Intertek Accredited by the Government of the Philippines as a Bulk and Break Bulk Cargo Surveyor

LONDON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, announced today that it has been accredited by the Government of The Philippines as a Bulk and Break Bulk Cargo Surveyor.

“Intertek’s global services network, located in over 100 nations, supports this program, helping the Philippine government to ensure products imported from around the world are delivered in good order to the people of the Philippines.”

The accreditation confirms Intertek as a surveyor for all non-containerised cargo destined for the Philippines which must, under new government legislation, be inspected at the port of origin. All bulk cargo shipments are now required to undergo an inspection for Quality, Quantity and Dutiable Value.

David Gregory, Vice President of Intertek’s Government Services, said: “Intertek has a proven track record in working with Governments to help them streamline their import processes. We are delighted to have been awarded this accreditation and look forward to working with the Government of the Philippines.”

Jay Gutierrez, Chief Executive for the Government Services and Oil, Chemical and Agri Divisions, said: “Intertek’s global services network, located in over 100 nations, supports this program, helping the Philippine government to ensure products imported from around the world are delivered in good order to the people of the Philippines.”

Intertek provides inspection programmes for Governments worldwide, and has issued over 1.5 million test reports and certificates to global exporters to ensure that their goods clear customs smoothly.

About Intertek’s Government Services

Intertek offers a range of services to governments, national standards organisations and customs departments. We help ensure that goods imported into these countries comply with safety, quality and other standards, preventing the dumping of unsafe goods and improving quality. Foreign finance ministries use Intertek’s services to increase import duty collection and efficiency.

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 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 24,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world.

For more information, visit www.intertek.com/government