22 Apr 2010

Intertek, a leading global provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries, exhibits aquaculture best practices at the very first Vietnam Seafood Festival (Center House, Stand No. 59) from 24 to 27 April 2010.

Intertek’s Vietnam seafood laboratory is located near the Mekong Delta at Can Tho City, and is a NAFIQAD approved food facility with ISO-17025 accreditation. The independent facility provides critical quality and safety solutions to the aquaculture industry, including tests for antibiotics residue, chemical safety, heavy metals, microbiology and pesticide residues. Intertek Vietnam also provides site and factory audits, quality assurance programmes and certifications to international food and seafood standards, such as the BRC global Standard for Food Safety, GLOBALG.A.P., Halal, HACCP, IFS, ISO and GMP.

Intertek helps seafood export companies increase visibility and assurance across global markets, addressing complex supply chain and distribution network challenges. Intertek Vietnam is part of an extensive network of offices and laboratories in Europe, Asia and the Americas, providing comprehensive quality and safety services to farmers, aquatic producers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and regulatory agencies.

Mr. Long Ha, Country Manager of Intertek Vietnam said, “The Vietnam aquaculture and fishing industry has grown significantly, particularly near the Mekong Delta. Intertek’s unrivaled expertise helps customers meet stringent market demands for aquatic farming, offshore fishing and seafood exporting and achieve greater success in the global market.”

To learn more visit: www.intertek.com/food/testing/seafood/ 

Intertek Seafood Services Contacts:

Hoang Ba Nghi, Seafood Laboratory Manage
Ph: +84 710 391 7887 (Vietnam)
Email: banghi.hoang@intertek.com

Nguyen Xuan Khoi, Manager, Food Services
Tel: +84 4 3733 7094 (Vietnam)
Email: khoi.nguyen@intertek.com

Intertek Media Contacts:

Adrian Ho, Marketing Communications Manager
Intertek Agricultural Services, Asia Pacific
Tel: +65 6805 4800 (APAC)
Email: asiapacenquiries@intertek.com

Erik Holladay, Global Marketing Director
Intertek Agricultural Services
Tel: +1 713 407 3533 (USA)
Email: testingservices@intertek.com

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people add value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 25,000 people in more than 100 countries.