Intertek Government and Trade Services

Press Release: Intertek expands in Africa with new Zimbabwe contract We’re proud to announce that Intertek Government and Trade Services has been awarded a contract by Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce to deliver the Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) programme effective 1st August 2025. Visit our website https://lnkd.in/dEnTMd6p for more information. #Intertek #QualityAssurance #GlobalTrade #RegulatoryCompliance #TradeRegulations #Zimbabwe #TradeWithAssurance

🌍 Trade with Assurance | Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 We’re proud to announce that Intertek has been appointed by Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce to deliver the Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) programme. ✅📦 As the trusted global leader in Total Quality Assurance, Intertek will verify the conformity of goods — including used vehicles 🚗, spare parts 🔧, and general cargo 📦 — before they are shipped to Zimbabwe. Backed by our global network, technical expertise, and proven experience, we are committed to supporting exporters, protecting consumers, and promoting fair trade. This appointment marks a major milestone in our ongoing expansion, strengthening our position as the go-to provider for governments and businesses seeking efficient, reliable, and comprehensive compliance solutions — empowering them to trade with assurance ✅. 🔗 Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/dEnTMd6p #Intertek #QualityAssurance #GlobalTrade #RegulatoryCompliance #TradeRegulations #Zimbabwe #TradeWithAssurance

Every day, kids enjoy their favourite foods without a second thought - juice boxes, fruit snacks, and lunchbox staples that parents trust to be safe. But behind the scenes, ensuring that trust takes serious work. With food imports to Iraq surging to $18.45 billion last quarter, experts are working harder than ever to ensure products meet strict safety standards, keeping harmful bacteria, pesticide residues, and allergens out of the food we eat. At #Intertek, we help make that trust possible. As a global leader in food safety inspections, we work to ensure imported products meet rigorous safety standards before they ever reach store shelves, so every sip and bite is just as safe as it is delicious. You'll be amazed where you find Intertek. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfkSzeU  #YoullBeAmazed #FoodSafety #ConsumerProtection #ITKGTS1

🌍 Trade with Assurance: Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 Intertek Government and Trade Services is proud to share that the Verification of Conformity (VoC) program in Côte d’Ivoire has been officially renewed following a recent decision by the Council of Ministers. This programme remains critical in: ✅ Ensuring products comply with national standards and technical regulations 🔒 Protecting consumers from unsafe, counterfeit, or non-compliant goods 📈 Strengthening trade compliance and supporting market integrity Intertek has been a trusted provider of conformity assessment services under the VoC programme, working closely with exporters, importers, and regulatory authorities to support safe and efficient trade. We thank the Council of Ministers of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance and Budget for their continued trust in Intertek. This renewal highlights our ongoing commitment to regulatory excellence and helping businesses Trade with Assurance. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8pjAp9q #Intertek #GovernmentAndTradeServices #VerificationOfConformity #VoC #CotedIvoire #ProductCompliance #TradeWithAssurance #AfricaTrade #ProductSafety #MarketAccess #RegulatoryCompliance

Trade with Assurance - Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | 🚨 Regulations and Standards Updates 🚨 Exporting to Saudi Arabia? Intertek Government and Trade Services would like to update you about two new major regulatory updates: 1️⃣ 🔬 Immediate Implementation Required for Cosmetics and Perfumery Products Effective immediately, all product evaluations, technical reviews, and Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) for cosmetics and perfumery products must comply with the latest 2024 versions of the following Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) standards: 📘 SFDA.CO.GSO 1943/2024 🟨 Now references to include GSO 2020, a version of ISO 22716 (international GMP standard) 🟨 pH testing is only required when specified in the SFDA Annexes: https://lnkd.in/dDmthSCc 🟨 Mercury limit reduced to 1 ppm (from 3 ppm) 🟨 Updated marking requirements for primary and secondary packaging and languages 📘 SFDA.CO.GSO 2528/2024 🟨 New definitions added and older ones clarified 🟨 Several clauses have been revised or removed for better precision requirements 🟨 Examples of unacceptable claims have been updated to be more specific 🔗 For more information about SFDA Cosmetics regulations: https://lnkd.in/dzJcezgj 2️⃣ 🛠️ New Products Classified as Regulated Under SABER (Effective 4th July 2025) On June 4th, 2025, SASO announced that the regulatory status of several KSA Customs Tariff Codes will change within 30 days. These products will now be treated as regulated products under SABER and will require compliance with the following SASO technical regulations: 🏗️ Building materials – Part 2 🏗️ Building materials – Part 4 🛢️ Lubricating oils 📄 Please refer to Exhibit-K for the full list of affected tariff codes: https://lnkd.in/dUYVJNpE 🔗For more information about SASO and SABER regulations: https://lnkd.in/g2AF_XvH 💡 Stay Informed, Stay Compliant & Trade with Assurance with Intertek #SFDA #SASO #SABER #CosmeticsCompliance #Intertek #TradeWithAssurance #RegulatoryUpdates #KSA #MiddleEastTrade

📰Press Release: Helping Businesses Trade with Assurance: Intertek Ready to Support with Mozambique’s Mandatory Import Requirements 🇲🇿🌍 Intertek is proud to support exporters and importers with Mozambique’s newly enforced mandatory import regulations, effective 27 June 2025. All listed products must now be accompanied by a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) prior to shipment. Failure to comply may lead to severe fines, delays, or re-exportation of goods. Appointed by INNOQ, IP and in coordination with INAE, Intertek is authorized to issue Certificates of Conformity in line with Diploma No. 29/2024, ensuring imported products meet Mozambique’s quality and compliance standards. With our global presence and decades of trade expertise, we’re here to help businesses navigate compliance and ensure smooth customs clearance. 🔗 Learn more about how Intertek can support your trade to Mozambique: https://lnkd.in/g24g3dGy #Intertek #TradeWithAssurance #MozambiqueTrade #Intertek #ConformityAssessment #ComplianceMatters Jérémy Gaspard

Trade with Assurance: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 Faster Certification. Smoother Market Access. Get your ceramic tiles SQM-certified with Intertek — a SASO-authorized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB). Are you exporting ceramic or porcelain tiles to Saudi Arabia? To avoid clearance delays at the border, your products must carry the Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) — a mandatory certification regulated by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). At Intertek, we make the certification process simpler, faster, and more reliable: 🔹 Authorized by SASO: We’re officially approved to issue SQM licences. 🔹 JEEM Platform Expertise: We support you throughout the SQM application process. 🔹 End-to-End Support: From documentation to audit prep — we’re with you at every step. Once certified, your P-CoC and S-CoC can be automatically generated on the SABER platform — ensuring smooth and compliant shipments into the Kingdom. 🛑 Products without SQM will be refused entry at Saudi customs. ✅ Don’t risk delays — let Intertek help you stay compliant and competitive . 📩 Want to learn more? our experts are ready to support you. https://lnkd.in/dnffQdHK #Intertek #SQM #SASO #SaudiArabia #CeramicTiles #ExportCompliance #ConformityAssessment #TradeFacilitation #GTS #QualityAssurance #MiddleEastTrade

AI is quickly changing the way the world works and companies are investing significantly in AI to step up customer service and boost productivity. Across industries and markets, organisations are now under mounting pressure to ensure their AI systems are not only powerful but also accountable to consumers and regulators, driving intensifying demand for risk-based assurance solutions. We are excited to announce the launch of Intertek AI² - the world’s first independent end-to-end AI assurance programme, enabling our clients to power ahead with smarter, safer, trusted AI solutions. Leveraging Intertek’s deep technical expertise and network of more than 1,000 laboratories in over 100 countries, Intertek AI² provides an end-to-end, risk-based solution built around industry-leading solutions and addressing AI governance, transparency, security, and safety. Learn more about Intertek AI²: https://lnkd.in/evP5-jJk #Intertek #AI #innovation #IntertekAI2

Intertek Government and Trade Services Receives ISO/IEC 17020 Accreditation from SEMAC by the Ministry of Industry and Trade - Morocco 🇲🇦 We’re proud to announce that Intertek has been awarded the ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation by SEMAC (Service Marocain d’Accréditation), national accreditation body of Morocco, operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade 📜 The certificate was presented to Abdelmalek EL KANIT, Intertek Government and Trade Services Business Line Leader for AgriWorld MENAP and General Manager - Caleb Brett & Intertek Government and Trade Services North West Africa, during the national celebration of World Metrology and Accreditation Days on June 18, 2025. ✅ This milestone reaffirms our commitment to impartiality, technical excellence, and international standards in inspection services across the region. #Intertek #ISO17020 #SEMAC #Accreditation #Morocco #GTS #Inspection #Conformity #QualityAssurance

🌍 Exploring African Innovation at the North German Business Conference Africa Intertek Government and Trade Services was proud to take part in the panel discussion “African Perspectives – Innovations and Technologies” hosted by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Hannover IHK Hannover. This dynamic session brought together African and German leaders to explore how innovation, digitalisation, and local solutions are reshaping Africa’s role in global trade. Irina Baerenwald, Regional Commercial Director – ECA GTS, shared insights on how Intertek’s SupplyTek is driving smarter trade solutions across the continent — ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing supply chain visibility, and accelerating market access through our ATIC framework. Africa’s potential is undeniable — and at Intertek, we’re committed to powering that growth through trusted partnerships and tailored solutions. Thank you to IHK Hannover and all the brilliant minds on the panel and in the audience. Let’s continue building bridges between regions and enabling trade with confidence. 📍 Learn more about SupplyTek: https://lnkd.in/db_i_hZX #Intertek #AfricaBusiness #SupplyTek #TradeWithConfidence #MarketAccess #Innovation #NorthGermanAfricaConference #RegulatoryCompliance #SustainableTrade #GTS #ExportToAfrica #SMEs