Quality along with quantity is the objective of the Association as it continues its rapid growth, Currently the ABWA comprises of over 80 direct and over 2,800 non-direct members through the chapter members in 30 countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. It covers countries from Jordan to Tahiti and from China to Indonesia. ABWA has appointed Johnson Diversey Consulting (JDC) as one of its independent inspectors covering Asia (except for Indonesia) and the Middle East.They have regional headquarters in Singapore, Dubai, and.... China. Their headquarters is in the USA. JDC has representation in over 60 countries. Another appointed inspector is PT. Suhita Jaya specifically for Indonesia to cover the inspections of the branded bottled water manufacturers and training the non-branded small operators/ refill-stations. Within this local indonesian Company there are independent trainers and inspectors from the Police Force, SEAMEO TROPMED plus several independent Technical Consultants trained by ABWA. ABWA does mandatory pre-inspections for new members and mandatory annual inspections for members, conducts regular training programs and Certified Plant Operator (CPO) examinations which are internationally recognized. With the assistance of JDC and PT.SUHITA JAYA, ABWA evaluates and test products, systems and services against ABWA's Model Code, WHO, FDA, Codex Alimentarius standards, and national regulations.

It is also the intention of ABWA to improve and advance the quality of products manufactured by its members and thus create a strong image and credibility for the industry. Having passed the ABWA's mandatory inspection will put members on an equal level with their associate counterparts all over the world. To minimize cost, the inspections will be conducted by country for group of companies. Individual inspections are also conducted for individual companies requesting this service at a different cost structure.

Technical Consultant - Crisis Center
Two items of importance were achieved by Asia in 1998. One is the appointment of authorized Inspectors and Trainers. Secondly  is the appointment of Hidell-Eyster International of Hingham, Massachusetts, USA, as the Technical Consultant - Crisis Center for members in Asia and the Middle East.

Appointment of Inspectors
ABWA at the moment has two authorized inspectors and consultants :

1. Diversey (M) Sdn. Bhd.
   No. 6, Jalan Pengarah U1/29, Seksyen U1, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park

   40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
   Phone : +603 5569 6363
   Fax : +603 5569 6262
   Email : joanne.ong@diversey.com

   Headed by : Joanne Ong, Mrs.

    

   Johnson Diversey Consulting (JDC) Middle East

   P.O Box 61485,

   Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai

   Uni Arab Emirates.

   Phone : (++971) 4-8819470

   Fax    : (++971) 4-8819488

   Mobile : (++971) 50-450 7439

   Email : Abdul.rashid@johnsondiversey.com

   Headed by : Abdul Rashid

    

   Their organization covers the world.

    

2. PT. Suhita Jaya
   c/o Jalan Garuda No.1, RC Veteran
   Jakarta 12330
   Phone : +62-21-73885364
   fax : +62-21-7365638
   Email : Abwa@indosat.net.id
   Headed by : Ir. H. Rosyidan Usman, and Dr. Anton R. Castilani, Msi, DFM.
   Covering the territory of Indonesia.

3. The overall supervision for these activities and for the training programs are coordinated by Umphol Tuntha Obas and Ita Thaher.

The key functions of these inspectors are to conduct annual mandatory inspections on members and candidate members, standardization of the refill stations and refill depots, certifications, and general training.

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