Our “VALUE ADDED” commitment

At SGS, we strive to lead in the development and in the delivery of the most competitive, innovative and highest level services within the Certification industry. We commit to provide the most professional audits along with a superior level of service that will make the real difference for you. Wherever and whenever possible, we will share with you the best practices and the experience we have accumulated from experience serving customers all over the world.

Thousands of QUALIFIED AUDITORS and more than 20 years of experience

By working with SGS, you have the benefit of being serviced by the most experienced and most customer focused auditors in the industry. Their experience, qualifications and training guarantee you the most professional audits and relevant recommendations:

  • We have the most stringent auditor training and qualification programs in the certification business. Our auditors are trained as qualified lead auditors in a minimum of three industry sectors and two standards. They acquire the specific audit techniques, the industry and the relevant regulatory knowledge to conduct the most professional audits.
  • Our auditors are required to identify and cross-reference best practices within these industries, so to increase their experience and judgement – and make value added recommendations.
  • Our auditors have international exposure. We believe international exposure increases the level of our auditors’ expertise and responsiveness to unusual situations and industry configurations.
  • Our auditors share their knowledge. They are required to share this knowledge whenever our Audit code of conduct allows it.
  • Each country is unique and has its own customs and specific needs – which is why we recruit our auditors locally. We also require our auditors to speak English in addition their native language.

BEFORE THE AUDIT CERTIFICATION

  • Based on a careful understanding of your company's overall strategy, objectives and requirements, we will recommend the certifications most suitable to your needs.
  • We offer a range of both single and integrated certification services, locally and internationally. We also provide innovative services such as report verification and audit scoring services that measurably increase the return on your investment in certification products.
  • We provide for Pre-audits and Training to help increase your awareness with the requirements of selected audit standards.
  • Our local support staff is available to respond to your inquiries relating to the standard and new developments.

DURING THE AUDIT CERTIFICATION

  • Our auditors will conduct the audits sharing best practices knowledge, within the Audit code of practice guidelines.
  • Our Code of Professional Conduct guarantees you the independence and impartiality of our auditing and certification services.

AFTER THE AUDIT CERTIFICATION

  • Our local support staff is available to respond to your inquiries relating to the standard and new developments.
  • We are your point of contact if you require other services from the SGS Group, such as testing and verification services.

EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD

We can certify your company anywhere in the world in practically any standard.

We are currently accredited by more than 40 national accreditation bodies and authorized to conduct certification audits under these accreditations in every country around the world.

Find local contact information for SGS offices in your country, or contact us via E-mail.