Intertek’s Vancouver, BC Laboratory Announces CBTL Accreditation under Category HOUS

June 3, 2009 - PRLog -- Chicago, IL – Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a range of industries worldwide, announces that Intertek’ Vancouver has received IECEE CBTL accreditation under Category HOUS, covering many IEC 60335 standards. This accreditation gives manufacturers who want to test their electrical household appliances at the Vancouver facility a complete testing solution for full North American and global certifications.

“Our objective is to provide our clients with a single solution for all of their testing and certification needs,” said John Quigley, Director, Customer Operations, Intertek. “This new accreditation gives manufacturers the tools they need to expand their business globally, and offers west coast manufacturers the convenience of testing locally.

The Commercial & Electrical division of Intertek provides testing and certification services, including product safety testing and certification, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, performance testing, and management systems certification. These services provide global market access to customers in industries such as cables and wiring accessories, electronics, household appliances, IT, industrial machinery, medical devices, telecommunications, and wireless technology.

Contacts
For further information, please contact
Nicole Kimmick, Field Marketing Manager
Telephone: +1-978-635-8550
Nicole.kimmick@intertek.com
www.intertek-etlsemko.com

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About Intertek’s testing and certification services
The Commercial & Electrical division of Intertek provides testing and certification services, including product safety testing and certification, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, performance testing, and management systems certification. These services provide global market access to customers in industries such as building products and materials. Visit www.intertek-etlsemko.com for further information or to contact your local Intertek office.

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.