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Indonesia updates technical inspection and verification program

Geneva (March 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, examines the latest updates to Indonesia’s technical and verification program in an article that also includes advice and insight for new exporters and explains the main reasons for the increase in trade regulations. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, with […]

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SGS delivers expert seminars for exporters to Cameroon

Geneva (March 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, reports on three seminars that offered guidance to export businesses operating in the Republic of Cameroon. In collaboration with the European Chamber of Trade, the Belgian Economic Mission and the National Shippers’ Council of Cameroon, SGS hosted a series of workshops

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SGS secures unprecedented fourth contract for PVoC services with Tanzania Bureau of Standards

Geneva (February 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards to provide pre-verification of conformity (PVoC) services for exports to Tanzania. Signed on February 21, 2025, the contract empowers SGS to provide conformity

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SGS partnership agreement with Hurricane brings integration with SGS D-TECT®

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed a unique partnership with Hurricane Commerce to enable the integration of SGS D-TECT® Solution with Hurricane’s global data intelligence platform – a move that could revolutionize customs clearance around the world. As a leader in non-intrusive inspection solutions for cargo, vehicles and baggage services,

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SGS partnership with SwissCham Egypt creates valuable trade collaboration

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to partner with and sponsor SwissCham Egypt; helping to enhance trade, networking opportunities and business growth between both countries. A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business and trade relations between Switzerland and Egypt, SwissCham Egypt is officially registered with Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity

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SGS Achieves HMRC Excise Registered Consignor Status

SGS is pleased to announce that its trade facilitation services team in the UK has achieved HMRC Excise Registered Consignor status. The award enables SGS to initiate the excise movement in the HMRC Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) with authorisation to raise Electronic Administrative Documents (e-ADs) and generate Administrative Reference Codes (ARCs). The result will

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Exploring ISO/IEC 17065 certification

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, examines the role of ISO/IEC 17065 certification in creating trust and consumer protection. ISO/IEC 17065 is an internationally recognized standard that specifies the requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services. Bodies achieving recognition under this standard are proven to operate competently, consistently and impartially, supporting

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SGS PVoC services align with the digital transformation of Gabon

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, highlights innovative digital solutions for pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) in Gabon and the Programme Gabonais d’Evaluation de la Conformité (PROGEC), for the protection of consumers, fair trade and sustainable economic development. Under PROGEC, managed by the Directorate General of Industry within the Ministry of Industry,

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SGS PVoC program provides expert guidance for South Sudan importers

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to provide pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) services for the Republic of South Sudan. Joining the East African Community (EAC) in 2016, South Sudan’s young and growing economy provides excellent trade opportunities. Approved by the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for the

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Three years of SGS PCA services for Morocco

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to enter its third year as an approved provider of PCA services to Morocco. The country’s market surveillance program was launched in 2020 and has continuously evolved to cover a list of 41 product categories. Recent updates to these include:– Building hardware: these products

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