About Us

OUR CORE SERVICES We provide worldwide, independent services that make a difference in people’s lives. Our core services can be divided into three main categories: Testing: Reduce risks, shorten time to market and test the quality, safety and performance of your products against relevant health, safety and regulatory standards with our global network of testing facilities Inspection: Control quantity and quality, and meet all relevant regulatory requirements across different regions and markets with our world-leading inspection and verification services Certification: Ensure that your products, processes, systems or services meet national and international standards and regulations with our comprehensive certification services We also offer training and consultancy services: Training: Keep up with the latest developments in standards, regulations and technology with high-quality training and development for every level of your organization – anywhere in the world Consultancy: Gain full market access by identifying, meeting and complying with the requirements of your target market, anywhere in the world, whatever your industry

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Our risk management experts will look at your trading operation and identify risks in areas including: Transportation planning Tracking Documentation (import/export permits) Quality assessment and testing – our experts and laboratories are available Quantity/volume measurement – our experts are available worldwide Fraud Supply chain Whether you are trading agricultural goods, coal, biofuels, steel or fertilizers, our specialist teams can help you - our global network of sector and market experts , which gives us unique insight into local markets, cultures and languages. Our laboratories offer testing, certification and verification services all over the world. We will measure the risks impartially and professionally, to give you the information you need to make strategic decisions. Contact us to find out more.