SGS (short for Swiss General Notary) generally refers to Swiss General Notary.
SGS is the world's leading inspection, validation, testing and certification organization, and is a globally recognized benchmark for quality and integrity. SGS is a joint venture between the Swiss SGS Group and the China National Standards and Technology Development Corporation (CNSTDC), which is part of the former State Quality and Technical Supervision Administration (AQTSA), and was established in 1991, taking the initials of "Notary Public" and "Bureau of Standards and Metrology". The company has more than 50 branches and dozens of laboratories in China, with more than 12,000 well-trained professionals.
Expanded InformationSGS Services:
Inspection: Providing a full range of world-leading inspection and verification services, such as checking the condition and weight of traded goods at the point of transhipment, helping to control quantity and quality, and meeting all the relevant regulatory requirements of different regions and markets.
Testing: A global network of testing facilities staffed by knowledgeable and experienced personnel can help minimize risk, reduce time-to-market, and test the quality, safety and performance of your products against relevant health, safety and regulatory standards.
Certification:? Certification enables you to demonstrate to you that a product, process, system or service complies with national and international standards and specifications or customer-defined standards.
Accreditation: Ensures that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations. By combining global coverage with local knowledge, unrivaled experience and expertise that encompasses virtually every industry, SGS covers the entire supply chain from raw materials to final consumption.
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