SGS to strengthen its leading global position on the cosmetics and personal care testing market with the acquisition of proderm GMBH in Germany

SGS to strengthen its leading global position on the cosmetics and personal care testing market with the acquisition of proderm GMBH in Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 8-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced the company will strengthen its leading global position in the cosmetics and personal care testing market with the acquisition of proderm GMBH in Germany. The acquired company is the leading provider of advanced clinical testing solutions for cosmetics, personal care and medical products on the German market.

Founded in 1994, proderm is headquartered in Hamburg, with two additional locations in Germany, and serves clients in the consumer care and pharmaceutical industries around the globe. As a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) conducting clinical studies from initial consultation to final report, proderm demonstrated consistent growth during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, generating revenues of c. CHF 13 million. proderm employs nearly 140 highly skilled employees who will join SGS cosmetics and hygiene services’ unparalleled network of 45 laboratories and clinical testing sites across North America, Europe and Asia.

Frankie Ng, CEO of SGS, said: “This acquisition supports our strategic evolution by further aligning our global network more closely with the key TIC megatrends and customer demands of the Health & Nutrition industry. It significantly reinforces our leading global position in cosmetics and personal care testing, adding innovative capabilities, strong scientific expertise and enhances our strong reputation.”

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