Intertek

Definition

Major global testing, inspection, and certification firm; competitor to SGS and Bureau Veritas.

How it appears in merch sourcing

"Intertek" comes up regularly in B2B procurement conversations, especially when negotiating quality, customs, or sustainability terms with suppliers across our 6 served countries (Armenia, Cyprus, Georgia, Serbia, Turkey, UAE). Knowing this term lets you specify exactly what you need and avoid ambiguous wording that leads to scope creep.

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