SGS SA engages in the provision of inspection, verification, testing, certification and quality assurance services. It operates through the Testing and Inspection and Certification segments. The Testing and Inspection segment includes Industries and Environment, Natural Resources, Connectivity and Products, and Health and Nutrition business lines. The Certification segment focuses on one business line: Business Assurance (BA): end-markets include Management System Certification, Customized Audits, Consulting and Academy. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.