SGS to verify Cirque du Soleil´s conformity with Russian safety regulations

Online, March 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Before Cirque du Soleil´s fantastic show "Varekai" commenced in Moscow, SGS was asked to perform conformity assessment and ensure that the company meets Russian safety regulations

As a matter of policy, Cirque du Soleil puts a lot of emphasis on conformity with international and local safety regulations. According to the spokesperson from Cirque du Soleil, "Health and safety are integrated in the core beliefs of the entire range of our company's operations. Cirque has undertaken to position itself as the entertainment industry benchmark in terms of health and safety."

Since its creation in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has thrilled more than 90 million spectators in over two hundred different cities on five continents. With almost 4,000 employees from over 40 different countries, including 1,000 artists, Cirque du Soleil provides high-quality artistic entertainment.

From October to December 2009, the show ran in Moscow under the Grand Chapiteau at the Luzhniki Stadium.

SGS Industrial Services assists international companies in carrying out successful business everywhere in the world, including Russia and other Commonw Wealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, to ensure they in comply with statutory and client based requirements.

SGS provides direct access to the Russian and CIS markets by offering full service solutions, including Conformity Assessment, consulting services for approvals, permits, certificates and licensing for products and investments in Russia.

For further information, please contact:
SGS Industrial Services
SGS Vostok Limited
10/1 Letnikovskaya str.
115114 Moscow
Russia

Vladimir Ovcharov
Head of Product Certification Services
t: +7 (495) 775 44 55
[email protected]
www.sgs.com/industrial

The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With more than 59,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.