SGS is a multinational inspection, verification, testing and certification company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1878, SGS provides independent services that help customers improve operational efficiency, manage risk and ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Its business lines include industrial inspection, laboratory testing, certification of management systems, product conformity assessments and supply-chain audits across sectors such as agriculture, minerals, petroleum, consumer goods and healthcare. SGS operates a global network of laboratories and offices, employing tens of thousands of people in over 140 countries. Clients engage SGS to verify product quality, test for safety and environmental compliance, and certify processes under standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and HACCP.