SGS to Speak at China International Food Safety & Quality Conference

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- SGS Consumer Testing Services today announced that two managers in the company's food safety division have been selected to speak at the China International Food Safety & Quality Conference being held this week in Shanghai. The conference is designed to facilitate global collaboration on efforts to improve food safety and better protect consumers.

Rob Parrish, Vice President, Global Food, served on a Wednesday keynote panel discussion titled, "How to Strengthen Confidence in the Safety of Food: The Challenges of Communicating the Effectiveness of Efforts by Producers, Processors and Regulators."  The panel was chaired by Peter Karim Ben Embarek, Team Leader, Food Safety and Nutrition, for the World Health Organization's China Office.

Michael Zhu, SGS Director of Food in China, is giving a solo presentation today called, "Beyond Compliance: Building a Safe and Sustainable Food Supply Chain." The session will cover current challenges, the role of different players in the supply chain, the importance of third-party involvement in supply chain integration, and how factors such as energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions and social responsibility can be addressed.

SGS provides a full suite of food safety services to help safeguard quality and safety as well as assist in sustainable development throughout the whole food supply chain, including raw and semi-manufactured foodstuffs and final products. Services include audits and certification, testing and analysis, inspections, training and technical services in all industry segments, including primary production, transportation, logistics and trade, processors and suppliers, and retail and hospitality.

More information about SGS food safety services is available by emailing [email protected] or calling 800-777-TEST. More information about SGS is available at www.us.sgs.com.

About SGS Consumer Testing Services

SGS Consumer Testing Services, a division of the SGS Group, is the world's leading verification, testing and certification company. The company's comprehensive testing, product inspection, process assessment and technical services cover the entire supply chain from product development to retailing for electrical products, wireless products, soft line products, hard line products and food products. SGS' global network and expertise provide a single consolidated source that can help manufacturers, suppliers and retailers reduce risk, improve efficiency and product quality, and ensure compliance to both national and international standards. Parent company SGS Group has more than 59,000 employees and over 1,000 offices and laboratories in 140 countries. For more information about SGS Consumer Testing Services, visit www.us.sgs.com/cts  

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