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PRODUCT Conformity assessment 2.0. SGS House Antwerp, 24 September 2013 By Peter van Blanckenberg, Marketing & Sales GIS. Antwerp Bertem Brussels Ghent Gembloux Houthalen Liège Mechelen Melsele Wavre Zaventem Zulte Zwijnaarde. Offices and labs iN BELGium.
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PRODUCT Conformityassessment 2.0 SGS House Antwerp, 24 September 2013 By Peter van Blanckenberg, Marketing & Sales GIS
Antwerp Bertem Brussels Ghent Gembloux Houthalen Liège Mechelen Melsele Wavre Zaventem Zulte Zwijnaarde Offices and labs iNBELGium
WHICH ARAB COUNTRIES? • Saudi Arabia, 2004 • Kuwait, 2008 • Algeria, 2009 • Kurdistan Region, Republic of Iraq, 2011 • Qatar, 2011 specific : Automotive spare parts • Egypt, 2012 specific : textiles, garments, leather products
WHY do COUNTRIES INSTALL IT? • Authorities wish to: • Prevent import of unsafe, substandard or counterfeit goods • Promote honest trade practices • Protect interests of local producers • Facilitate customs clearance process
Product Conformity Assessment WHAT IS IT ABOUT? • Products need to meet Standards • Certification Bodies assess compliancy • Pre-shipment inspection • Documentary Verification • Certificates of Conformity needed for • Customs clearance / Letter of Credit
What is it? • -Projects • -Tenders • -Key account management • -Procurement • Team up withotherdepartments
Thank you for your attention • SGS Belgium NV • www.sgs.com