OrthoLite, the maker of open-cell foam insole technology used in performance and comfort footwear, has inked a new strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Limited (Bureau Veritas), a testing, inspection, certification, and auditing services provider, to establish standardized testing practices across its global operations, to “ensure consistency while staying ahead of upcoming regulatory requirements in material traceability, safety and compliance.”
Under this partnership, Bureau Veritas will provide OrthoLite with product testing, inspections, social audits, factory audits, security audits, and environmental audits for its production facilities worldwide, ensuring OrthoLite products and manufacturing processes conform to quality control protocols and supplier compliance measures.
Bureau Veritas’ audits will assess various aspects, including environmental management systems, workplace conditions, factory security, and product conformity to industry and legal standards.
“Collaboration with Bureau Veritas supports OrthoLite’s goal of delivering sustainable, high-quality footwear solutions responsibly,” said Richard Bevan, COO, OrthoLite. “This partnership strengthens our ability to uphold transparency and accountability across our supply chain, ensuring superior product performance and ethical manufacturing practices.”
The multi-year agreement includes confidentiality, ownership of intellectual property and adherence to audit protocols. Bureau Veritas will also work closely with OrthoLite’s vendors to identify and address quality or compliance issues proactively.
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