SGS Clinical Research Solutions Receives ISO 27001 Certification for Robust Information Security Management System

SGS Clinical Research Solutions Receives ISO 27001 Certification for Robust Information Security Management System

(IN BRIEF) SGS Clinical Research Solutions in Mechelen and the Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) in Edegem, near Antwerp, have been awarded the ISO 27001 certification for their Information Security Management System (ISMS). The certification highlights the reliability and strength of their system in handling data and providing utmost care to clients. The team has been working since 2019 to create an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS that meets the international gold standard for information security. The certification audit was seamless, and SGS even surpassed the ISO 27001 requirements in certain areas. Additionally, SGS received five CRO Leadership Awards in the categories of Capabilities, Compatibility, Expertise, Quality, and Reliability, demonstrating their commitment to excellence.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 4-Apr-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, announces that SGS Clinical Research Solutions based in Mechelen and the Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) near Antwerp, proudly announced that they have been awarded the ISO 27001 certification for their Information Security Management System (ISMS). This certification underscores the strength and reliability of their system, ensuring clients that their data is securely and carefully handled.

Since 2019, the multidisciplinary team at SGS has been diligently working towards developing an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS that meets the international gold standard for information security. The team has implemented various measures to ensure effective change, asset, risk and incident management procedures, as well as documented business continuity and disaster recovery tests.

Their goal was to scrutinize all aspects of data and information security to meet certification standards and deliver the highest value to clients. The certification audit was seamless, with no comments or cases of non-conformity. Furthermore, SGS even surpassed the ISO 27001 requirements in certain areas.

Thomas Schepkens, SGS Information Security Officer for clinical research services, comments: “We’re happy to have reached this important milestone and this certification is only the beginning of the story. An annual audit means we’ll be continuously developing new initiatives to grow in line with the industry standard.”

This certification, coupled with their recent recognition at the CRO Leadership Awards, demonstrates their commitment to excellence. SGS has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year, receiving five 2022 CRO Leadership Awards in the categories of Capabilities, Compatibility, Expertise, Quality, and Reliability.

SGS is proud of this achievement and will continue to work hard to maintain their high standards and provide their clients with the best possible service.