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SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.

We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of nearly 100,000 dedicated professionals. In North America, we operate a network of over 20 laboratories and service centers providing comprehensive environmental testing. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine precision and accuracy to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.

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SGS Global News

Navigating the IMO PFOS Ban: Enabling PFAS-Verified Marine Compliance

With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) banning the use of firefighting foams containing concentrations of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) greater than 10 mg/kg from January 1, 2026, ship operators must now urgently transition to PFAS-free alternatives. We stand ready to support this critical shift with world-leading PFAS testing, compliance services and regulatory insight.

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Recognized in Verdantix Buyer’s Guide: ESG & Sustainability Due Diligence Services 2025

We are proud to share that we have been featured in Verdantix’s Buyer’s Guide: ESG & Sustainability Due Diligence Services (2025), which profiles global providers helping organizations navigate today’s evolving sustainability and ESG landscape.

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Zanzibar Renews PVoC Contract

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a new three-year contract for the pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) to standards in Zanzibar, effective September 1, 2025.

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SGS Engage
Advanced Client Portal for Environmental Services

Our comprehensive customer portal provides convenient access to projects and laboratory results, combined with innovative features like data trend visualizations, custom exports and EDD generation. Get started and explore how SGS Engage can enhance your workflow today!

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SGS North America News & Insights

Technical Updates

THE IH BLOG – Simplifying Industrial Hygiene Sampling

Digital Calibration and Smarter Equipment Rentals High-quality data begins with properly conducted Industrial Hygiene (IH)[...]

Business News

How to Prevent PPI Overloading: Lessons from the Field

When conducting respirable particulate sampling, environmental conditions and procedural factors can sometimes affect the accuracy[...]

Technical Updates

SGS PFAS Academy Newsletter September

SGS Updates:  Missed our latest PFAS webinar?   You can still catch the replay of, “PFAS[...]

Business News

SGS Canada Thanksgiving 2025

SGS Canada – Industries & Environment will be closed Monday, October 13th, 2025, for Thanksgiving,[...]

Business News

New Unit for Our Mississauga Service Center

New Unit for Our Mississauga Service Center Our Mississauga Service Center at 5700 Timberlea Blvd,[...]

Technical Updates

Oh Deer! Findings from Minnesota’s Deer PFAS Study

PFAS in wildlife occasionally consumed by humans is an overlooked, potentially significant source of PFAS[...]

Technical Updates

SGS PFAS Academy Newsletter August

SGS Updates:  Our lab played an important role in a study conducted by a group[...]

Business News

New AIHA Heat Stress Mobile App 2.0 Expands Protection for Indoor and Outdoor Workers

Last month, we discussed the challenges of high temperatures in schools and how SGS SmartSense[...]

SGS Industrial Hygiene
New & Improved Sampling & Analysis Guide with Online Ordering

Our new Sampling and Analysis Guide for IH customers works for you. Create an order or build an estimate – simply select analytes, customize your order according to your needs and submit, it’s that easy. If you are not already registered get started today.

IH Sampling & Analysis Guide

SGS North America Environmental Services Offering

PFAS Analysis from Our Regional Lab Network

Since 2002, SGS has pioneered analytical methods for the investigation of PFAS contamination. Our initial work focused on site investigation, remediation, industry initiatives, and litigation around PFAS manufacturing sites in West Virginia and Minnesota and now, we offer a whole suite of PFAS options for all your measurement needs. As the originator of EPA Method 1633, SGS’ thought leadership on PFAS continues!

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PFAS User Guide

Analyses of Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

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