ABOUT US

Bureau Veritas is a service company specializing in QHSE management (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) and social accountability, with a network that covers 150 countries and includes 850 offices and laboratories.
With a 50 strong competent workforce, Bureau Veritas Kuwait branch offers an extensive range of technical services and solutions in the fields of certification, conformity assessment, consulting and training in most of its 8 business lines which are Marine, Industry, In-Service Verification, System Certification Services, Health, Safety & Environment, Construction, Government Services & International Trade and Consumer Products. 

Bureau Veritas began its operations in Kuwait in 1978 with the marine activity but quickly diversified and at present boasts of the largest market share in In-Service Verification, System Certification, Health Safety & Environment and Government Services & International Trade.

In 2008 dedicated offices for Marine Services and Verification of Conformity (accredited by Kuwait PAI) were established, indicating the constant growth and vibrancy of Bureau Veritas.

Recognition of the quality of its services has been forthcoming and constant from governmental bodies, regulatory authorities and other bodies like Kuwait Fire Brigade, Public Authority for Housing & Welfare, Ministry of Electricity & Water, Ministry of Health, Public Authority for Industry, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait National Petroleum Company etc.

Bureau Veritas aims at creating added value for its customers through assistance in risk management and performance optimization. The group provides diversified solutions according to the needs of small and medium-sized firms as well as large international groups and government bodies. Bureau Veritas is thus present in many markets such as marine, construction, industry, energy, consumer goods, transport and services. The group’s activity can involve, for example, verifying the different steps of a building’s construction, testing materials, surveying ships or reviewing offshore construction plans, controlling the environmental impact of an industrial plant, inspecting goods before shipment in a port, or certifying products/ systems.

Through all of the above, Bureau Veritas carries out its core commission of Conformity Assessment & Certification which means inspecting, verifying or certifying assets as well as projects, products or systems, using its own benchmark references or external standards, in order to deliver compliance reports.

Responsiveness and availability of qualified local and technical teams are two of the main strengths appreciated by Bureau Veritas’ customers which include more than 500 in Kuwait.

OUR OFFICE LOCATIONS IN KUWAIT

HEAD OFFICE
Sultan Ben Essa & Sons Complex
1st Floor, Above GFS,  Plot No.4,
P.O.Box No. 1476,
Dajeej, Farwaniya, 81025 Kuwait.
Tel : +965 24315078/24314978 , Fax : +965 24314078

MARINE OFFICE
Sultan Ben Essa & Sons Complex
1st Floor, Above GFS,  Plot No.4,
P.O.Box No. 1476,
Dajeej, Farwaniya, 81025 Kuwait.

GOVERNMENT SERVICE & INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Public Authority for Industry Building
1st Floor, Quality Development Control Dept.
South Surrah

HSE PROJECT OFFICE FOR KUWAIT OIL COMPANY
KOC Al Tameer Bldg.
C – 108, Design Team
Ahmadi

MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER – PROJECT OFFICE
2nd Floor, Lift no. 3,
Rm No. 2310, Technical dept.
Ministry of Electricity & Water
Ministry Complex
South Surra, 6th Ring Road,

Our Certification Services

Delivering Added Value through Innovative Solutions & Services

Bureau Veritas Certification is strategically positioned to deliver innovative solutions based on our clients’ unique needs. We are committed to bring you added value through our seamlessly integrated global services. Among our solutions portfolio, customers can select from key industries such as aerospace, automotive, agro-food, railways, chemical, and more. We also offer the possibility of combining certifications, incorporating a wide range of recognized standards and bringing you consistency, optimization and efficiency. Based on our proven expertise, we created VeriCert®, Bureau Veritas’ risk-based audit approach, as well as VeriSelect®, Bureau Veritas’ services certification.
World-class companies in over 100 countries have selected Bureau Veritas Certification as the certification services provider of choice.

Our Core Values and Process

Safeguarding Impartiality

One of our core values, and also a key element to our code of ethics, is impartiality. It is essential for Bureau Veritas to safeguard the impartiality of our solutions and services rendered in order to protect our credibility and brand, ensure customer satisfaction, and comply with the rules of accreditations and regulatory bodies. This goes beyond certification activities. Bureau Veritas has defined and maintains a strict impartiality policy and monitors this closely through impartiality committees established worldwide. 

Our Certification Process

Bureau Veritas has designed global processes for certifications that are in line with professional standards and international rules. Upon contacting Bureau Veritas Certification, clients learn about the main steps and processes associated with our certifications, as well as their rights and obligations when applying for management systems certifications. Bureau Veritas Certification makes this information publicly available for interested parties in countries where we operate.

We ensure that all our employees are not submitted to any commercial, financial and other pressure.Bureau Veritas has clear and transparent payment and performance evaluation process for all its employees. All our auditors are paid independently from neither the number of audits nor the result of audits they have participated to. 

Our Clients

Bureau Veritas Certification has certified more than 80,000 companies. To learn if a company is certified by Bureau Veritas Certification, or to know more about the status of a certified company, please contact the local Bureau Veritas Certification office in the country where the company in question is operating. You may also contact our corporate team directly, click here.

Complaints

At Bureau Veritas Certification, the needs and requirements of our clients, as well as of any interested party, remains our top priority. Any dissatisfaction concerning a certified client or the certification body is treated with the utmost seriousness and is responded to promptly. Should you wish to issue a complaint, please contact us, click here.

EVENTS

BUREAU VERITAS COURSES

 

September – October 2011

 

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)	DATES	FEES
IRCA/2001 ISO 9000 Foundation (Cert. No. A17176)	Sept  5	KD 100
IRCA/2180 QMS Internal Auditor (Cert. No. A17177)	6 - 7  & 17 - 18  Sept	KD 175
IRCA/2245 ISO 9001:2008 QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor (Cert. No. A17024)	Oct 2011	KD 450
Root Cause Analysis	Oct 3 - 4	KD 200
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT (OH&SMS)	DATES	FEES
OHSAS 18001:2007 Foundation	Oct 17	KD 100
OHSAS 18001:2007 Internal Auditor	Oct 18 - 19	KD 175
IRCA/2020 OH&SMS Auditor / Lead Auditor (Cert. No. A16830)	Sept 18 - 22	KD 450
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)	DATES	FEES
ISO 14001:2004 EMS Awareness	Oct 2011	KD 100
ISO 14001:2004 EMS Internal Auditor	Oct 2011	KD 175
IRCA/2017 EMS Auditor / Lead Auditor (Certification No. A14478)	Oct 23 - 27	KD 450
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FSMS)	DATES	FEES
HACCP Awareness	Oct 10	KD 100
HACCP Internal Auditor	Oct 11 - 12	KD 175
IRCA/2019 Food Safety MS Auditor / Lead Auditor (Cert. No. A17356)	Oct 2011	KD 450

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.B.       * Timings: 09.00 to 18.00 hrs    

             * Venue  : 4/5 Star Hotel in Kuwait

 

To register kindly contact:

Vijaya Vadhawane       Tel. 2431 5078        E-mail: vijaya.vadhawane@ae.bureauveritas.com

Kenneth Remedios      Cell. 9724 0399        E-mail: remedios.kenneth@ae.bureauveritas.com

Pradeep D’Souza         Tel. 2431 5078        E-mail: pradeep.d’souza@ae.bureauveritas.com

 

Client list can be made available on request.