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EXPORT INSPECTIONEXPORT INSPECTION

AGENCIESAGENCIES


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Introduction

The Export Inspection Council (EIC) was set up by the Government of India

under Section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22

of 1963), in order to ensure sound development of export trade of India

through Quality Control and Inspection and for matters connected thereof.

EIC is an advisory body to the Central Government, which is empowered

under the Act to:

1.Notify commodities which will be subject to quality control and/ or inspection prior

to export,

2.Establish standards of quality for such notified commodities, and

3.Specify the type of quality control and / or inspection to be applied to such

commodities.


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Besides its advisory role, the Export Inspection Council, also exercisestechnical and administrative control over the five Export InspectionAgencies (EIAs), one each at Channai, Delhi, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbaiestablished by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, underSection 7 of the Act for the purpose of implementing the variousmeasures and policies formulated by the Export Inspection Council ofIndia.

Export Inspection Council, either directly or through Export InspectionAgencies, its field organisation renders services in the areas of:

Certification of quality of export commodities through installation ofquality assurance systems (In-process Quality Control and SelfCertification) in the exporting units as well as consignment wiseinspection.

Certification of quality of food items for export through installation of

Food safety Management System in the food processing units.

Issue of Certificates of origin to exporters under various preferential tariffschemes for export products.


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VisionTo facilitate worldwide access for Indian exports through a credibleand efficient inspection and certification system and earn global

recognition as Indias premier organization for certifying quality

To create an export inspection & certification infrastructure within the

country based on International Standards for Certification Authorities

in consonance with WTO requirements.

To instill confidence in importers about quality and safety of Indianexports.

To provide accredited state-of-art testing facilities in chosen frontier

areas.

To enhance capability of manpower through trainings to meet

International requirements.

To obtain recognition for Indias export certification system from ourmajor trading partners.

To participate in international for a and project Indian interest.

To be in sync with the latest technological advancements for capacity

building.

(EIC) stands out as the forerunner.

Mission


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Intertek India Certifications and RecognitionsTesting, Inspection and Certification Services in India

Intertek provides laboratory testing, laboratory outsourcing, consulting, cargo

inspection and certification services for clients in a wide range of industries on a

global basis. Industrial and commercial organizations choose Intertek for quality,

professionalism, performance and solutions. Intertek is the world's largest product

testing, inspection and certification partner providing manufacturers and retailerswith a wide range of support and expertise

Global Intertek services for testing, inspection, consulting and research include

Industries Serviced

Inspection ServicesTesting Services

Laboratory Outsourcing

Analytical Services

Consulting ServicesTraining Services

Laboratory Services


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India accreditations and recognitions include:

ISO 9001:2000

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)ASTA BEAB

UKAS

IATF

ANAB

NABL for ISO/IEC 17025 for Chemical, Petroleum and Biological testing

Recognition as Surveyors and Analysts by The Solvent Extraction association of India (SEA)

Member of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce

Member of IOPEA (Indian oilseeds and Produce Exporters Association of India)

Approved Superintendent and Surveyor under GAFTA(Grain and Feed Trade Association)

Superintendents scheme

Superintendent member FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd, London)

Surveyor member- ISFEA (Indian spice and Foodstuff exporters association)

Accredited by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA),Government of Maharashtra state in

Western India for testing Drugs,Cosmetics and associated raw materials

Approved Inspection agency under the Tea Board of India

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India for testing Aviation Turbine

Fuels(ATF)

Recognized by the Export Inspection Agency (EIA) of India

International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA) which is a Global Membership

Approved by Indian Navy(Government of India), for their Oil Condition Monitoring Program

Approved surveyor under Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA), Government of

India for conducting Insurance related surveys


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Nanotechnology

NMR Analysis

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Oil, Edible Oils

Oil, Crude Oil

Oil and Gas Exploration

Oils TestingP

PackagingMaterials

Testing

PaperIndustryTesting

ParticleAnalysis

PetrochemicalServicesPetroleum Industry

Petroleum Inspection

Petroleum Testing

PharmaceuticalServices

PhysicalProperties

Testing

PilotPlantServices

Pipeline ServicesPlastics Testing

Polymers Testing

PorosityTesting

ProcessChemistry

ProductTesting

Q

QualityControlTestingQuantityControl

R

Raman SpectroscopyAnalysis

RawMaterials Testing

REACH

RefineryServices

RegulatorySupportandConsulting

Research Laboratories

Rheology

RoHS WEEE Services

S

SpectroscopyAnalysis

SurfaceAnalysis

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Testing - Intertek

TestingLaboratory

TestingServices

ThermalAnalysis

Toxicology

TrainingandSeminars

UV

UpstreamPetroleum

VolatileOrganicCompounds Testing

VideoPresentationsof Intertek

Services

W X

WaterTestingandAnalysis

Web-EnabledClientReporting

Services


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SGS is the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, we employ 59,000

people and operate a network of more than 1,000 offices and laboratories around the

world.

We are constantly looking beyond customers and societys expectations in order to

deliver market leading services wherever they are needed.A

s the leader in providingspecialized business solutions that improve quality, safety and productivity and reduce

risk, we help customers navigate an increasingly regulated world. Our independent

services add significant value to our customers operations and ensure business

sustainability.

Vision

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the

world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are

being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.

Our chosen markets will be solely determined by our ability to be the most competitive

and to consistently deliver unequalled service to our customers all over the world.


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History

Established in 1878, the company started by offering agricultural inspection services to grain

traders in Europe. From those early beginnings, we grew in size and scope as our agricultural

inspection services spread around the world. On 19 July 1919, the company adopted the name of

Socit Gnrale de Surveillance (today, known as SGS). During the mid-20th century, we began

to diversify and started offering inspection, testing and verification services across a variety of

sectors, including industrial, minerals and oil, gas and chemicals, among others. In 1981, the

company went public.

The current structure of SGS, consisting of 10 business segments operating across 10

geographical regions, was formed in 2001. From our beginnings in 1878 as a grain inspection

house, we have steadily grown into our role as the industry leader. We have done this through

continual improvement and innovation and through supporting our customers operations by

reducing risk and improving productivity.

Value

We help customers all over the world operate in a more sustainable manner by improving quality

and productivity, reducing risk, verifying compliance, and increasing speed to market. Our range of

services cover all industry sectors and touch the products and services that consumers around the

world rely on countless times in their everyday lives. From the energy that powers the cars we drive

and the homes we live in, from the food on our plates to the clothes on our back, from the quality of

the air we breathe to the safety of the pharmaceuticals we take, SGS provides independent

services that make a difference in peoples lives. At the end of the day, our value lies in what our

services make possible for our customers and, ultimately, for their consumers.


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Expertise and Activities

Agricultural Services (AGRI)

We help ensure the integrity of the food chain by providing services that cover all aspects of theagricultural industry, from helping customers manage crops from seed development and soil testing

through to harvesting and moving product through the global supply chain to trade inspection at export

or import. Serving all of the major players in the agricultural sector, our services reduce risk and ensure

quality and improve productivity.

Minerals Services (MIN)

The services we provide range from quality and quantity inspection and testing for a vast array of

commodities to advanced services, which optimize the recovery of metals in processing plants. Ourcustomers in this sector rely on us to provide them with expert services and advice, which help them gain

competitive advantage while reducing risk.

Oil, Gas and Chemicals Services (OGC)

We help our customers protect and secure their businesses by delivering independent and accurate

information through our global network of laboratories and experts. From exploration and production

through midstream to consumption, we provide a wide range of services including blending, cargo

treatment, sample management, logistics, and laboratory outsourcing, as well as tailored solutions thatensure product quality and increase flexibility for our customers.

Life Science Services (LSS)

Our customers in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry rely on us to provide them with

outsourcing services on both the quality and safety of drug ingredients and the development process

from the early development stages until the commercialization of the finished product. Our ClinicalTrials

services and Quality Control testing activities help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the safety

of pharmaceutical products.


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Consumer Testing Services (CTS)

From textile to appliances, furniture, food, and electronics, our complete range of

services ensure the quality and safety of every single kind of consumer product. Our

customers in these distinct manufacturing industries rely on our inspection and testingcapabilities and laboratories to help them comply with the regulatory requirements

governing their products, as well as to ensure the integrity of the inputs received from

their suppliers and their suppliers suppliers.

Systems and Services Certification (SSC)

High-performing business processes are at the heart of todays economy. The auditand certification services we provide to a wide variety of customers allow them to

enhance their business processes and get out in front of the issues affecting them.

With our services, they can deliver extra value, improve quality management and

performance, minimize risk, and gain a real advantage over the competition.

Industrial Services (IND)Serving customers in the energy, process and construction industries, our teams of

engineers and technicians ensure that the quality and safety of products or installations

meet applicable requirements, whether they are regulatory, voluntary or customer

specific. Our goal is to help to improve integrity, quality and efficiency, ensure safe and

healthy working conditions as well as to minimize the environmental impact of

industrial activities.


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Environmental Services (ENVI)

We help governments and industry integrate environmental management into their

operations by providing a comprehensive international network of laboratories andenvironmental experts who deliver analytical and data interpretation services at both

global and local levels.

Automotive Services (AUTO)

We provide expert support for every participant in the automotive industry to improve

performance and reduce risk. Our services focus on the design, construction andoperation of motor vehicle inspection solutions throughout the world. Governments,

manufacturers and financing and insurance companies, as well as consumers, rely on

our independent, accurate and secure solutions to limit damages, improve remarketing

of used cars, and support road safety.

Governments and Institutions Services (GIS)We support governments, institutions and partner organizations by applying valuable

trade knowledge to verify trade information, set up electronic business processing and

scanning operations, and assess efficiency and legal compliance in aid delivery

schemes and forestry operations. Our commitment is to sustain enforcement of

regulations, economic growth, market visibility , and accountability for our customers.


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