SGS U.S. Testing Company (SGS USTC) has long been recognized as a major source for independent testing, technical and research services. The firm specializes in material testing and product engineering, product safety, quality assurance, biological, chemical and environmental services.

Headquarters and laboratories are located in Fairfield, New Jersey, with branch laboratories in Los Angeles, California and Tulsa, Oklahoma. SGS USTC is a member of the Société Generale de Surveillance (SGS) Group, one of the world's foremost testing, inspection and certification companies.

While continuing to expand its core business, the SGS Group has entered new business sectors that are less dependent on trade, such as services to the insurance industry, certification, services to the environment, healthcare and biosciences.

In addition, the SGS Group develops tailor-made programmes for governments and international institutions, including import and export verification, services to customs and investment monitoring. All SGS services have two important characteristics in common: they help to minimize risks and they provide assessment, verification and advice of an independent nature.

The SGS Group's development strategy is to increase its range of services and geographical coverage by developing new activities with promising long-term prospects.