Event report
Site Visit to Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Lab, Noida
IFCCI organized a site visit to Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Lab in Noida on Tuesday, 7th May 2024.
On 7th of May 2024, Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) along with Bureau Veritas, under the aegis of its Consumer Goods & Services and Retail Committees, organized a site visit to Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Lab in Noida.
The event started with a warm introduction, given by the Ms. Paroomita Ray, Vice President India - CPS, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services India, and Mr. Zishaan Shingha, Director, Global Shared Service Center, Bureau Veritas. Their opening remarks set the context of the meeting and detailed insight on Bureau Veritas Consumer segment.
Ms. Aarushi Gautam, Manager, Committees & Events at IFCCI, delivered a brief on the industry-based Committees of IFCCI. She emphasized the purpose of organizing such site visits, highlighting the value they bring to members by offering firsthand insights into industry practices and fostering professional connections.
This was followed by a comprehensive presentation by Mr. Om Prakash Vishwakarma, Head of Hardline, Toys & Footwear, Bureau Veritas. His detailed presentation showcased the wide array of services offered by Bureau Veritas and the extensive spectrum of consumer products they handle. He elaborated on their advanced testing capabilities and the rigorous parameters they employ for testing, inspection, and certification, ensuring top-notch quality for end consumers.
Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Analytical Services Head North India Softline, also joined the meeting and addressed the queries raised by members.
Lastly, the session was accompanied by a tour to the Bureau Veritas Consumer Production Lab. The informative tour of the consumer goods lab showcased the members through the various testing mechanisms for different products including furniture, electronic gadgets, candles, apparels, toys, utensils and many more.
The event concluded with a networking session, where participants shared their thoughts and experiences from the visit.
This initiative by IFCCI and Bureau Veritas proved to be an invaluable experience for all participants, providing a deeper understanding of the stringent testing and certification processes that safeguard consumer products.
