Business Profile

We are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Wherever you are, whatever your industry, our experts worldwide provide specialised solutions to make your business faster, simpler and more efficient.

We provide worldwide, independent services that make a difference in people's lives. Our core services can be divided into three categories: Testing, Inspection and Certification.

Testing: our global network of testing facilities, staffed by knowledgeable and experienced personnel, enable you to reduce risks, shorten time to market and test the quality, safety and performance of your products against relevant health, safety and regulatory standards.

Inspection: our comprehensive range of world-leading inspection and verification services, such as checking the condition and weight of traded goods at transhipment, help you to control quantity and quality, and meet all relevant regulatory requirements across different regions and markets.

Certification: we enable you to demonstrate that your products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations or customer defined standards, through certification.

In addition to the Malta Branch broad range of inspection services, the SGS laboratory in Malta specialises in testing petroleum products. Our lab is ISO 17025 certified for a variety of accredited testing methods, which together with our ISO 9001 certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing unmatched service and our drive to become the most competitive service organisation in our segment.