FIOH to sell PPE testing and certification services to SGS
Media release, Finish Institute of Occupational Health 1.10.2109
The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has decided to sell its testing and certification services for personal protective equipment (PPE) to SGS, an international inspection, testing, verification and certification company. Among the services to be sold are those which are authorized to conduct conformity assessments in accordance with the EU’s PPE Regulation and PPE Directive 89/686/EEC under FIOH’s Notified Body No. 0403, and the related PPE testing operations in Helsinki.
The aim of this sale is to offer the expertise developed at FIOH a strong growth platform in today’s changing markets. Twelve FIOH employees will transfer to SGS, retaining all their employment terms and conditions.
This change will not affect existing contracts, customer relationships or already granted type examination certificates.
–Customer service will continue as normal and product contact persons will remain the same,” says Anna Ruhala, Product Group Manager at SGS Fimko and Carita Aschan, Director at FIOH.
– We feel that this sale will bring a unique opportunity to further develop Finnish PPE expertise and above all to raise it to a globally significant level,” says Antti Koivula, Director General of FIOH.
– Our decision was influenced by our belief that SGS’s operational culture will provide excellent operating conditions for the FIOH employees transferring to SGS as a result of this sale,” adds Carita Aschan, Director at FIOH.
Helsinki’s accredited PPE business will be transferred to SGS on 1st October 2019.
FIOH specializes in well-being. We carry out research, provide services and exert influence. Together with our customers, we develop good work communities and safe work environments, and support the work ability of employees
Further information:
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
Carita Aschan, Director, FIOH, tel. +358 30 474 2776, carita.aschan[at]ttl.fi
Antti Koivula, Director General, FIOH, tel. +358 30 474 2340, antti.koivula[at]ttl.fi
SGS
Mika Richardt, Managing Director, SGS Finland, tel. +358 40 5125 959, mika.richardt[at]sgs.com
Media Services
Kristiina Kulha, Communications Specialist
FIOH, Helsinki
Tel. 358 30 474 2551, 358 40 548 6914,
kristiina.kulha[at]ttl.fi
Tiina Kaksonen, Coordinator
FIOH, Oulu
Tel. 358 30 474 3015, 358 50 364 3158
tiina.kaksonen[at]ttl.fi
The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) researches, develops and specializes in well-being at work. It promotes occupational health and safety and the well-being of workers. It is an independent institution under public law, working under the administrative sector of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. It has five regional offices, and its headquarters are in Helsinki. The number of personnel is about 500.
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