SGS SA is a Switzerland-based testing, inspection and certification company. Through its laboratories, technical specialists and assessment services, the company helps businesses, governments and other organizations verify that products, processes and facilities meet applicable quality, safety, regulatory and sustainability standards.
The company provides services across a wide range of industries, including agriculture and food, consumer products, energy and natural resources, chemicals, construction, industrial manufacturing, transportation, life sciences and environmental services. Its offerings include product testing, certification, inspection, auditing, technical assurance, supply-chain verification and training. SGS also supports clients with services related to cybersecurity, sustainability reporting, carbon management and regulatory compliance.
SGS traces its origins to 1878, when it was established in Rouen, France, to inspect shipments of grain. It later developed into a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services, serving customers across numerous geographic markets through operations in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. SGS is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and is led by Chief Executive Officer Géraldine Picaud.
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