SGS in Hong Kong

We are SGS – 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 99,500 dedicated professionals. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.

SGS, founded in 1878 and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange since 1981, has a legacy of over 145 years of service excellence. We represent the precision and accuracy of Swiss companies, assisting organizations in achieving high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. As part of the group, SGS Hong Kong Limited brings over 65 years of experience and a team of more than 1,000 professionals. We collaborate with customers to create innovative services and solutions, supporting regional growth in the APAC region as headquarters with a focus on technology and sustainable development.

By constantly developing and improving our testing, inspection, certification and training services, we actively respond to the needs of the market and our customers. For example, in 2021, to enable major infrastructure developments, we acquired The Lab (Asia) Ltd., a leading construction material testing company in Hong Kong.

Widely recognized for our undisputed expertise, we deliver one-stop solutions tailored for the whole supply chain and serve a wide range of industries, including:

• Agricultural and food products
• Cosmetics
• Personal care and household products
• Textiles and garments
• Toys and juvenile products
• Houseware and sundries
• Electrical and electronics
• Oil, gas and chemicals
• Industrial
• Construction
• Automotive
• Banking and finance

We empower a quality-driven consumer market, providing unparalleled access to Chinese markets while advancing sustainable development goals. Wherever you are, whatever your industry, we deliver trust among local and overseas corporations, governments, and public organizations to ensure business success and strengthen sustainable competence.

As a leader in sustainability, we are dedicated to promoting best-in-class practices across our sector and beyond. We offer the world's most comprehensive range of sustainability services and have developed a strategy that targets our entire value chain, paving the way to achieve your environmental, social, governance and economic ambitions. Our commitment extends to active participation in charitable initiatives through volunteer work, consistently demonstrating our dedication to sustainable practices, the environment, and the communities we serve.

Global expertise, local recognition

In recent years, we have received a wide range of professional recognitions, including:

• IAS & DAkkS accredited SGS Hong Kong for biodegradability and compostability testing
• Recognized as an external reviewer by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) for the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (GSF)
• HKAS accredited liquefied natural gas laboratory to support Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2030 in the clean energy sector
• Awarded Extraordinary Contribution and Efforts on Airport Safety in the Airport Safety Recognition Scheme by The Lab (Asia) Ltd.
• Awarded Testing and Certification Manpower Development Corporate Award by the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification
• Named Caring Company by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for 15 consecutive years

Industry pioneer, leading innovation

In Hong Kong, our industry firsts include:

• Opening the first virology laboratory for anti-microbial efficacy and microbial filtration tests
• Opening the first skin care efficacy testing clinical laboratory
• The first HKAS accredited construction materials testing laboratory under the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) for the Three-Runway System Project by The Lab (Asia) Ltd

To find out more about how we can help your organization, contact us today.