SGS

SGS is a testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company that provides independent verification of quality across virtually every industry. It was founded in 1878 in Rouen, France as a grain inspection business, created to give buyers and sellers a trustworthy way to verify grain quality. The company has been headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland since 1915 and has operated for more than 145 years.

Its work spans testing, inspection, certification, grain quality inspection and quality assurance. These services are delivered through 2,500 laboratories and business facilities in 115 countries, employing over 99,500 professionals. Industries served include grain and agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and sustainability.

SGS describes its purpose as an enduring promise of trust, summed up in the phrase "when you need to be sure". Independence and trustworthiness in verification are central to how the company operates, alongside what it characterises as Swiss precision. Further information is available at https://sgs.com/.