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The Textile Magazine
JUNE 2012
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in the form of hazardous chemicals, dyes and other water pollutants, and
Intertek can help ensure compliance with global environmental stand-
ards to create a more sustainable textile industry in Tirupur,” said Paul
Yao, Chief Executive of Intertek’s Consumer Goods business line. “In
addition, the location better aligns Intertek to support and promote the
business of our leading global retail customers that have sourcing opera-
tions here.”
Intertek’s expanded 37,000-square-foot laboratory draws upon the
experience and resources of the company’s vast network of more than
1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries to bring to the region
unparalleled knowledge and expertise on all global regulations
and
trends related to textiles and apparel. The expanded laboratory is
ISO 17025 accredited and fully functional in delivering test-
ing, inspection and social responsibility services with highest
level of integrity.
Intertek provides innovative services to ensure compli-
ance with environmental standards, as well as regulatory
requirements across the globe, including fibre identification,
flammability, care label instruction, performance testing and
eco-textile certification. It will continue providing intensive
training programs that focus on the various nuances of au-
dits (BSCS, WRAP, SA 8000 and Sedex) pertaining to the
textile industry in Tirupur.
From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assur-
ance and certification,
Intertek people are
dedicated to adding
value to customers’
products and proc-
esses, supporting their
success in the global
marketplace. It has the
expertise, resources
and global reach to
support its customers
through its network of
more than 1,000 labo-
ratories and offices
and 30,000 people in
over 100 countries
around the world.
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Mr. Rajesh Saigal, Managing Director, Intertek, Mr. Dilip Gianchandani, and Mr Paul Yao, at the
inauguration
Mr. Paul Yao
textile testing