APB Lanka receives ISO nod for Quality Management

Asia Pacific Brewery Lanka Limited (APB Lanka) was recognised as a quality brewer with world class standards when it was accredited the ISO 9001:2000 certification by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Netherlands for quality management in brewing, packaging and marketing of beer and stout on March 24. DNV is the world's leading certification body for accreditation in Quality Management System of ISO 9001: 2000.

Having assessed APB Lanka's process performance and effectiveness in the gamut of manufacturing and marketing operations including quality of equipment, raw materials, facilities and execution of services, DNV confirmed APB Lanka's effective management of quality and commitment to customers with the ISO accreditation.

On APB Lanka's accreditation, Regional Director, South Asia and Director, Business Development, Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd, Vivek Chhabra said, 'The ISO recognition is a mark of distinction and we are extremely proud to be given the honour of this accreditation.

Having served the Sri Lankan market for over 2 1/2 years now, APB Lanka has been maximising its portfolio to cater to the various segments of the beer market and ensured that its consumers savour only the best quality brews from its brewery.

The ISO certification is an affirmation of the integrity of our brewery management and functions, and this in turn signifies the superior quality of our beer brands which we offer in Sri Lanka.

It also works to give the company a competitive market advantage in the local beer industry.'

The ISO certification is the one of the most recognised global benchmarks for quality in goods and services and commitment to customer satisfaction.