Foreign Trade Standards offer a range of services to Governments, National Standards Organisations, Customs Departments and industrial companies.

services offered include ensuring imports comply with relevant safety, quality and other standards. Goods and commodities are tested and/or inspected prior to shipment. This prevents dumping of unsafe goods and improves the quality of imported and sold goods.

Ministries of Finance retain services to increase import duty and help improve efficiency. Imports are inspected and valued in the country before shipment. Import duties are then accurately assessed and certified.

Container scanning services are offered to help protect against security risks associated with international trade. Intertek’s worldwide laboratory coverage allows for rapid inspection, certification and valuation of shipments, anywhere in the world.