news >> DNV takes over IACS chairmanship
On July 1 Tor E. Svensen, COO of DNV Maritime, assumed chairmanship of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The chairmanship rotates on an annual basis between the 10 IACS members. “I believe that there is no alternative to class within the maritime safety regime. But the vital trust and respect we have in the marine community and in society at large, are easy to lose if we don't perform at the expected quality level - or do even better than expected,” Tor E. Svensen said. “To secure the class societies continued existence we must anticipate and prepare for what will be expected of us tomorrow, not wait until we are forced to follow a defensive strategy dictated by others,” says Tor E. Svensen, COO of DNV Maritime.
Integra Italia’s synthetic corks pass the test Integra is one of the pioneers within the packaging industry in receiving the ISO 22000 food safety management system standard certificate. It is the first company to be certified to this standard in Italy. Integra Italia’s objective is to provide reliable sealing in the food sector. Being certified to the ISO 22000 by DNV is a proof of the company's commitment. ISO 22000 is a fundamental standard that enables any company to identify relevant risks and to manage them efficiently, both from a food safety and cost effectiveness point of view. Integra Italia manufactures and distributes numerous types of seals; among them the Integra Plus synthetic cork.
Successful social responsibility approach in Chile DNV has secured the first contract in Chile for the Social Accountability standard SA 8000, signed with TNT Express Worldwide Chile Carga Ltda. The demand for social responsibility services in Chile is in the start-up phase. It is expected that other companies will follow as the standard gains a foothold in the market. The certification contract includes three TNT sites in Santiago.
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DNV Forum no 02 2007