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LUXURY BY BUREAU VERITAS Established in 1828, Bureau Veritas has been working with luxury brands for almost two centuries. With our Luxury center of excellence settled in Tuscany and our Head Office in Paris, Bureau Veritas is located alongside the main European luxury hubs. Our team of experienced technologists understand the difference between testing a standard product and providing a bespoke testing solution for a luxury product. We help our clients ensure that their products are of the highest quality possible. Our mission within the Luxury segment is to help Brands protect their reputation by helping them provide a quality product which exceeds their consumers expectations. As part of a true global organisation, our services extend beyond testing, we can provide a total global solution for sustainability, inspections, audits and much more.
SHOES
“Let me be surrounded by luxury, I can do without the necessities!” Oscar Wilde
WOMENS SHOES A luxury shoe is more than just an item of footwear, it is a bold statement, a way of adding a personality to an outfit that. However, the shoe has to be flawless, any imperfection or something looking out of place can completely change how that person looks and can a have a drastic effect on the impression that person gives to other people. OUR SOLUTION At Bureau Veritas we understand how important a luxury product is to the brand and the consumer. We take the testing of high end women’s shoes above and beyond our normal footwear tests. We can provide bespoke solutions around testing to ensure your products are global market leading and of the quality your consumers expect from your brand. Our experienced team have worked in this market for generations and will work with you on a 1 to 1 basis to deliver the results you require.
OUR SOLUTION With 17 years experience in testing mens luxury shoes, we have created both regulatory and bespoke testing programs to allow our customers to be able to compete in the global luxury markets, including the rapidly expanding China luxury market. We offer chemical and physical testing of both complete products and parts of shoes, covering REACH/CPSIA, abrasion, flexing as well as fit and strength tests to ensure maximum quality and comfort for your consumer. MENS SHOES The quality of a man’s shoe can be a symbol of power, wealth and how the person sees and tackles their way through life. A quality shoe, can stand a distinguished man out amongst a crowd of people. Male luxury shoes are also very versatilie, they can be worn in formal occasions, worn with denim and worn with or without socks. However, the emphasis is always on the quality, the higher the quality, the better that person feels about themself when wearing those shoes.
BAGS & LUGGAGE
“Luxury is in each detail” Hubert de Givenchy
OUR SOLUTION At Bureau Veritas we understand the stress a Luxury bag goes through during its lifetime, from abrasion from being in contact with other materials, functionality from constant opening and closing of zips and closures, to the durability of the handles carrying different items around. We have a range of tests to not only help you be compliant, but also help you make your products last longer and provide you with the test information to help you make your bags even better quality in the future. LUXURY BAGS When we think about luxury bags, we think of the finest craftemanship, using the highest quality of materials, using a unique design which is hand finished to create something very special. Owning a Luxury bag is not only a functional accessory it’s a statement of owning something which is expensive and quality. Infact, the higher the quality, the more of an investment it can be, Luxury, well made bags are known to increase in value over time.
OUR SOLUTION The Bureau Veritas solution to bag testing draws upon many years of experience, a worldwide network of knowledgeable professionals and a reputation for superior competence throughout the supply chain. Our quality assurance for luggage products includes usability, as well as ensuring that goods are manufactured in line with legal regulations and market requirements. LUGGAGE When someone buys a Luxury item of luggage to travel, they expect far more from their bags than adequate storage. Luggage is not simply a vessel for carrying possessions and souvenirs – they are also a fashionable accessory. However when spending on something expenseive. function and quality are of absolute paramount. Luggage of all shapes and sizes must be durable, functional and up to the standards your consumer expects. Avoiding customer complaints, returns and maintaining an effective, trustworthy brand image.
ACCESSORIES
“My tastes are simple, I am easily satisfied with the best” Winston Churchill
JEWELRY While regulatory standards exist for the testing of lead or nickel content, virtually no industry standards exist for testing the performance and durability of jewelry. Therefore we have developed a range of performance and chemical tests for the evaluation of fine, precious, semi–precious, costume, or children’s jewelry to ensure you comply with regulations and for you to understand how your products will perform for the consumer. WATCHES AND BELTS There is no specific tests for watches and belts, however each of these are made up of materials which are tested for other products. For example watches come under the requirement for Lead and Nickel when in contact with the skin. Leather straps or belts are subject to Chromium VI testing. To make it easy to understand we have put together a package of performance and regulatory tests specific for each of these products, to ensure they are of the quality your brand and consumer expect to receive.
SUNGLASSES There are different global standards required for filters and frames with filters on sunglass products. Retailers, brands and manufacturers must comply with these standards if they want to market their products into the EU, ASIA and AMERICA’s markets. At the same time, performance testing is increasingly in demand, the lifetime of a pair of sunglasses can take a lot of abuse. At Bureau Veritas we have a program specific for sunglasses testing. CLOTHING & SCARFS Consumer expectations are complex and ever-changing. Meanwhile, manufacturers and retailers want absolute confidence that their products meet the high standards for their brand. At Bureau Veritas, we can work with you to identify quality concerns prior to distribution; monitor your private label brands throughout their life cycles; and assess all your products, including textiles and apparel for regulatory compliance.
CONTACT WITH FOOD Any items that have an exposure to food or drink has the ability of contamination, particularly when the items are used for storage, heating or cooling. Generally, the more luxurious a product is, the wider range of materials and finishes are used. Some of which can create a higher risk of contamination. At Bureau Veritas we understand this and offer a thorough inspection and testing of all products that come into contact with food to ensure they comply with legal regulations. COLLECTABLES Over the years luxury brands have launched additional add on collectables into their range, some of which fall under the regulations for Toy safety. Toy safety testing is an integral part of regulatory compliance and industry standards, and it is constantly changing. At Bureau Veritas we can help you ensure you are complaint in this area for all global markets.
OUR SOLUTION Choosing the right raw materials can help define the manufacturing process, reduce costs and speed up time to market. In recent years, brands are looking to be more sustainable. Therefore the raw materials used to make a product are now more important than ever. By selecting the right materials you can reduce waste, cut down on transport pollution and even reuse excess products. all of which help you to reduce the environmental footprint of each item. RAW MATERIALS At Bureau Veritas we understand the complex process of selecting and then approving the use of raw materials in high end and luxury products. With offices and laboratories located in the worlds major sourcing regions, we can help you test at source your raw materials prior to you commiting to purchase.
RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS ● Sustainable Chemical Management (MRSL/ ZDHC Test/ BVE3 / Product RSL) ● Biodegradability Testing ● Sustainable Materials/Claims Organic, Recycling, Vegan Test/Cert ● Durability Services Performance Testing & Certification ● Traceability Audits, Origin Testing (Oritain), DNA Testing, Blockchain (Origin) CIRCULARITY ● Eco-Design EIME Software, LCA, PEP/BV Mark ● Reparability Services CLIMATE & ENERGY ● Environmental Assessment (Waste / Chemical / Energy / GHG / Net Zero/Carbon Neutrality) ● New Energy Test & Cert (Modules, Inverters, ..) Solar/PV, Wind, Geo-Thermal, Electric, Hydrogen ● Energy Efficiency Test & Cert ENVIRONMENTAL CONSUMER SAFETY & INFORMATION ● Safety Testing Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Safety, Flammability ● BV Mark Verification & Certification SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE ● Social Compliance Program ● Training ● Factory Empowerment Program SOCIAL INNOVATION ● Connectivity/Automation New Mobility & Cybersecurity MANAGEMENT REPORTING ● ESG Management OneSource Connect (Clarity) RESILIENCE ● Supply Chain Transparency OneSource Connect (Supply R) INSIGHTS & IMPROVEMENT ● Strategic Consulting & Business Review GOVERNANCE SUSTAINABLE SERVICES
CIRCULAR ECONOMY Within circular economy, durability and performance have to be considered for both the environmental impact as well as maintaining a functional product. Through repairing or reusing, we can all start to extend the life duration of a product and increase the products lifecycle. At Bureau Veritas we can help you reduce the environmental impact, whilst increasing the lifespan of your products. OUR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS As a manufacturer in the Consumer Products Industry, the need for becoming sustainable is now not an option it is a priority for most businesses. At Bureau Veritas we have developed a wide range of easy to follow tools to help you manufacture your products and become more sustainable as you progress through your sustainability journey.
GLOBAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Headquartered in Tuscany, Bureau Veritas Certest is located at the core of the luxury goods manufacturing area. The three testing laboratories and R&D services of San Miniato are completed by an office in Scandicci for local support, sample collection, audits & inspections. Our network of laboratories, offices and inspection centers allows us to serve our clients in Europe and worldwide for the exports of their luxury goods to key strategic areas.
LUXURY HUBS Our purpose-built laboratory in Lille opened in 2020, Lille is home to our testing for Toy, Juvenile and Food contact products. Through our Lille laboratory we can test for regulatory requirements for most the global retail markets, giving you a true global solution to selling goods all over the world. Our laboratory in Spain, based out of Lugo in the North, has developed a detection method based on proteomics. This methods reliability is much higher than traditional DNA tests.When used to test for things like Vegan products, the results are much more effective than DNA testing. Using proteomics, we have also developed testing for organic products and cosmetic testing.
A WORLD OF LUXURY Bureau Veritas is a world-leading concept-to-consumer supply chain solutions partner working with organisations throughout the supply chain. With in excess of 1,600 offices and laboratories spread around the world, we are proud to be the quality managers for many of the world’s leading brands, retailers and their supply chains. TESTING PERFORMANCE REGULATORY CHEMICAL 1,600 GLOBAL LOCATIONS
SERVICES AUDITS INSPECTIONS ASSESSMENTS 80,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE 1,000+ ACCREDITATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS