Intertek and CCIC Announce Enhanced China Trade Security Program

16 Jul 2008

Intertek, the leading provider of quality, safety, and international trade solutions to industries worldwide has formed a partnership with China Certification & Inspection Group Co., Ltd.(CCIC), a transnational inspection, surveying, certification and testing services company, to drive the development of a supply chain security verification process for domestic industry, resulting in greater assurance, risk control, efficiency and cost savings for all participants. The agreement was signed on 12 June 2008 by Intertek Consumer Goods Northeast China General Manager, Mr. Fred Bai, and CCIC Vice-General Manager Ms. Chen Fang. Intertek CEO, Dr. Wolfhart Hauser, witnessed this important moment.

The Global Security Verification (GSV) program is the leading international business network for supporting the development and implementation of measures for enhancing global supply chain security. Since its inception in 2001, GSV has grown to encompass participation from more than 4000 multi-nationals, foreign manufacturers and partner organizations, cooperating to achieve a shared objective of integrating supply chain security into business practice through an collaborative industry approach resulting in greater assurance, risk control, efficiency and cost savings for all participants.

Paul Yao, Executive Vice President of Intertek said, “Intertek is pleased to collaborate with CICC to implement GSV in China. It will enable Chinese manufacturers and exporters to eliminate redundant inspections while also improving export supply chain security and safety. The program will allow smoother exportation of Chinese products, specialized and expedited services for export manufacturing, transportation, warehouses and ports, and, add support to governmental antiterrorism activities in countries around the world including China.”

The parties will establish a “CCIC GSV Center” to offer knowledge, understanding, and opportunity to companies who want to improve the security of their supply chains. The center will also offer professional services to interested parties to comply with good supply chain security practices and applicable laws. The CCIC, utilizing their robust relationship and extensive coverage in China, will seek future support from related authorities to promote GSV in China.

For more information on GSV, please go to: www.importsecurity.com

Contacts

For further information, please contact

China: Ms. Sara Chen - China Marketing Manager, Intertek Consumer Goods
Tel: +86 755 2602 0538 - qiaoer.chen@intertek.com

North America: Ms. Ana Fernandes

Tel: +1.212.803.5308 - ana.fernandes@intertek.com

Rest-of-World: Julie Naujokas - Communications Manager, Intertek Consumer Goods
Tel: +1.630.481.3114 - julie.naujokas@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 are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 21,000 people in 110 countries around the world.

About CCIC

China Certification & Inspection (Group) Co., Ltd. (CCIC) is a transnational company that is dedicated to providing inspection, surveying, certification and testing services, with authorization from the State Council, and with accreditation by the State Administration of Quality supervision, Inspection & Quarantine and the Certification & Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China. For more information, visit www.ccic.com