DNV

10 May 2012

ISO 14001 under revision
​The environmental management system standard ISO 14001 is currently under revision.  Significant changes in the standard are expected when the final version is released in January 2015. 08 May 2012

DNV expands its sustainability consultancy with the acquisition of Two Tomorrows Group
​London: DNV, the international risk management company, has acquired leading sustainability agency, Two Tomorrows Group, further expanding its sustainability consulting service capability across the globe. 03 May 2012

Food and beverage trend study: Energy efficiency and contaminated raw materials are hot topics
An on-going trend survey conducted by DNV Business Assurance in Germany shows two main trends in the food and beverage industry: Energy management and sustainable commerce are the hottest topics for players in the food and packaging industries. 30 April 2012

DNV shortlisted to host new climate technology centre
DNV shortlisted to host new UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre and Network that will support technology solutions for developing countries. 24 April 2012

Ferrari North America's Marco Mattiacci Accepts 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award
​​The prestigious 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award was presented on April 20 to Marco Mattiacci, president and CEO of Ferrari North America. 23 April 2012

GFSI certification: Learn from major players in the food and beverage industry
​What are the benefits and challenges of implementing and certifying a food safety system? We gathered six major, global players in the food and beverage industry to discuss their experience with certification to GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) benchmarked food safety certification standards. See the video summary. 17 April 2012

Packaging manufacturers are experiencing a short learning curve
Production of Food Packaging has been added to the scope of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).  Later this year packaging schemes are expected to be benchmarked and added to the umbrella of the benchmarked GFSI schemes. 29 March 2012

DNV and WWF to cooperate
​DNV has entered into a formal cooperation agreement with wildlife conservation organisation WWF Norway. 28 March 2012

Ferrari North America's Marco Mattiaci to Receive 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award
​The prestigious 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award will be presented to Marco Mattiacci, President and CEO of Ferrari North America. DNV Business Assurance is main corporate sponsor of the award. 21 March 2012

Norwegian prawn fishery MSC certified
​The Norwegian North East Arctic cold water prawn fishery recently gained certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for sustainable fishing, certified by DNV Business Assurance. 14 March 2012

Seafood: Riding the sustainability wave
​The 7th North Atlantic Seafood Forum Conference gathered 500 + seafood executives from more than 30 countries in Oslo, Norway, last week. DNV Business Assurance participated in an interesting and highly current discussion: How can the seafood industry communicate credibly around sustainability? 01 March 2012

Ex equipment certification for Brazilian market
​INMETRO, the accreditation organisation in Brazil, has granted DNV Business Assurance accreditation for certification of equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (Ex Equipment). 29 February 2012

New CEO in DNV Business Assurance
​Luca Crisciotti has been appointed new CEO of DNV Business Assurance, and takes on this position starting March 1st. DNV Business Assurance’ former CEO, Thomas Vogth-Eriksen will take on the role as Chief Financial Officer at DNV Group level. 27 February 2012

Global Food Safety Conference 2012: Touring the Wonderful World of Food Safety Certification
​This year’s Global Food Safety Conference, organized by Consumer Goods Forum in Orlando, Florida, gathered 1000 food safety specialists from more than 60 countries last week. Around 200 were present at DNV Business Assurance’ breakfast session, titled “The Wonderful World of Food Safety Certification”. Read on for a summary of the session! 17 February 2012

Visit our new Food & Beverage blog!
​The new DNV Business Assurance Food & Beverage blog is live. 08 February 2012

RSB Certification of Biomass and Biofuels available from DNV Business Assurance
​DNV Business Assurance has recently been recognised as a third party certification body to the Roundtable of Sustainable Biofuels (RSB) certification system for sustainable biofuels. The service is already available globally. 31 January 2012

DNV Business Assurance receives CNAS accreditation for Food Safety Certification
​DNV Business Assurance Group has obtained accreditation to Food Safety Management System Certification (FSMS) by China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). 11 January 2012

Press Release: DNV Nemko Presafe acquires DGM
​Oslo: The newly formed DNV Nemko Presafe has agreed with DS Certificering A/S to acquire their DGM (Danish Medical Devices Certification) unit to form a new and focused entity within the Medical device certification field.    ​ 09 January 2012

First US Seafood Company certified to FSSC 22000
​DNV Business Assurance recently reached a milestone, when it certified the first seafood company in the United States, to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000) benchmarked standard. 04 January 2012

DNV Retains ‘Best Verifier’ award
​DNV has retained ‘Best Verifier’ award in leading survey of environmental markets. ​ 21 December 2011

DNV Business Assurance and Nemko join forces in Presafe
​Oslo: The two global certification bodies DNV Business Assurance and Nemko announce that they will merge certification and testing operations for the medical and EX equipment industry in the joint venture DNV Nemko Presafe. The joint venture will commence operations from January 1st 2012. 16 December 2011

Sustainability reporting made easier
​The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) recently launched their new website, making information and dialogue for Sustainability Reporting more accessible. DNV Business Assurance
is Gold sponsor of the website. 02 December 2011

Green Bronze Award for DNV
​DNV wins bronze award in prestigious International Green Awards. 01 December 2011

Press Release: Partnership agreement signed with ETHIC Intelligence
​​Oslo/Paris: DNV Business Assurance recently entered into partnership with ETHIC Intelligence, a highly-reputed provider of anti-corruption certification. DNV Business Assurance can now offer reliable, quality certification of anti-corruption programs. 29 September 2011

DNV Business Assurance India certifies TNT Express to TAPA FSR
​DNV Business Assurance India certifies TNT Express - IMC Warehouse in New Delhi (India), to TAPA recognised security standard, the TAPA FSR. 24 June 2011

DNV recognised as a global leader in Sustainability Assurance
OSLO: DNV’s sustainability assurance services were put to the test in global research carried out by the independent analyst firm Verdantix. The analysis found DNV to be one of the six providers that lead the global sustainability assurance market. 04 May 2011

illycaffè the first company to be certified
illycaffé is the first company to receive the DNV certification of the “Responsible Supply Chain Process” that certifies the organization's ability to provide a sustainable approach to processes and stakeholder relations all along the production chain, and specifically in the supply chain.