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JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services( http://www.bureauveritas.com/cps ) (BVCPS) is pleased to announce the grand opening of its
international laboratory in Malaysia in August 2012. The new lab is the first of its kind in Johor Bahru, and offers a suite of comprehensive testing services for hard goods and toy
products for the manufacturers and exporters in the location and surrounding areas. (Photo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2012/08/07/20120807112223114235.html ) Located in Johor Bahru, one of
the major manufacturing hubs and export centers for hardline products including furniture, tableware, cookware and decorative items in Malaysia, the new laboratory aims to assist
manufacturers and companies in meeting the regulatory compliance for safety and quality. The new facility occupies 10,000 square feet and is equipped with the most up-to-date equipment to
provide a full range of hardline and toy product testing services which are aligned to global standards such as ISTA, CPSC, EU, EN and ASTM , etc. These services include: -- Transit
Packaging Test -- Physical and Performance Test: Corrosion Resistance Test, Small Part, Stability Test, Temperature and Humidity Test, etc. -- Technical Support Services including
tailor-made seminars and training According to Claudia Chan, South East Asian Regional Director, "Malaysia is one of the world's top ranked furniture exporting countries in
particular of wooden furniture and many wood-based products. The setup of this full scale specialized hardline testing laboratory is to support the increasing testing needs of over 600
furniture manufacturers, importers and exporters in Johor Bahru and nearby areas for furniture markets including Muar and Kular Lumpur." Claudia added: "Strategically located in
Malaysia, the new laboratory will enable us to serve the growing testing demands in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines for hard goods and toy products as well. We are
confident that the new laboratory will add value to our clients in terms of saving cost and lead time in local testing, achieving faster time to market with quality products." For
information of Bureau Veritas' Hardlines Services, please visit www.bureauveritas.com/hardlines About Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas is a world leader in conformity assessment and
certification services. Founded in 1828, the group has more than 54,000 employees in more than 940 offices and 340 laboratories located in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas helps its clients to
improve their Performances by offering innovative services and solutions in order to ensure that their products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of
quality, health and safety, environment protection and social responsibility. Bureau Veritas' Consumer Products Services division is a leading global quality assurance provider for the
global consumer product and retail markets. It offers an array of Specialized services including testing, inspections, audits and engineering services for a wide range of consumer products
including hard goods, toys and juvenile products, soft goods, premiums, electrical and electronic products, food products, health, beauty and household products. Bureau Veritas is listed on
the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Compartment A, code ISIN FR 006174348, stock symbol: BVI). For company details, please visit: www.bureauveritas.com Bureau Veritas Consumer Products
Services Website: www.bureauveritas.com/cps (Global) / www.bureauveritas.cn/cps (China) SOURCE Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services