10 Feb 2011

Intertek, the world’s leading provider of testing and inspections services, has added new laboratory testing services in Bangladesh, dedicated to serving the growing agriculture industry.

The new Intertek facility is located in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh, and will support agricultural inspection and testing activities in Dhaka and Khulna as well. The new laboratory complements current inspection services, and provides physical and chemical solutions for agricultural commodities such as rice, wheat, oil seed, sugar, fertilizers, and food products like milk powder and seafood. Intertek Bangladesh also provides food certification to ISO 22000, BRC, HACCP, Global Gap and GMP for the Food and Agricultural industries.

Mr. André M. Cattò, Vice President for Agricultural Services said: “Intertek is pleased to open this new agricultural product testing laboratory in Bangladesh. The new lab will allow Intertek to provide expanded and enhanced service levels to our Agri & Food clients in the country and globally.”

Intertek offers a wide range of testing, inspection, certification, and verification services in Bangladesh. Learn more about Intertek Bangladesh services:

Business Contact:

Ronald Biswas, Country Manager
Tel: +880 2 912 9439
Email: ronald.biswas@intertek.com

Media Contacts:

Rafiqul Islam, Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: +880–173-000-6602 (Bangladesh)
Email: rafiqul.islam@intertek.com

Adrian Ho, Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +65 9833 0839 (APAC)
Email: asiapacenquiries@intertek.com

Erik Holladay, Global Marketing Director
Tel: +1 713 407 3500 (USA)
Email: testingservices@intertek.com

About Intertek:

Intertek (ITRK.L) 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 26,000 people in more than 100 countries.