28 Feb 2011

Dhaka, Bangladesh -- Intertek, a leading global provider of testing and inspection services, has awarded an ISO 22000:2005 certificate to Square Consumer Products Ltd. (SCPL) in a ceremony held today at Square Center, Dhaka.

Mr. David Gregory, Vice President of Intertek International Limited, presented the certificate to Mr. M. Ashiqul Hoque Chawdhury, Executive Director of SCPL. Mr. Ronald Biswas, Country Manager for Intertek Bangladesh Limited was among the officials and invited guests present at the ceremony.

ISO 22000, Food safety management systems - Requirements for any organization in the food chain, was first published in 2005. The standard provides international harmonization in the field of food safety standards, offering a tool to implement HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) throughout the food supply chain.

Intertek has awarded SCPL's ISO 22000 certification in recognition of their compliance with these food safety management systems requirements, as well as the continual improvement of their processes in the manufacturing and packaging of Spices, Mixed Spices, Snacks (Chips/Sticks), Pickles and Chutneys.

SCPL is a member of the Square Group of Companies, a leading corporate house in Bangladesh engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, toiletries, consumer goods, textiles, spinning, knitting, packaging, printing etc.

In addition to management systems auditing and certification, Intertek offers a wide range of testing, inspection, certification, and verification services in Bangladesh. Learn more about Intertek Bangladesh services:

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 26,000 people in more than 100 countries.

Business Contact

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

Media Contacts

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

Stacey Corbin
Global Marketing Manager, Systems Certification
Tel: +1 978 929 2100 (United States)
Email: stacey.corbin@intertek.com