TÜV SÜD Showcases its SFDA and Halal Certification Capabilities at Gulfood

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14 Feb, 2019, 17:03 IST

MUMBAI, February 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

  • TÜV SÜD's exhibition kiosk at the summit will be Za'abeel Pavilion ZP-J13
  • The laboratories in India have been approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) to test and certify food products exported to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
  • TÜV SÜD in Middle East is awarded with comprehensive Halal Accreditation by GAC (Gulf Accreditation Center), EIAC (Emirates International Accreditation Center) and ENAS (Emirates National Accreditation Center).

The German training, inspection, consultancy, testing and certification giant, TÜV SÜD, today announced participation in Gulfood. The expo will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 17th to 21st February. TÜV SÜD's exhibition kiosk at the summit will be Za'abeel Pavilion ZP-J13. Gulfood will bring together some of the leading food manufacturers, importers, exporters, traders and third-party certification firm on a platform to discuss the future of the global food industry. This convergence of leaders will witness dialogue on changing consumer behaviour and preferences, newer technologies in the industry and food trends to watch out for.

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At the expo, TÜV SÜD will showcase its SFDA and Halal capabilities. The food testing laboratories in India have been approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) to test and certify food products exported to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Under new SFDA guidelines that come into effect on November 1, 2018, all food products exported to Saudi Arabia must be tested for pesticide residues and contaminants by an approved laboratory in India. Such inspections are necessary for Indian manufacturers to reduce consignment rejection that also helps mitigate financial and reputational loss.

While in Middle East, TÜV SÜD is awarded with comprehensive Halal Accreditation by GAC (Gulf Accreditation Center), EIAC (Emirates International Accreditation Center) and ENAS (Emirates National Accreditation Center). They have also been approved as a certification body by ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology) to issue Halal certification. The certification enhances the acceptability of products as it guarantees compliance with procedures defined by Islamic law, the Islamic dietary requirements and lifestyle. The accreditation scope comprises of slaughter houses, food and food services, cosmetic and skincare products, farming and processing, distribution, feed production, transport and storage.

About TÜV SÜD

TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training, and knowledge services. Since 1866, the company has remained committed to its founding principle of protecting people, property and the environment from technology-related risks. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, TÜV SÜD is represented in more than 1,000 locations worldwide. TÜV SÜD operates globally with a team of more than 24,000 multi-disciplinary experts recognised as specialists in their respective fields. By combining impartial expertise with invaluable insights, the company adds tangible value to businesses, consumers and the environment. The aim of TÜV SÜD is to support customers with a comprehensive suite of services worldwide to increase efficiency, reduce costs and manage risk. https://www.tuv-sud.com

About TÜV SÜD South Asia

TÜV SÜD South Asia is the leading consulting, testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company with presence across India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. With more than 1,400 employees, TÜV SÜD South Asia has serviced over 10,000 clients to date through the past two decades. It is present at 33 locations including 14 labs across the three countries. Today, TÜV SÜD South Asia is internationally competent to provide TIC solutions cutting across a wide range of sectors that include management systems, conventional and renewable energy, water, sanitation, environmental technology, infrastructure, transit systems, real estate, food, supply chain, agriculture, toys, consumer electronics, textiles, leather and related products, automobile and components, and technical as well as soft-skills training.

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