SGS has been committed to the Indian Ocean region for over 40 years, developing new services to meet the ever-changing needs of a growing and diverse range of clients. Today, we are the region’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services.
Our milestones in the Indian Ocean region
1982 • We begin operating in Mauritius, providing inspection and testing services for the textile sector
1990 • Launch of our environmental laboratory
1994 • Start of Hygiene Conscious Establishment (HCE) scheme audits
1995 • We begin providing certification services and food testing services
2003 • SGS Holding gains 100% ownership of SGS Mauritius.
2004 • Opening of our offices in Madagascar
2007 • Launch of GasyNet – a partnership between SGS and the government of Madagascar to support the modernization of Malagasy Customs
2009 • Introduction of Good Environmental Practices SchemeTM and Good Spa Practices SchemeTM, and start of Legionella testing
2010 • We begin operating in Reunion Island and launch our Legionella risk assessment
2014 • Addition of water safety, and building and housekeeping safety modules to our Hospitality Excellence program
2015 • Launch of SGS Academy in the Indian Ocean region
2016 • Official launch of our vehicle examination center in Mauritius, and industrial services in the Indian Ocean
2018 • Launch of petroleum laboratory management services in Madagascar
2021 • Relaunch of our hospitality program and launch of the Customized Assessment Tracking System (CATS) for audit data management and reporting
2024 • Launch of SGS’s Digital Trust services and extension of our laboratory calibration service capabilities
Thanks to our existing infrastructure and extensive reach across the region, we can quickly deploy experienced and qualified personnel to provide our customers with prompt and efficient services wherever they are.
Our more than 300 professionals speak different languages (English, French, Malagasy) and form a multicultural, multidisciplinary team capable of providing value-added services that meet the market’s evolving needs.
Moreover, as a full member of the SGS Group, we enable local businesses and governmental organizations to benefit from SGS’s global accreditations and expertise so they can reduce risk, increase efficiency and achieve sustainability objectives.
Contact your local SGS office to find out how we can support your business.
“We are constantly developing our services to meet the needs of the Indian Ocean market’s players. Our experience and cutting-edge expertise enable us to help them improve performance and reduce risk, for sustainable and diversified growth.”
Lisiniaina Razafindrakoto
