SGS SA is a Swiss CRO and laboratories company based in Genève (Geneva). It holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines of its own and is listed here as a CRO and laboratories.
Key facts
| Sector | CRO and laboratories |
|---|---|
| City | Genève |
| Canton | Geneva |
| Authorisation holder | No |
| Medicines | Not available |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Employees | 5000+ |
| Parent group | Not available |
| Activity | testing, inspection and life-science regulatory and laboratory services |
| Website | sgs.com |
Medicines authorised in Switzerland
No medicine authorisation
SGS SA is not recorded as an authorisation holder for human medicines with Swissmedic. That is normal for device manufacturers, contract manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratories and consultancies.
Contract research organisations, analytical and testing laboratories based in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines does SGS SA have authorised in Switzerland?
SGS SA holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines (as of 1 September 2026). The company is listed here as a CRO and laboratories business.
Where is SGS SA based?
The Swiss location recorded for SGS SA is Genève, Geneva.
Is SGS SA a Swissmedic authorisation holder?
No. SGS SA does not appear as an authorisation holder in the Swissmedic list. To reach the Swiss market, a foreign manufacturer needs an authorisation holder domiciled or represented in Switzerland.