ISO certificates awarded to Harris Ceylon

Harris Ceylon, a household brand name which has been with their consumers for 44 years was awarded certificates of ISO 9001:2008 for quality Management systems, ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management Systems and OHSAHS 18001:2007 awarded for occupational health and safety, after a rigorous process of evaluation of the integrated systems and its implementation within the organization which were reviewed and approved by representatives of 157 countries.

'This achievement not only highlights our commitment, but the emphasis given by us to the quality of our products, where our consumers as well as distributors could ensure that they are receiving nothing but the best', Factory Manager of Harris Ceylon, Sujeewa Subasena.

'This shows the measures our organization has taken as an employer to ensure the safety of their employees, which we as an organization consider as an integral part of us.'

The Systems and Services Certification Business Manger of SGS, Sri Lanka, Batuvita Sumanasiri said, 'ISO 14001:2004 certification is awarded in recognition for the commitment demonstrated for environmental stewardship. Environment has become so important today as our planet has started responding to the disturbances we have done to the nature.'

'We are happy today to see that a leading brand name in this country has taken the bold step to be a quality conscious, environmentally friendly, health & safety concerned in performing its manufacturing activities.'

Rajeev John, Director Operations of Harris Ceylon said, 'With the certification of ISO 9001, OSAHS and ISO 14001, we as an organization can further strengthen the confidence and trust placed upon us by our valued customers in the area of quality and durability.'

'As the market leader in paint brushes and decorative tools the company is committed to maintain high quality standards at all times, with a lot of emphasis given towards the environmental safety.'

'The globally accepted certification for quality standards will enable us to compete more aggressively in the international markets; securing significant growth in future exports.

The company in its diversification efforts is exploring new overseas markets and business opportunities worldwide.' This historic landmark for Harris Ceylon in the industry as well as for their organization has been because of their excellent quality maintained with regards to their production process, management of their employees as well as their environment.