[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, is proud to announce its achievement as the first Accredited Certification Body in Malaysia and worldwide to provide RSPO P&C Certification.

Swadesh Bose, Managing Director for Intertek Malaysia, said “Palm oil has always been one of the most valued products in Malaysia. As the first independent quality provider to be fully accredited in Malaysia, we look forward to extending the sustainability solution and economic partnership advantages to our clients.”

The RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C) for Sustainable Palm Oil Production (Including Indicators and Guidance; revised April 2013) are the global guidelines for producing palm oil sustainably. Palm oil producers will be initially assessed for certification to the stringent RSPO P&C and if certified, will be annually assessed for continued compliance. After five years the main assessment will be repeated.

Hanny Widjaja, Regional Director for Intertek’s Southeast Asia Business Assurance group said, ”Intertek has always been innovative in helping customers to improve quality through their business processes. The award of accreditation further enhances our commitment to support the industry and its market requirements for our customers.”