SGS Consumer Testing Services

In the face of environmental concerns, technological shifts are taking place, including the shift to electric mobility. SGS can help operators address key safety issues related to e-mobility projects.

As media and scientific pressure increases on the meat industry to improve sustainability, SGS expertise in sustainability is available to industry at every step of the supply chain.

On April 20 2010, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico saw an estimated 207 million gallons of oil released. The water and seafood product analysis offered by SGS allows for measurement of the impact.

With studies showing a lack of consumer trust in food labelling, SGS food safety services are providing businesses with the means to build confidence by ensuring quality in food and food packaging.

SGS offers a range of services to fashion retailers to enable them to move to a quick response production model. This helps them maintain an advantage in today’s global fashion market.

Media coverage of injuries in US children related to battery swallowing has shown the importance of battery safety in product design. SGS has the expertise to assist manufacturers to meet safety standards.

The updated requirements of Brazil's consumer product safety regulation will gradually enter into force from July 2011.

One-stop sustainability solutions offered by SGS assist manufacturers to meet requirements of the new October 2009 EU Ecodesign Directive, which amends and replaces 2005/32/EC.

With changes to banned substances lists likely, SGS assists companies with chemical testing and consultancy for a wide range of consumer products.

Backed by a network of product testing laboratories, SGS can assist suppliers and retailers to meet the challenges of market access by supporting their entire product development processes.