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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 99,500 dedicated professionals. With a network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratories, equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by experts using the most up-to-date testing standards, we are your perfect test program provider. We offer a wide range of testing solutions including:

• Nutritional ingredient testing – verification of the content, potency and quality of active ingredients is not only required to substantiate label claims, but also ensures your product lives up to regulatory standards for safety and efficacy
• Pharmacological ingredients and impurities
• Sensory and galenic analysis – sensory analysis for color, taste, odor and texture
• Microbiological testing – includes testing for pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, risk assessments and environmental monitoring
• Residues and contaminants – we test for a wide range of restricted substances, including heavy metals, pesticide and herbicide residues, allergens, MOSH/MOAH, PFAS, and more.
• Authenticity and adulteration testing – verification of the origin of ingredients and detection of the presence of unexpected or undesired biological species
• Environmental monitoring – EMVision® provides an interactive and multifunctional digital tool to monitor and in-depth analyze the hygienic status of your production
  

SGS’s Nutrasource product certification programs are testing-based certificates based on global industry guidance to help brands showcase the safety, efficacy and quality of their products. Product certifications include:

• NutraStrong™
• International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS™)
• International Krill Oil Standards (IKOS™)
• International Algal Oil Standards (IAOS™)
• International Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Evaluation and Notification Program (IGEN™)
• International Probiotics Testing Standards (IPRO™)
• Radioactivity Tested and Certified™

Our one-stop solution can answer all your regulatory and claim substantiation questions about:

• Product classification
• Formulation and ingredient compliance across multiple geographies
• Labeling compliance and registration procedures across multiple geographies
• Global health claim substantiation and registration procedures
• Clinical trial strategy and execution to substantiate new health claims
• Novel food registration

Our interdisciplinary team of ingredient experts, toxicologists, microbiologists, regulatory specialists, auditors and inspectors expedite your development timelines, helping you cost-effectively bring consumer-friendly products and ingredients to the marketplace.

Quick facts

Sales markets	Africa; Asia; Central/South America; Eastern Europe; Middle East; North America; Western Europe
Primary business activity	Food Safety, Quality and Service
Affiliated categories:	Auditing / Certification |Clinical trials |Consulting services More

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