1 Identity

SGS Certified

SGS SA
Moderate — global testing/certification bodyL053
Certification · Est. 1878 · Geneva, Switzerland
Clinical pearl for practitioners
World's largest inspection/testing company. Scope of certification varies — verify what specifically was tested.
Consumer action: Verify at https://www.sgs.com.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Claims without official SGS Certified verification
2 How to verify
1
Find the official mark
Look for the SGS Certified logo on packaging.
2
Verify online
Confirm at https://www.sgs.com.
3
Understand scope
SGS is a global inspection and testing company. SGS certification confirms testing or auditing against specified standards.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on SGS SA's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ SGS certification mark with certificate number [1]
✓ Verifiable at sgs.com [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ 'SGS tested' without specifying what was tested [1]
✕ Expired SGS certificates [1]
Unverified claims
A product claims SGS Certified status without appearing in the official database. Always verify.
The SGS Certified mark is a trademark of SGS SA and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance of SGS Certified
World's largest inspection/testing company. Scope of certification varies — verify what specifically was tested.
About SGS Certified
SGS is a global inspection and testing company. SGS certification confirms testing or auditing against specified standards.
What is SGS Certified?
SGS is a global inspection and testing company. SGS certification confirms testing or auditing against specified standards.
5 Overview
SGS is the world's largest inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS offers supplement testing for identity, potency, contaminants, and GMP auditing services. SGS certification means a product or facility has been independently verified against specified standards [1].

Governance

Managed by SGS SA.
6 What it tests
Product testing (identity, potency, purity) [1]
GMP facility auditing [1]
Supply chain inspection [1]
Certification against international standards (ISO, GMP) [1]

Does NOT test

Scope varies by specific SGS program [1]
Does NOT automatically mean full product verification [1]
7 Methodology
Audit, review, and/or testing process per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs Eurofins Verified
Same: Related certification programs
Different: Both are global testing labs; SGS also offers facility auditing and certification [1]
→ Check both for comprehensive assurance.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview for regulatory context.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All supplement ingredients
11 References
[1]SGS SA. Health and Nutrition Testing. sgs.com. Accessed May 2026. www.sgs.com
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. SGS Certified [L053]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
Eurofins VerifiedISO 17025 (Lab Testing)UL Verified Mark
GP
Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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Publisher: PHIG