equipment in the investigation of crimes.

Key words: commodity examination, planters, product quality.