SGS in Hong Kong

We are 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 100,000 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.

Founded in 1878 and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange since 1981, SGS 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 is our regional headquarters for the APAC region with 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 with a focus on technology and sustainable development.

By constantly developing and improving our testing, inspection, certification and training services, we actively respond to dynamic market needs while consistently broadening our business horizons. To align with the pace of market developments, we made the strategic acquisition of The Lab (Asia) Ltd. back in 2021, a leading construction materials testing company in Hong Kong, further driving local infrastructure development. Today, we stay ahead of market trends by enabling enterprises to successfully “Go Global” and by expanding our services to address the growing demand in sustainability and digital trust.

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

Wherever you are, whatever your industry, we deliver trust among local and overseas corporations, governments, and public organizations to ensure your business success in an increasingly complex market landscape.

As a sustainability leader, we are committed to promoting best-in-class practices through our comprehensive range of sustainability services. Our strategy targets the entire value chain, paving the way for better governance, a better society and a healthier planet. Recognizing the evolving landscape, we are also actively building innovative capabilities with SGS DIGITAL TRUST. We help organizations navigate cybersecurity, AI, data and digital complexity to ensure technology is secure, ethical, and resilient and ready for the global stage.

Global expertise, local recognition

We have received a wide range of professional recognitions, including:

• Appointed by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) as an accredited third-party certification body to provide audit evaluations for EV (High Voltage) Workshops
• 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:

• Among the first to award ISO/IEC 42001 certifications for AI management systems to Hong Kong early adopters, supporting them to advance the governance in Hong Kong
• First to offer specialized Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker survey inspection services
• 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.