Trading Statement

Intertek Testing Services PLC
26 June 2002



Date: 26 June 2002



                     Intertek Testing Services plc ('ITS')

                            Pre-close period update



ITS will be speaking with analysts over the next few days prior to entering its
close period for the six months ended 30 June 2002.

Trading continues in accordance with the Company's expectations as set out in
its listing particulars dated 24 May 2002.



                                     -ENDS-

Contact

Richard Nelson                           Tel: [phone]
Chief Executive Officer

Bill Spencer                             Tel: [phone]
Chief Financial Officer

Aston Swift                              Tel: [phone]
Group Treasurer

Katie MacDonald-Smith                    Tel: [phone]
Tulchan Communications



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