(IN BRIEF) SGS, a leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification, has launched the industry’s most comprehensive suite of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) testing services, addressing a wide range of industries such as consumer goods, electronics, food, and the environment. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Brightsight, an SGS company, has received official recognition from EMVCo for its Singapore facility, making it an authorized laboratory for conducting EMV security evaluations on platforms and applications (ICC). This accreditation allows Brightsight to provide local and international … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ASIA, Brightsight, EMVCo, Kai-Fan Chang, partnership, Payment Security Certification, SECURITY, SGS, Singapore
(IN BRIEF) SGS celebrates three years of supporting Morocco’s Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) program, which ensures compliance with national standards across 419 product categories. The program, launched by Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, protects consumers and promotes fair competition … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved by SIX Swiss Exchange as one of only two sustainability experts to act as official reviewers for the new ‘1.5°C Climate Equity’ flag. This flag allows Swiss-listed companies to demonstrate their commitment to limiting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Climate Equity Flag, Efforts, Géraldine Picaud, partnership, SGS, SIX Swiss Exchange, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hiringa Energy has launched the first hydrogen refueling station in New Zealand as part of a broader initiative to establish Australasia’s first hydrogen refueling network. This network, powered by renewable electricity, aims to support the transition to net-zero … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with Stronger Together to develop a training course aimed at enhancing the skills of auditors in detecting and reporting forced labor. The “Detecting and Reporting Forced Labor: Guidance for Auditing” course, now publicly available, equips … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Switzerland
Tagged Auditors, Forced Labor Detection Skills, human rights, Jantine Werdmuller von Elgg, Laurent Corbaz, partnership, SGS, Stronger Together, sustainability, training program
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded up to 800,000 euros per project in the SSH Open Competition L, aimed at researchers who earned their PhD at least 15 years ago. With over 40 million euros in total … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Experienced Researchers, NWO, SGS, SSH Open Competition L
(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced its acquisition of Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC), a prominent Clinical Research Organization specializing in advanced clinical testing for the cosmetics industry. Founded in 1990 and based in France, IEC operates across Europe, Asia, and Africa, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Cosmetics Testing, Etienne Camel, France, Géraldine Picaud, Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC), leadership, partnership, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGS has formed a partnership with Jetoil, a leading fuel retailer in Greece with 113 gas stations. Through this collaboration, SGS will implement its Fuel Quality Certification Program, known as the Seal of Quality, across all Jetoil stations. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has expanded its laboratory in Birsfelden, Switzerland, to offer comprehensive stability studies as part of its biopharmaceutical service portfolio. Effective February 2024, the enhanced facility provides integrated services including controlled temperature storage and various analytical tests, ensuring … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched multiple sustainable initiatives across North America aimed at extracting critical battery metals more responsibly. These efforts include pioneering environmentally friendly methods for mining nickel and cobalt sulfates from the seafloor with The Metals Company, supporting … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced a comprehensive solution to support organizations in complying with the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) in the United States. MoCRA, which expands the FDA’s authority over cosmetic products, imposes new requirements on manufacturers and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Comprehensive Solution, MoCRA Compliance, SGS
(IN BRIEF) SGS has once again achieved an outstanding A- Leadership score in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2023 assessment, positioning itself among the top 17% of companies in the specialized professional services sector. This recognition underscores SGS’s commitment to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged A- Leadership Score, Awards, Environmental Excellence, Javier López Gómez, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) and Uganda’s National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) have granted approval to SGS to offer Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) services for equipment and materials intended for Oil and Gas projects in Uganda. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS, a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services for the railway sector, has introduced its Rail Services page on SGS.com, offering a wealth of information on its comprehensive services tailored to the railway industry. Recognizing the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS’s flammability testing laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, has received approval from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) as an Accepted Independent Laboratory. This accreditation allows SGS to offer a comprehensive range of flammability testing, inspection, and certification … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS, a leading global inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, has named Ariel Bauer as the Group Vice President of Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability. In his new role, Ariel will be responsible for devising and executing communication … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Ariel Bauer, leadership, SGS, Vice President
(IN BRIEF) SGS has signed an agreement to sell its US powertrain testing operations to Columbia River Partners, a private equity firm specializing in industrials, business services, and IT services. The divested operations encompass combustion engine services, powertrain component testing, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Columbia River, divestment, Frankie Ng, partnership, SGS, US Powertrain Testing Operations
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been accredited by the IOAS (International Organic Accreditation Service) as an independent third-party certification body to issue certificates for Textile Exchange standards in new regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. This expanded geographical reach … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged accreditation, Exchange Standards, IOAS, partnership, SGS, sustainability, textile, Yvonne Tse
(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with EcoSeaStems to introduce ReefTox, an ecotoxicology test for evaluating the impact of cosmetics products on corals. Developed by biologist Vincent Bourgeteau, ReefTox assesses the toxicity of cosmetics products on 50 coral species found in … Read the full press release
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