What is this organisation?

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance S.A. (SGS) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 538271924019-86. Entity form: S.A..

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Companies & groups".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in Switzerland, Baar.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 538271924019-86.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 538271924019-86 · Switzerland

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance S.A.

SGS

Stated objectives

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Established in 1878, SGS transformed grain trading in Europe by offering innovative agricultural inspection services. From our beginnings in 1878 as a g…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2016-10-21

Last updated

2026-02-26

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Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: SGS Société Générale de Surveillance S.A. (SGS) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 538271924019-86. Entity form: S.A..
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Companies & groups".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in Switzerland, Baar.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Established in 1878, SGS transformed grain trading in Europe by offering innovative agricultural inspection services. From our beginnings in 1878 as a g…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 538271924019-86.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-09 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU