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SGS’ Cyberlab in Graz earns accreditation from the German Federal Office for Information Security

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, May 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 6-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS announces that its Cyberlab in Graz, Austria is now accredited to carry out cybersecurity evaluations according to Common Criteria for the Technical Domain ‘Smart Cards and Similar Devices’ following certification from the … Read the full press release

SGS Geneva is now a Gafta Approved Superintendent

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, April 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS Geneva announces successful completion of Gafta Standard Audit and is now a confirmed Gafta Approved Superintendent. Demonstrating our technical expertise in supervision, sampling and check weighing for the Agri Commodities industry. As … Read the full press release

Largest Supply Chain for Face masks, FFP2, FFP3 and cloth masks

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, April 2021

Creative Concepts Manufacturing Group Unveils its innovative 5-Layer Nano-PTFE Filtering Technology Reusable and Washable Cloth Mask for everyday civilians – AirGuard™ Face Mask (PRESS RELEASE) BOLOGNA, 31-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Creative Concepts Manufacturing Group announces campaign launch of their new … Read the full press release

SGS highlights its commitment to sustainability through new Sustainability Solutions framework

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 18-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — At SGS, sustainability is both integral to our strategy and has become critical to all our stakeholders. We are committed to adding Value to Society through our own operations to enable a better, … Read the full press release

SGS, TU Graz open non-profit research center aimed at establishing trust in digital systems and products

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, November 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 17-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, and Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), 1811 established public university in Styria, Austria, announce the opening of Lamarr Security Research, a non-profit … Read the full press release

SGS acquires New Zealand-based consultancy company Engineering Control Limited (ECL)

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, November 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 4-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS announces that Engineering Control Limited (ECL) is now part of its Group. Headquartered in New Zealand, ECL is a consultancy company focusing on process automation and functional safety of process systems across … Read the full press release

SGS and Sintali expand partnership to offer simple and transparent path to EDGE certification

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, September 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 3-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS announces an expanded collaboration with Sintali with the aim to grow IFC’s green building standard, EDGE. Both companies will deliver certification and audit services in over 170 countries around the world, acting … Read the full press release

SGS introduces new service that allows international consumer goods buyers to inspect suppliers remotely

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, August 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 25-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announces the launch of Buying Assistance Program to fill the inspection gap in global consumer goods supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic has had … Read the full press release

SGS’ AI powered compliance intelligence platform for the CPCH industry expands to add Canada, GCC, UAE and the ASEAN markets

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, August 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 18-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has announced that its SGS Digicomply, a ground-breaking compliance intelligence platform for the cosmetic, personal care and household care (CPCH) industry, has added … Read the full press release

SGS opens new commercial geochemistry laboratory in Tarkwa, Ghana

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, July 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 6-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS announces the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art commercial geochemistry laboratory in Tarkwa, Ghana. Capable of processing 50,000 to 60,000 samples per month, it is … Read the full press release

SGS selected to review and verify Belmond’s enhanced cleaning protocols

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, June 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS announces global partnership with leading luxury travel company Belmond. The collaboration will reinforce Belmond’s commitment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of its guests … Read the full press release

SGS welcomes Edward R. Zartler, Ph.D as head of its biologics business across the United States

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, May 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 29-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading bio/pharmaceutical analytical and bioanalytical contract solutions provider SGS announces the appointment of Edward R. Zartler, Ph.D as Director of Biopharmaceutical Services (USA). Edward, who joined SGS in May 2020, takes responsibility for … Read the full press release

SGS: Final rule 16 CFR 1224 on safety standard for Portable Bed Rails in the US

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, May 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-May-2020— /EuropaWire/ — Leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS has announced that a direct final rule on incorporating the latest version of the ASTM standard for Portable Bed Rails has just been published by the … Read the full press release

Clothing and footwear containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under EU REACH Regulations may get taxed in Sweden – SGS

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, May 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 20-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Inspection, verification, testing and certification services multinational firm SGS has announced that a tax on clothing and footwear products that contain SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern) under EU REACH Regulations is about … Read the full press release

SGS unveils test method to identify nitrosamine impurities in drug products, raw materials and APIs

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, March 2020

SGS unveils test method to identify nitrosamine impurities in drug products, raw materials and APIs
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS announced it has developed a test method to identify nitrosamine impurities in drug products, raw materials and APIs. In 2018, the presence of the nitrosamine N-nitrosodimethylamine … Read the full press release

SGS SA launches new CHF 200 million share buyback program on SIX Swiss Exchange  

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2020

SGS SA Headquarters in Geneva
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 14-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS SA has announced it is launching a new CHF 200 million (~ EUR 188 million) share buyback program. The program aims at reducing the … Read the full press release

SGS expands into the clinical testing market for cosmetic and personal care products in the USA

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, January 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, Switzerland, 8-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS acquires nationally recognized clinical research organization serving the cosmetic and personal care industry, Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Inc. (Stephens). “This acquisition expands SGS’s Consumer & Retail service portfolio in the … Read the full press release

SGS received the Building Public Trust Award for 2019 at a ceremony in Frankfurt

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, October 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 25-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS presented with the Building Public Trust Award 2019 for the Best Integrated Report in Switzerland at the PwC awards ceremony in Frankfurt on October 22, 2019. These awards endorses companies that are … Read the full press release