SGS Group

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 48'000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1’000 offices and laboratories around the world.

Originally founded in 1878 the Company was registered in Geneva as Société Générale de Surveillance in 1919.

The core services offered by SGS can be divided into four categories:

Certification Services:
SGS certifies that products, systems or services meet the requirements of standards set by governments (e.g. GOST R), standardisation bodies (e.g.ISO 9000) or by SGS customers. SGS also develops and certifies clients against its own standards such as the SS8339 Six Sigma Deployment Standard™.

Inspection Services:
SGS inspects and verifies the quantity, weight and quality of traded goods. Inspection typically takes place at the manufacturer’s/supplier’s premises or at time of loading or at destination during discharge/off-loading.

Testing Services:
SGS tests product quality and performance against various health, safety and regulatory standards. SGS operates state of the art laboratories on or close to customers' premises.

Verification Services:
SGS verification services ensure that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations. Combining global coverage with local knowledge, unrivalled experience and expertise in virtually every industry, SGS covers the entire supply chain from raw materials to final consumption.