Why Choose SGS ?

• SGS is the global leader and innovator in verification, testing, and certification services.
• SGS has experience of conducting thousands of audits against third party, industry and clients specific codes and social compliance programs.
• SGS has one of the largest networks of highly trained auditors, with industry specific experience and first-hand knowledge of local conditions and norms. Our global network of auditors enable a quick and cost-effective response in most major manufacturing areas .
• SGS assists clients in developing and executing social compliance programs on sustainable basis.  
• SGS works with your company to understand, provide suggested enhancements and fully adopt and deploy your existing compliance program, or to create a new one specifically tailored to your business needs.
• SGS local and regional offices establish contact with various stakeholders particularly with constructive NGOs to collect vital information on working conditions in an area or specific facility.

SGS Accreditation and Approvals

SGS is a trusted third party partner for many international Trade, Brand and Retailer organizations and works closely with a number of industry groups and individual organizations to develop or monitor programs.

In addition to extensive experience in auditing against acknowledged global schemes such as ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) and ICS (Initiative Clause Sociale), SGS has been accredited by:

• BSCI/AVE (Business Social Compliance Initiative)
• FLA (Fair Labor Association)
• ICTI (International Council of Toys Industries)
• SA 8000 (Social Accountability)
• WRAP (World Responsible Apparel Production)
• ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative)
• ICS (Initiative Clause Sociale)
• Corporate Code of Conduct

SGS Accreditation for Social Standards.

SGS is a Founding Associate Auditor of Sedex collaboratively working with Sedex to drive convergence in audit methodology and reporting .