SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, to enhance cooperation in monitoring the quality and safety compliance of food and consumer products in the UAE.
This strategic collaboration brings together the Ministry’s progressive vision and SGS’s global expertise to establish new benchmarks in product safety and regulatory compliance. It marks a significant step forward in strengthening consumer protection and enhancing the customer experience across the region.
SGS and the Ministry of Economy will collaborate on a series of joint awareness programs covering the food and beverage industry, cosmetics, and other consumer products. Workshops will also be held at universities, schools, and other educational institutions to foster greater awareness about product safety and encourage healthier consumer behavior.
In addition, SGS will handle the verification and inspection of consumer complaints falling under the Ministry's scope of work.
This partnership sets a regional benchmark for public-private collaboration in consumer protection, with a clear focus on raising standards and delivering lasting value to the community. SGS will work closely with the Ministry of Economy to implement impactful, forward-looking initiatives that benefit consumers and businesses.
Geraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, commented:
“We are honored by this Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Economy, which represents a key step towards enhancing consumer protection in the UAE. Consumer safety, satisfaction, and trust are at the company's core business priorities, and we are committed to adopting best practices and solutions in this regard.”
About SGS
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 over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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