Bureau Veritas is an international group that helps clients to comply with standards and regulations relating to quality, health and safety, environment and social responsibility. The organization s network of regional and local offices manages client relationships and delivers a comprehensive range of services that include inspection, testing, auditing, certification, ship classification and related technical assistance, as well as training and outsourcing. It also provides advisory services. Bureau Veritas also is engaged in marine, industry, construction, consumer products, government services and international trade activities. The company has served such clients as Toba, Starwood Capital, McDonald s, Glaverbel Czech, General Motors and Sony. It deploys multidisciplinary skills from more than 33,000 employees in 850 offices and laboratories in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas was established in 1828 and is based in France. The organization maintains one of its United States locations in Santa Ana, Calif.