Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard today announced it is lifting the suspension placed on Intertek Testing Services NA Inc., a GOTS-approved Certification Body (CB), following recent communication received from their Accreditation Body (AB), ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board).
ANAB, after a thorough review and consultation with Intertek, confirmed that Intertek has met the necessary requirements to reinstate its certification services. ANAB has also reinstated its GOTS accreditation of Intertek as of 5 November 2024. ANAB will continue to monitor and review the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions during its forthcoming assessment. In addition, ANAB will monitor ongoing certification and recertification activities of Intertek through outlined monitoring requirements (e.g., reporting to ANAB, increasing oversight and more frequent assessments).
As a result of the suspension lift, Intertek is now fully authorized to resume operations as an Approved CB for relevant programs. Global Standard has instructed Intertek to commence operations with suitable due diligence, oversight and caution.
Global Standard appreciates the patience shown by all stakeholders during this period and looks forward to continuing our collaboration with Intertek as they resume their role in providing certification services to their customers.
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6 November 2024