What is the idea behind the quality seal?

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.
Learn moreHow do manufacturers receive the seal of quality?
In order to obtain the seal, a preliminary inspection is first carried out. During this process, the selected products are analyzed and the production sites are visited by trained auditors and inspectors.
All documents from the tests are then viewed and evaluated. A panel of several scientific experts then decides whether the product can be awarded the quality seal.
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Laboratory analysis for more product quality since 1848

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.
We are the experts for questions about the quality of food.
We support you in all questions concerning food safety and labelling of quality criteria of your products and services.
Here you will find numerous products that we have already been able to award with our seal of quality.
These products have successfully passed the quality seal process!
What advantages does the SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS quality seal offer?
Orientation and security for consumer
Support of quality assurance
Brand protection by examining the entire value chain
Brand protection by examining the entire value chain
Increase in brand awareness
Consideration of legal requirements as well as new analytical methods and media interests
What does the name usage process involve?

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.
Learn moreSGS audited services can also be advertised
In the hotel and catering industry, our auditors check hygiene concepts, cleaning successes and the hygienically impeccable quality of food and beverages.
These on-site audits are supported by laboratory tests. If all audits are passed, hotel and catering businesses can give their customers an additional measure of safety with the inspection by SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS.
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Our references for the use of the name “SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS”
We regularly test these products and services.
We are the experts for questions about the quality of food.
We support you with all questions relating to food safety and the claiming of quality criteria for your products and services.