Govt appoints Intertek for optional PSI services

The Government of Bangladesh has recently appointed Intertek International Limited to provide optional PSI services to importers in Bangladesh.

Intertek has been awarded this appointment commencing from June 1st 2014, said a company statement.

Intertek has been providing Mandatory Pre-shipment Inspection Services to the National Board of Revenue since 2000. As a part of that mandate and on ongoing demands from the trade sector the Government of Bangladesh has re-introduced Pre-shipment Inspection Services for the Importers in Bangladesh making it optional for Customs assessment purposes.

As per the mandate Intertek can carry out Preshipment inspection around the world irrespective of location. New amendment rules require Intertek to receive payments from the importer instead of the Government and the importer will not be required payment of PSI charge (1%) at the time of assessment.

Intertek is one of the leading quality solutions providers to industries worldwide.

From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value for its customers by helping improve the quality and safety of their products, assets and processes.  With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies' success in the global marketplace, by helping customers to meet end users' expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide.