Founded in Antwerp in 1828, in what is today Belgium, the Information Office for Maritime Insurance had a simple mission: to give shipping underwriters up-to-date information on premiums in use at commercial centers and provide precise information on the state of ships and equipment.

In 1829, the company was renamed Bureau Veritas, adopted the emblem of Truth as its official logo and published its first Register of some 10, 000 ships. In 1833 the head office transferred from Antwerp to Paris, where a branch office was set up in 1830.

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC), delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

As a trusted partner, Bureau Veritas offers innovative solutions that go beyond simple compliance with regulations and standards, reducing risk, improving performance and promoting sustainable development. Bureau Veritas core values include integrity and ethics, impartial counsel and validation, customer focus and safety at work. Bureau Veritas is recognized and accredited by major national and international organizations.

Our 2016 revenue: '4.55 billion with 69, 000 employees word wide. We have 1, 400 offices and laboratories, in 140 countries. We have 400, 000 clients in 8 global businesses with leadership positions. Bureau Veritas is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Stock symbol: BVI).