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Intertek and BRE Global have created a single-point-of-contact model that will help manufacturers streamline the process and save them time and money. Clients running a concurrent certification program for both North America and EMEA will benefit from dedicated project management assistance and cost efficiencies.

"This partnership enables fast, efficient testing and certification for Life Safety and Security product manufacturers" said Gregg Tiemann, president of Intertek Commercial and Electrical division. "For those industry leaders who emphasize bringing life-saving products to market faster, this is an opportunity for them to deliver on that promise".

Intertek is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the U.S. and a Testing Organization and Certifying Body in Canada. It issues the ETL Listed Mark as proof of compliance to applicable UL, CSA, and ANSI safety standards. The ETL Listed Mark is the fastest growing safety certification mark in North America. BRE Global is a Notified Body (NB) in the EU to the Construction Products Directive and issues certificates of conformance to the CPD. It also owns and issues the LPCB Listed Mark that demonstrates independent third party compliance to applicable fire and security standards. LPCB is highly regarded and accepted throughout the growing economies of the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Manufacturers of Life Safety/Security products around the world stand to gain efficiencies from this joint effort. "Our arrangement with Intertek is designed to service those companies in our growing client base who want a joint approach to testing and certification for European and North American markets and beyond," added Philip Field, Director of Fire and Security for BRE Global.

Contacts
For further information, please contact
Derek Silva, Field Marketing Manager
Telephone: +1-978-263-2662
derek.silva(at)intertek.com

About Intertek's testing and certification services
The Commercial & Electrical division of Intertek provides testing and certification services, including product safety testing and certification, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, performance testing, and management systems certification. These services provide global market access to customers in industries such as building products and materials. Visit www.intertek-etlsemko.com for further information or to contact your local Intertek office.

About Intertek
Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. Partnership with Intertek brings increased value to customers' products and processes, ultimately supporting their success in the global market place. Intertek has the experience, expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through their network of more than 1000 laboratories and offices, 21,000 people in 110 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.intertek.com.

About BRE Global
BRE Global is a leading third party certification/approvals body dedicated to approving fire, security, construction, and environmental, products and services worldwide. Their approvals are designed to help a wide range of sectors, including: construction, healthcare, insurance, offices, manufacturers, shops, schools, transport & infrastructure etc. They are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for most of their schemes, and their accreditation covers product, personnel and quality management systems. BRE Global is a Notified Body under the Construction Products Directive (CPD), the Marine Equipment Directive (MED), the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED). For more information, visit www.breglobal.com.