We want to give consumers a “plus” in terms of safety. That is why the tests for our quality seal are based on a holistic approach with various test factors for verifiable quality.

What does holistic mean? “Holistic” means that not only the finished end product, but its entire manufacturing process, including raw materials and packaging, is comprehensively and thoroughly tested. The central points of our process are the seal audit and the declaration audit: declaration and analytical test result must match. We obtain the samples for this directly from retailers (mystery shopping), among other things.

For more than 175 years, the laboratories of SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS have stood for comprehensive and manufacturer-independent testing and consumer protection. To make product quality recognizable to everyone, we developed our quality seal in 1973.

Since then, we have been testing products from a wide range of categories: From food, to beverages, to items for everyday use. Our goal is to contribute to consumer protection by helping manufacturers offer high-quality products. To ensure that you can rely on products awarded with our quality seal delivering what they promise, our testing methods are continuously being developed.

Hygiene, food safety and the correct labeling of products are particularly important for consumers. Even if the legislator makes clear specifications here, the additional claim on the product brings a plus in safety that is honored by the consumer.

The name usage program offers manufacturers the opportunity to advertise defined product properties in a focused manner. The product is regularly tested in our laboratory for defined analytical parameters. In this way, we ensure consistently high product quality. This analysis focus can be advertised as an individual claim on the examined product after successful initial testing.