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(IN BRIEF) SGS has been authorized by Bayer Crop Science to conduct corn trait testing in Canada, providing a domestic alternative to U.S.-based laboratories. The move enables faster turnaround times, reduces logistical uncertainties, and supports more reliable decision-making for Canadian … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with Berlin-based healthtech startup theblood to support the development and validation of diagnostic tools based on menstrual blood. Acting as an independent quality and validation partner, SGS will apply its pharmaceutical and bioanalytical expertise to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced the launch of the ISO/IEC 42119 series, a new set of international standards dedicated to the testing of AI systems. The first publication, ISO/IEC TS 42119-2:2025, provides an overview of AI testing concepts, lifecycle coverage … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has finalized the acquisition of Applied Technical Services following regulatory approval, adding a leading North American provider of testing, inspection, calibration, and forensic services to its portfolio. With more than 2,100 employees, ATS significantly enhances SGS’s technical … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired Panacea Infosec, a global information security and payment security specialist headquartered in India, to strengthen its Digital Trust portfolio. The acquisition expands SGS’s cybersecurity, data protection and PCI/DSS compliance capabilities across key international markets and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has achieved SBP accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, expanding its forestry and biomass certification services and strengthening assurance for responsibly sourced biomass worldwide. The accreditation enables SGS to certify a wide range of biomass products, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS participated in the first Saudi Lifestyle Week (SLW) in Riyadh, a major new exhibition connecting international lifestyle and textile brands with Saudi Arabia’s expanding retail market. SLW 2025 welcomed more than 100 exhibitors, with strong representation from … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS announced that Chair of the Board of Directors Calvin Grieder will step down at the company’s Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026. Grieder, who has served on the Board since 2019 and as Chair since 2020, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired the Australian Superintendence Company (ASC), a well-established agricultural quality assurance firm founded in 1969. The acquisition brings 40 specialized professionals into SGS and aligns with the company’s “Strategy 27 – Accelerating growth, building trust,” reinforcing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS’s Maine Pointe has launched its AI-powered TVO Control Tower™, a solution designed to help executive leaders gain end-to-end visibility and control across procurement, logistics, and operations. Integrating advanced AI with Maine Pointe’s Combined Intelligence methodology, the platform … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with the Swiss rowing team 44west, sponsoring their SGS-branded boat for the upcoming World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile transatlantic challenge starting December 12. The crew, embodying SGS’s values of trust, teamwork, and sustainability, launched … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has joined the Global Circularity Protocol as part of its mission to accelerate the global shift toward circular, sustainable business models. Announced at COP30 in Brazil, the company will support the protocol’s implementation with its strong track … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched SGS DIGITAL TRUST, a unified global framework that integrates its wide range of digital trust services into a single structured model. Built around four pillars—Connected Products & Technologies, Digital Services & Infrastructure, Data & Artificial … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been officially approved as a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) under the Cercarbono Voluntary Certification Program, allowing it to validate and verify climate change mitigation projects that meet strict global standards. This approval enables SGS to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS is advancing its collaboration with the Blue Dot Network (BDN), a global initiative backed by governments and over 200 partners worldwide, to promote quality infrastructure that meets internationally recognized sustainability standards. As an accredited certifier, SGS evaluates … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CertX, part of SGS, has been appointed as the main assessment provider for the EU-funded €7.3 million RobustifAI project, which aims to create a framework for designing and deploying reliable, trustworthy Generative AI systems. The three-year initiative brings … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Valencia CF has appointed SGS as the independent partner in charge of supervising quality, safety, and compliance for the Nou Mestalla stadium construction. SGS will oversee the entire process, from monitoring building standards to enforcing health and safety … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SGS has reaffirmed its position as a leader in sustainability and ESG performance by achieving the highest AAA rating in MSCI ESG Ratings for the sixth consecutive year and securing a place in the FTSE4Good Index Series for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and DHL Global Forwarding are deepening their sustainability partnership by expanding the use of Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) for ocean freight under the GoGreen Plus program. Covering around 9,000 TEUs in 2025, the initiative builds on a … Read the full press release →