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Contact: Katherine Stein
International Business Development Manager
561-998-9115
katherine.stein@sgs.com
The SGS Group is the clear global leader and innovator in verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for the highest standards of expertise and integrity. The company was first registered as Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS) in
The SGS has maintained similar strong business performance over the past several years, making us the fastest-growing company in our industry. Our financial strength has enabled us to drive significant financial investment back into our business to address business opportunities and new client requirements.
With 42,000 employees, SGS operates a network of almost 1,000 offices and laboratories in 140 countries. The SGS Group is a leading force in verification and monitoring services for international trade in agriculture, minerals, petroleum and consumer products, together with certification and other services to governments and international institutions.
SGS also offers strategic services to the industrial, environment, non-destructive testing, project sourcing, logistics and hygiene sectors. As a professional, independent and reliable partner, SGS is committed to the delivery of enhanced value for shareholders, clients, employees and the public at large. Integrity, transparency and ethical behavior are the core values of the SGS Group.
Over the years SGS has expanded its services and the major activities covered include:
· Supply Chain security assessments and C-TPAT Security Validation Preparatory audits
· Social Compliance auditing and CSR solution oriented project development
· Retail Systems Compliance
· Support Consultancy for major retailers, importers and manufacturers
· Product Safety & Design Consultancy
· Pre-shipment inspections
· Testing of consumer products (toys/nursery goods, textiles, footwear, electrical goods, food and household products)
· Product certification (e.g. sustainability of timber sources)
· Certification to ISO 9000 Series Quality Management Systems Standards
· Certification to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Standards
· Certification to SA 8000
· Code of Conduct audits
· Training Courses and Seminars for client management, employees and supply chain vendors
CTS (Consumer Testing Services): Currently the CTS group is made up of over 7000 employees in 69 countries throughout the globe. We continually bring added value to our service offerings by expanding into emerging businesses and becoming experts in areas for which our customers must have third party expertise. The CTS business unit of SGS has the largest geographic footprint within the
CTS endeavors to place itself on the leading edge of industry and technology trends, creating value for the good company we keep. We provide quality and trade risk management solutions for importers, exporters, retailers and manufacturers. Our extensive range of services includes testing, inspection, certification, consulting and training, allowing us to cover the total supply chain and address practically any consumer product or service. To best address our customers’ needs, CTS is divided into four business units: Electrical & Electronic, Food, Hardlines and Softlines/Footwear. We also focus on emerging markets such as Corporate Social Responsibility Solutions, Restricted Substances Testing Services (RSTS), Product Integrity Engineering (PIE) and Sustainability Services
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