Since its establishment in 1952, SGS Pakistan has been a trusted name in the country’s agricultural sector. With two state-of-the-art laboratories and seven trade offices across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Multan, SGS continues to lead the way in ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in Pakistan's pulses supply chain.
Unmatched Capabilities and Certifications
SGS Pakistan provides an extensive range of services to cater to every aspect of the pulses trade. These include:
- Sampling, Chemical, and Microbiological Testing: Ensuring compliance with international quality standards
- Inspection Services: Supervision of loading and discharge, draft surveys, and warehouse inspections
- Fumigation and Disinfection Services: GAFTA-approved fumigation services for pulses, ensuring pest-free and safe shipments
- Consultancy Services: Authorized to conduct joint surveys and provide consultancy for Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection
SGS Pakistan is proud to hold accreditations such as ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and GAFTA-approved Analyst, Superintendent, and Fumigator status, reaffirming its commitment to excellence.
Market Overview: The Challenges and Our Solutions
Pakistan’s pulses market faces unique challenges compared to other agri-commodities like rice and corn. With a production deficit of 0.7 million MT against a consumption demand of 1.5 million MT, the country heavily relies on imports. This creates vulnerabilities such as:
- Receiving damaged or infested cargo
- Weight shortages
SGS Pakistan addresses these challenges through its reduced reporting time of just two working days, enabling importers to make timely claims and minimize losses.
Unparalleled Achievements
In 2023 alone, SGS Pakistan inspected over 130,000 MT of pulses, including beans, chickpeas, lentils, and matpe, and conducted 550 analyses. These achievements solidify its position as the industry leader in Pakistan.
Fostering Sustainability and Trust
SGS’s integrated pest management (IPM) solutions for grain warehouses, along with pre-shipment treatments for wooden packaging, reflect its dedication to sustainability and food safety. Additionally, its partnerships with global and local stakeholders ensure compliance with evolving regulations, building trust in the market.
With a focus on training staff to meet international pulse analysis standards and expanding its range of services, SGS Pakistan is committed to enhancing the pulses trade in the country and ensuring a seamless supply chain for its clients.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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