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Press Release
Indonesia, 17 July, 2012

Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international trade inspection, security and certification companies, has been officially appointed by Indonesia’s KSO SCISI, to handle the inspection of Non - Hazardous and Non - Toxic (Non-B3) materials from the Asia zone, including the Middle East, to Indonesia.

As a subcontractor of KSO SCISI, Cotecna will carry out verification and surveys of all Non-B3 of Asia zone origin arriving in Indonesia and covered under the below mentioned Decree. This will include administration and field verification to provide information such as country of origin data and the description of the goods, the quality and type, the date of shipment and port of destination.

As part of the country’s IVP, KSO Sucofindo-Surveyor Indonesia (KSO SCISI), based in Jakarta, Indonesia, was appointed by the Directorate General of International Trade of the Ministry of Trade of The Republic of Indonesia to manage the verification of the country’s Non-B3 imports. KSO SCISI is a Joint Operation between two State owned companies, PT.Sucofindo and PT.Surveyor Indonesia, and acts as an independent surveyor for the verification of many other commodities within the country’s import verification program.

For Verification Order established effective 17th of July 2012, based on the Trade Minister’s Decree 39/M-DAG/PER/9/2009 of 9 September 2009, importation of all Non-B3 to Indonesia must carry a Survey Report.

Robert Massey, CEO Cotecna said, “Cotecna fully intends to continue developing its import verification service activities in the Asia region and participate actively in the economic growth of Indonesia and the rest of Asia".

All Indonesian Non-B3 importers should contact KSO in Jakarta.KSO Sucofindo – Surveyor Indonesia
Gedung Menara Bidakara 2^nd Floor
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav 71 – 73
Jakarata 12950
Tel: 021 8379 3222
Fax: 021 8370 0445

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Cotecna Corporate Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of about 4,000 employees and agents in close to 100 offices.

Press Release
Nigeria, 23 July, 2012

Cotecna Destination Inspection Ltd, Cotecna’s subsidiary in Nigeria, was recognized for the excellence of its service delivery by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) at its 40^th annual general meeting held in Lagos on June 28, 2012. Cotecna was also commended for its collaboration with stakeholders in contributing to the country’s industrial development and growth.

Guest speakers at the event included His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Mr Samuel Orton, the Honorable Minister of State for Trade and Investment, representing His Excellency the President Dr Goodluck Jonathan.

About CDIL

Cotecna Destination Inspection Limited (CDIL) is responsible on behalf of its parent company for the provision of Nigeria Destination Inspection Service. Appointed by the Federal Government of Nigeria, Cotecna provides Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) Destination Inspection services at the Apapa and Tincan sea ports in Lagos, Aminu Kano and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airports and the land borders of Jibiya and Banki.

The seven year contract began in January 2006 and includes services such as risk management, valuation and classification, training and capacity building for Nigeria Customs Service officers and other stakeholders, provision of tools and equipment, scanning services and reporting and coordination with the relevant agencies.

CDIL’s, whose headquarters is in Victoria Island, Lagos, has a workforce of over 400 skilled staff.

About MAN

Founded in 1971, MAN is a national industrial association serving and representing nearly 2000 companies in private and public sectors that are involved in manufacturing, construction and service industries of the national economy. The Association advises, consults and where necessary, joins issues with government and other bodies on matters that affect its members and/or the Nigerian economy at large. MAN is the acknowledged representative of the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. Through its National Council and the Secretariat, the Association provides a variety of specialized services to individual members.

Press release
Geneva, 1 October, 2012

Cotecna appointed by Ecuador Customs for new tracking
and transit monitoring service.

Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international trade inspection, security and certification companies, has been officially appointed by the Customs of Ecuador to monitor the traffic of containers that are in transit in Ecuador to bonded warehouses, temporary warehouses and Free Zones.

As published on 21 September by the National Secretariat of Ecuadorian Customs (SENAE) in their Bulletin 206-2012, Cotecna del Ecuador SA will provide the tracking and monitoring services for goods in transit in Ecuador. This service is aimed at importers whose goods are under Ecuador Customs’ custody from the time of their arrival in Ecuador until they reach their final destination.

This service guarantees the integrity of the container from the start of its journey to its destination without human intervention or interference. The service uses an electronic seal that is monitored via satellite through an online platform, periodically reporting the location of the container and its goods, and issuing alerts when there is an intrusion or diversion.

Cotecna is the foremost supplier of Customs Transit Monitoring Services, helping governments to fight fraud and secure the transport of sensitive merchandise. Cotecna has more than 38 years of extensive experience in customs and border control solutions and in the implementation and operation, in challenging environments, of complex solutions involving very specialized and advanced technologies.

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Contact Cotecna Ecuador

Gabriela Mosquera
T + 593 4 2523723 ext. 116
[Reveal email address]

Cotecna Corporate Press

Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
T +41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna

Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of about 4,000 employees and agents in close to 100 offices.

Press release
Geneva, 21 December, 2012

Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international testing, inspection and certification companies, opened a laboratory in Zipaquirá, Colombia dedicated to the testing of minerals. This high technology laboratory, specializing in the analysis and quality control of metallurgical and thermal coals, coke and minerals is strategically located in the Andean region and offers reliable, quality services and advanced testing technology.

The availability of an on-line (via internet) service to request services and deliver certificates and the proximity to major development centers enables Cotecna to respond quickly and timely to requests for the analysis of industrial minerals, especially coal and coke.

Main services include:

Proximate analysis: moisture, ash and volatile matter
Proximate analysis - extended: proximate analysis + FSI + total sulfur
FSI: Free Swelling Index
Total sulfur
Gross calorific value
Petrographic analysis of coals (maceral vitrinite reflectance, maceral composition and reflectogram)
Detection and evaluation of coal mixtures. Allows detection of improper or fraudulent mixtures. (UNIQUE IN COLOMBIA)
Analysis by X-ray fluorescence (F to U from ppm to 100%)
Coke Reactivity Index (CRI) and Coke Strength after Reaction (CSR)
Sampling. Inspection of mines, yards, warehouses, plants, etc.
Stock monitoring: support services for structured credits
Shipment control: draft survey, warehouse inspection, tally, weight and condition
Support administration and laboratory management.

On November 29, the official launch of our new minerals laboratory Cotecna Minerals took place in Bogota and was attended by prominent businessmen. Our General Manager for Colombia, Dr. Alfredo García, emphasized the importance of this laboratory for the development of the mining industry in Colombia, given its high standards of quality and reliability as well as the unbeatable location in the center of the country. The presentation of the wide portfolio of services offered by Cotecna Minerals was given by Dr. Ariel Cadena, laboratory Director, who presented the innovative service coal mixture analysis, an analysis procedure that is unique in our country and is an invaluable tool for the coal industry in Colombia.

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Contact Colombia

Rocio Bernal
Commercial Manager
PBX.: +57 (1) 7427655, ext. 134
e-mail: [Reveal email address]

Ariel Cadena
Technical Director
PBX.: +57 (1) 7427655
Mobile:+57 3002158760,
e-mail: [Reveal email address]

Cotecna Minerals Laboratory
Kr 36 # 8-554, Int. 3, Zipaquirá (Cund.)
Mobile: +57 3152197294

Press release
Geneva, 28 December, 2012

Cotecna, a recognized world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has signed a contract with the government of El Salvador for the installation and operation of non-intrusive inspection services. Following an international tender launched in 2011, the contract was signed on December 21, 2012 between Senor H.E. Carlos Caceres, Minister of Finance of the government of El Salvador and Cotecna. The project was duly ratified by the National Assembly of El Salvador as part of the Law on Customs Modernization.

The contract includes the purchase, installation and operation of 15 scanners and other inspection equipment as well as civil engineering works at the scanner sites. This public-private partnership comprises a 10-year concessionary during which time Cotecna will invest, hire the necessary staff and maintain the inspection equipment in eight different sites throughout El Salvador. Sites include the land borders of Anguiatú, La Hachadura, El Amatillo and El Poy, the seaports of Acajutla and La Union International, the El Salvador airport and the principal Customs centre of San Bartolo.

Cotecna will employ and train about 150 local staff.

Robert Massey, Chief Executive Officer of Cotecna said, “Cotecna is proud to have been recognized as a world leader in cargo scanning services and to have been appointed to accompany the El Salvador government in their Customs modernization program”.

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Contact

Cotecna Corporate Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva, Switzerland
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna

Press Release
Geneva, 8 January, 2013

Cotecna appointed by COSQC to inspect goods imported into Iraq

Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international testing, inspection and certification companies, has been officially appointed by the Iraqi Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC), to handle the implementation of a verification of conformity program for goods imported into Iraq. The contract was signed on 24th October 2012 and our operations will begin approximately three months after its publication.

Based on article 3 (clause 8) of Iraqi law n°54 of 1979, COSQC has been empowered by the Iraqi Ministry of Planning to launch this program.

As part of the country’s import verification program, Cotecna will carry out verifications and issuance of Certificate of Conformity (CoC) or Non Conformity Report (NCR) in countries of origin, as well as checks at specified border points in Iraq.

“Cotecna is proud to have been chosen by COSQC for this mandate. We will deploy our best efforts to contribute to the program’s success for better consumer protection and the wellbeing of the people of Iraq”, said Robert Massey, Cotecna’s CEO.

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Cotecna Corporate Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

Press release
Geneva, 05 February, 2013

In October 2012, Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international testing, inspection and certification companies, was officially appointed by the Iraqi Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) to handle the implementation of a verification of conformity program for goods imported into Iraq. We are glad to announce that we are fully operational to carry out these services.

As part of the country’s import verification program, Cotecna is carrying out verifications and the issuance of Certificates of Conformity (CoC) in exporting countries, as well as checks at specified border points in Iraq.

For details on the program consult www.exports-to-iraq.com

“Cotecna is proud to have been chosen by COSQC for this mandate. We will deploy our best efforts to contribute to the program’s success for better consumer protection and the wellbeing of the people of Iraq”, said Robert Massey, Cotecna’s CEO.

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Cotecna Corporate Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

Press release
Geneva, April 4, 2013

Cotecna signs a security inspection contract with the Republic of Burundi.

On March 29, 2013, Cotecna, one of the world’s leading companies in the field of international trade inspection and security, signed a contract to reinforce the operational capabilities of the National Security and Customs of Burundi.

Over a period of seven years, this Public Private Partnership will enable the deployment of non-intrusive detection technologies (two mobile cargo scanners) and an electronic tracking system that will secure the two major corridors leading to Bujumbura, the capital city of Burundi, from Kenya and Tanzania. Whilst ensuring the technical operation of the equipment, Cotecna will train staff to benefit fully from the equipment supplied. Finally, under this Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) agreement, Cotecna will ensure the transfer of the know-how and necessary skills for the ongoing operation of the systems.

Guillaume Chaize, vice president (Africa) in charge of business development, said: "The Cotecna group is proud to be selected by the Burundian authorities and will deploy its technical expertise to contribute to the fight against the movement of weapons and explosives, Customs fraud and unfair trade. The use of modern technologies will ensure reliable controls, will limit illegal traffic and facilitate the movement of goods."

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Cotecna Press

Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna

Founded in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a number of security and inspection services using state of the art technologies. In the 90’s, Cotecna pioneered the use of cargo scanners for use by Customs in Africa. Through the partnership with Orange, Cotecna now offers a dedicated and unique transit monitoring platform for Customs.

Geneva, 10 April, 2013

Cotecna has published its 2012 Annual Activity Report. Please click image below to read online:

Send us an email to [Reveal email address] with your contact details to order a paper copy.

Press release
Geneva, 17 April, 2013

Cotecna appointed by SON to inspect goods exported to Nigeria

On February 1, 2013, Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international testing, inspection and certification companies, was officially appointed by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), to join Nigeria’s revised Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP).

Based on Act n°56 of 1971 and susbsequent amendments, the Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) was introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria to address the concern of unsafe products entering the country.

As part of the SONCAP programme, Cotecna carries out the Verification of Conformity of imported goods and issues Certificates of Conformity (CoC) in the country of origin.

Robert Massey, Cotecna’s Chief Executive Officer, said « Cotecna is proud to continue its partnership with the Nigerian government as a service provider since 1984, with this new contract destined to protect Nigerian consumers from counterfeit or dangerous goods.”

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Cotecna Corporate Press

Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna

Cotecna, a worldwide leader in the fields of testing, inspection and certification and a recognized expert in trade finance support services, is participating in the Europe Trade Finance Week organised by Exporta.

Held in Hamburg 21 – 23 May the Europe Trade Finance conference brings together under one roof the most senior corporates, bankers and global policy makers and will highlight the importance of regional and international trade flows alongside the latest market developments in export finance, commodity finance and supply chain finance.

Matthieu Delorme, Executive Vice President, Commercial & Chief Operating Officer, Cotecna Trade Services, will present and discuss his experience and views on alternative financing options and supply chain innovation, most specifically on the subject of changing dynamics and new ways of thinking in trade and commodity finance.

www.cotecna.com
www.exportagroup.com

Cotecna to moderate panel on the impact on banks of price rises and fluctuations in the soft commodities market

Cotecna, a worldwide leader in the fields of testing, inspection and certification and a recognized expert in trade finance support services, is participating in Euromoney’s 10th Anniversary Global Commodities Conference , in Geneva on the 5th and 6th June. The conference brings together key producers, traders, financiers, regulators and trade service providers from the international commodities finance community.

Soft commodity prices are impacted globally by rising GDP, urbanization, and diet change in developing countries. This has far-reaching consequences, on food security but also on soft commodities finance structures, as banks are forced to set up mechanisms to mitigate volatile price shifts. Matthieu Delorme, Chief Operating Office, Cotecna Trade Services, will be discussing issues faced by banks in the face of price rises and fluctuations in the soft commodities market.

In today’s credit market environment, control and risk management are more than ever essential elements of success in structuring deals. With a network of specialists situated in key locations around the world, Cotecna provides lenders with tools to ensure that disbursements are applied in conformity with the purpose of the credit, and verifies that the transactions are performed in accordance with term sheets.

Press Release
Geneva,May 30, 2013

On May 16, 2013, Cotecna Inspection SA, Philippines was officially awarded its accreditation certificate as a cargo surveyor under the Philippines’ bulk cargo program, by the Committee for Accreditation of Cargo Surveying Companies (CACSC).

This certificate accredits Cotecna as a bulk and break bulk surveyor for cargo entering the Philippines for the next three years and confirms that Cotecna complies with the requirements set by the Philippine government under their Administrative Order (AO) 243-A stating that, effective January 4, 2010, all bulk and break-bulk cargo entering the Philippines must be inspected by accredited surveying companies at their port of origin.

The objective of this AO is to streamline import procedures for bulk and break-bulk cargo imports. As an accredited surveyor, Cotecna is required to issue a report on the quantity, grade, etc. of all cargo shipments bound for the Philippines.

The importer complying with this procedure is able to file entries for the imported goods and pay duties, taxes and other fees at the pre-shipment stage. Confirmation of this procedure permits the importer to rapidly clear Customs upon arrival.

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Cotecna Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of close to 4,000 employees and agents in more than 100 offices.

Luanda, July 12, 2013

On June 11, 2013, the Angolan government advised that the Presidential Decree No. 63/13 had come into force. The decree makes Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) facultative for goods imported into Angola, thus as of June 12, 2013, mandatory PSI is no longer required.

Please note that all processes with a MINCO (DU) license prior to June 12, 2013, are still subject to the previous PSI regime and require the submission of the ADV (CRF) in Customs clearance procedures.

Cotecna continues to provide Facultative Pre-Shipment Inspection services in Angola. The advantages of carrying out Pre-Shipment Inspection are as follows:

Faster clearance: The “Green Channel” is still valid and in force. Merchandise which has undergone Pre-Shipment Inspection shall be cleared through Customs with less risk of being subject to scanner or physical inspection intervention upon arrival. Files with CRF will have speedy treatment, Customs verification of final documents details will be lighter and less risk of incurring demurrage/detention costs.
Minimize risk of incurring fines for missing/wrong declaration: assurance that the correct Tariff / HS code has been declared and how much import duty will be applied.
Verification of Goods: Cotecna will provide consistent and reliable quality control for the checking goods from suppliers. The sealing of FCLs will reduce the probability of your goods being tampered with. We will verify that the price, quantity, and Customs classification are consistent with the product declared.
Letters of credit: an L/C sometimes needs to be accompanied by an inspection certificate. This can speed up the bank transfer of funds to the supplier.

For more information, or to request your inspection, please visit our dedicated Angola PSI page. Alternatively, you can contact us at our office in Luanda:

Cotecna Servicios Angola, Lda.
Largo 17 de Setembro, 3 - 2º Andar.
Salas 213 a 229
Hotel Presidente Business Center
Luanda
Tel: +244 226 430040 / 58
Email:[Reveal email address]

Press Release
Porto, July 23, 2013

Cotecna Portugal meets with major exporters to discuss Angola’s new PSI Scheme: REGIPE

“ANGOLA – new reality, new challenges”

Cotecna Portugal held conferences, in Porto and Lisbon, to clarify doubts about the recent changes to the export process to Angola since the implementation of Presidential Decree No. 63/13 which came into force on June 12, 2013. The events were attended by close to two hundred exporters, freight forwarders and other export agents.

The main objective of these sessions was to communicate the advantages of the voluntary Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) program and to answer questions with regards to the new business reality in Angola.

Fausto Campos, General Manager, Cotecna Portugal, presented the Cotecna Group and underlined the importance of the Angolan market for Portuguese exports, showing an increase of more than 600% between 2001 and 2012 (largest increase after China with +1300%). Angola is the first export market for Portugal outside the E.U.

Vasco Albuquerque, Operations Manager, Cotecna Portugal, explained the differences between the old Decree which ended on June 11, 2013 and the current one. He clarified doubts about the new voluntary PSI scheme (REGIPE – REGulamento de Inspecções Pré-Embarque) and highlighted the advantages of using PSI services: faster transfer of funds, verification of goods, Customs tariff classification and faster clearance, in order to minimize risk and to avoid unnecessary costs in Angola.

Beth Stearns, VP Contract Management, Cotecna Geneva, declared: "this kind of event is very important for Cotecna as it allows us to meet face to face with our customers, especially in this period of important changes."

The conference & cocktail events, held at the Palácio do Freixo in Porto and at the Pestana Palace in Lisbon, were highly praised by participants. Copies of the presentations are available on our Angola PSI webpage.

Contacts:

Fausto Campos
General Manager
Cotecna Portugal
+351 22 605 24 50
[Reveal email address]

Cotecna Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of close to 4,000 employees and agents in more than 100 offices.

Press Release
Geneva, 25 July, 2013

Cotecna, a leading international testing, inspection and certification company, and Orange Business Services, a global IT and communications services provider, teamed up to provide a purpose-built track-and-trace solution tailored for Customs transit monitoring. This solution has been successfully implemented in Togo and other projects are underway.

The solution, based on Cotecna’s Cotrack® system and Orange’s M2M Intelligent Apps Enabler, sends data from the vehicle or goods container to a central system via GPRS. It can also incorporate electronic seals and security features. The web-based transit monitoring software allows for real-time monitoring via a graphical map interface with numerous functions such as logging control, events and alarm management, reports and so on.

The security of goods in transit is a core priority for governments with an increasing regulatory requirement for all journeys to be individually monitored. Cotecna was also looking for a solution that would speed up the Customs process at border points and combat illegal transit of goods with loss of Government duty and tax revenue, to secure and facilitate trade.

“As a company that prides itself on its flexibility and its ability to provide tailor-made solutions for our clients, the capability of Orange to supply such a comprehensive package of technologies across a global landscape is of utmost importance to Cotecna’s expansion.” said Pierre-Olivier Pellegrin, Senior VP, Technology.

For more details on this solution, please view the Orange’s video of the solution: http://video.orange.mu/tech/en-cotecna-orange-enhance-vehicle-transit-monitoring-and-security-with-cotrack-video

Contact:
Pierre-Olivier Pellegrin
Senior Vice President, Technology
Geneva
+41 22 849 6900
[Reveal email address]

Cotecna Corporate Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of close to 4,000 employees and agents in more than 100 offices.

Press Release
Geneva, 15 August, 2013

Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international testing, inspection and certification companies, has been officially appointed by Indonesia’s KSO SCISI, to handle the inspection of Non-B3 waste paper shipments from the United Kingdom and Ireland to Indonesia, effective 19 August 2013. This is in addition to the Asia Zone (including the Middle East) currently handled by Cotecna.

As part of the country’s import verification program, KSO Sucofindo-Surveyor Indonesia (KSO SCISI), based in Jakarta, Indonesia, was appointed by the Directorate General of International Trade of the Ministry of Trade of The Republic of Indonesia to manage the verification of the country’s Non-B3 waste imports. KSO SCISI is a Joint Operation between two State owned companies, PT. Sucofindo and PT. Surveyor Indonesia, and acts as an independent surveyor for the verification of many other commodities within the country’s import verification program.

Effective 17 July 2012, the Trade Minister’s Decree 39/M-DAG/PER/9/2009 of 2 Sept 2009, requires all Non-B3 waste shipments to Indonesia to carry a Survey Report.

As a subcontractor of KSO SCISI, Cotecna will carry out verification and surveys of all Non-B3 waste exported from the Asia Zone (including the Middle East) and Non-B3 waste paper exported from the United Kingdom Zone (including Ireland) to Indonesia as per the above-mentioned Decree. This will include administration and field verification to provide information such as the description of the goods, the appropriate HS code, the date of shipment, and port of destination.

Robert Massey, CEO Cotecna said, “KSO SCISI continues to show its confidence in Cotecna by awarding the company the United Kingdom zone (including Ireland), in addition to the existing Asia zone (including the Middle East), for the Non-B3 waste contract. This further emphasizes Cotecna’s competence in the area of import verification services and is proof of Cotecna’s commitment to participate in the economic growth of Indonesia.”

All Indonesian Non-B3 waste importers should contact KSO SCISI in Jakarta.
KSO Sucofindo – Surveyor Indonesia
Menara Bidakara 2, Flr. 2
Jl. Jend, Gatot Subroto Kav 71 – 73
Jakarata 12870
Tel : +62-21-8379 3222
Fax : +62-21-8370 0445

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Cotecna Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of close to 4,000 employees and agents in more than 100 offices.

Press Release
Geneva, 28 August, 2013

Cotecna, one of the world’s leading international testing, inspection and certification companies, has been appointed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to issue Certificates of Conformity for cosmetic products imported to the Kingdom.

The agreement was signed on Monday 26th August 2013. As part of the SFDA Verification of Conformity program, destined to protect Saudi Arabian consumers from counterfeit or dangerous goods, Cotecna will ensure the compliance and conformity of cosmetic products according to applicable rules and instructions.

Cotecna will inspect the goods and carry out testing and analysis of the cosmetic products in internationally accredited laboratories and/or other laboratories in agreement with the SFDA. The Certificates of Conformity will be issued in the exporting country and must be submitted at the Saudi Arabian borders upon importation.

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Cotecna Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of close to 4,000 employees and agents in more than 100 offices.

Press Release
Geneva, 15 October, 2013

On September 29, 2013, Cotecna, one of the world’s leading inspection, testing and certification companies, was awarded, as the leading member of the consortium “Cotecna Inspection S.A. – Cotecna Sénégal SARL – Modelsis SARL”, a new mandate by the Directorate General of Senegal Customs.

This new mandate involves the continuation of activities related to the existing Import Verification Program, and the development of transit monitoring and scanner services, as well as new services optimizing data integration.

This success, which consolidates the leading position of Cotecna in West Africa, confirms the quality of work delivered by our teams in Senegal where Cotecna has provided Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) services since 2001. Mobile scanners were first introduced to the PSI programme in 2003 in association with a computerized risk management system and additional scanners were brought into the programme in 2010. E-tracking for transit monitoring was introduced in 2010 contributing further to Customs modernization and increase of revenue for Senegal.

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Cotecna Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
+41 22 849 78 23
[Reveal email address]

About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects and also offers Customs modernization programmes, Customs valuation assistance, trade security solutions and commercial inspections. For a full description of our services, please visit www.cotecna.com. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of close to 4,000 employees and agents in more than 100 offices.

Press Release
Geneva, 3 December, 2013

Cotecna, one of the world’s leading inspection, testing and certification companies, is pleased to announce the integration of Contemporary Certification and Inspection « CCI » (Ukraine), a leader in the field of inspection and laboratory testing of coal, coke, iron ore products and other minerals.

« CCI », a privately owned company, was founded in Lugansk, Ukraine in 2000 and offers inspection and testing services for coal, coke, iron ore and other products in Ukraine and other countries in the CIS/Black Sea region. The certified laboratories of « CCI », where specialized testing and analysis are carried out, are located in the Ukrainian towns of Lugansk, Kryviy Rih and Mariupol. « CCI » also provides services directly at the mines and preparation plants as well as at power stations and ports.

Robert Massey, Cotecna’s Chief Executive Officer, said; “ The integration of « CCI » into the Cotecna group will significantly expand our inspection business in a fast growing and strategic market segment; the inspection and testing of minerals. Whilst reinforcing our presence in an important country, this integration will increase the range of services the Cotecna group offers its clients”.

Mikhail Babenko, Director of « CCI » (Ukraine) expressed confidence that the integration into Cotecna will provide extensive possibilities for further development of services in the minerals sector in international markets.

Cotecna Press
Alison Bourgeois
Vice President Corporate Communications
Geneva
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About Cotecna
Founded in Switzerland in 1974, the Cotecna group offers a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. Cotecna is a pioneer in areas such as risk management, destination inspection and scanner integration projects for Customs administrations. Cotecna verifies contractual compliance for a wide range of commodities and consumer goods and also provides trade finance services for lenders and financiers. The Cotecna Group has a combined workforce of about 4,000 employees and agents in close to 100 offices.

About CCI
Contemporary Certification and Inspection “CCI” offers a wide range of services in the field of quality and quantity inspection and testing of coal, coke, iron ore and other minerals in Ukraine and other countries in the CIS/Black Sea region. The privately held company has more than 100 employees in the main ports and industrial centers of Ukraine. For more information please visit www.cci.ua

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