SGS SUPERVISE GOZETME ETUD KONTROL SERVISLERI A.S.

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

SGS SUPERVISE GOZETME ETUD KONTROL SERVISLERI A.S. is the Turkish subsidiary of SGS S.A., a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, SGS is recognized as the world's leading company for quality and integrity services.

The company provides a wide range of specialized services across numerous industries. These services include, but are not limited to, product inspection and testing, system and process certification, verification of conformity, and technical consulting. SGS helps businesses and governments ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of products, services, and systems with national and international standards and regulations. With a global network of offices and laboratories, SGS offers expertise in areas such as agriculture and food, chemicals, construction, consumer goods, energy, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and more, contributing to risk reduction, improved efficiency, and market access for its clients.

TYPE OF BUSINESS

SGS SUPERVISE GOZETME ETUD KONTROL SERVISLERI A.S. is a **service provider**. It is neither a factory (manufacturer) nor a trader (merchant or distributor). Its primary function is to offer independent professional services.

SGS SUPERVISE GOZETME ETUD KONTROL SERVISLERI A.S. (SGS Turkey) does not produce or sell physical products in the traditional manufacturing sense. As a leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, it provides a comprehensive range of services across various industries. These services can be categorized as follows:

Inspection Services

- Pre-shipment inspections

- During production inspections

- Loading and unloading supervision

- Quantity and quality verification

- Damage surveys

- Technical inspections

- Vendor inspections

Testing Services

- Laboratory testing of materials, products, and substances

- Chemical analysis

- Physical and mechanical testing

- Microbiological testing

- Environmental testing

- Non-destructive testing (NDT)

- Food and agricultural product testing

Certification Services

- Management system certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001)

- Product certifications (e.g., CE marking, specific industry standards)

- System and service certifications

- Sustainability and carbon footprint verification

- Personnel certification

Verification Services

- Trade transaction verification

- Compliance verification (regulatory, contractual)

- Responsible sourcing and supply chain verification

- Data verification

Audit Services

- Supplier audits

- Compliance audits

- Social audits (e.g., SA8000, SMETA)

- Environmental audits

- Information security audits

- Energy audits

Training Services

- Public and in-house training courses on various standards, management systems, and industry-specific topics (e.g., quality management, environmental management, occupational health and safety)

Consulting and Technical Services

- Technical assistance and expert advice

- Risk management services

- Supply chain optimization

- Asset integrity management

- Due diligence services