From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.

Sashnee Moodley:

Global laboratory testing, inspection and certification group Bureau Veritas Southern Africa’s M&L Laboratory Services continues to evolve and develop as it streamlines and refines processes. Natasha Odendaal has the story.

Natasha Odendaal:

Based in Johannesburg, the laboratory’s quality assurance remains a priority and is rigorously monitored to ensure alignment to global standards.

Driven by robust and effective working methodologies, the company aims to ensure smooth and efficient turnaround times at both the Ormonde facility and its sister laboratory in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

The various laboratories on site provide a broad, complimentary range of testing services, supported by experts with a wide range of qualifications from across the globe, vast experience and diverse skills.

Bureau Veritas M&L Laboratory Services MD Joanne Barton…

Natasha Odendaal:

During a tour of the Johannesburg facility, the team showcased the now wide range of services on offer.

This includes product testing, inspection, certification and audit services across various industries including pharmaceutical, microbiology, agriculture and water, besides others.

Bureau Veritas M&L Laboratory Services MD Joanne Barton…

Natasha Odendaal:

The lab has also evolved and incorporated various technologies to fill the levels of detection required by customers.

Bureau Veritas M&L Laboratory Services MD Joanne Barton…

Natasha Odendaal:

Bureau Veritas operates across six global businesses, namely marine and offshore, agrifood and commodities, consumer products, building and infrastructure, certification and industry, supporting local protocols and strict international guidelines.

Its commitment to customers is key and the company is constantly reinventing to ensure it meets customer demands, with sustainability at the core of the strategy as it continues to grow and develop.

Further, across southern Africa, growth is being seen for the company.

Bureau Veritas Southern Africa district chief executive Gavin Hefer…

Sashnee Moodley:

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