In the latest of our series of Lab Focus articles we explore SGS's lab facilities in Korea.
SGS opened its first lab in Korea in 1998. Today, with 420 employees across the country, we have a network of seven offices and ten laboratories. Our head office is in Seoul, supported by offices in Anyang, Gunpo, Kimhae, Daejeon, Kiheung, Gumi, GwangJu, as well as the following laboratory facilities:
Anyang - 8,400 m
Gunpo - 4 laboratories totaling 5,300 m
Kiheung - 4 laboratories totaling 2,800 m
Kimhae - 960m
Services and types of consumer products tested by our laboratories in Korea include:
Wireless, EMC, safety and reliability testing:
Electrical & electronic products
IT Products
Trains
Vehicles
Shipbuilding
Military
Atomic products
Semi-conductor products
Chemical analysis on hardline and softline products including, but not exclusively:
Electrical & electronic products
Semi-conductors
Textiles
Leather
Clothes
Shoes
Toys
Stationery
Cosmetics
Key Services
Verification
Testing
Certification
Consulting
Inspection
Factory assessment
Accreditations and Approvals
Our laboratories deliver services that are accredited to many international standards, including:
ISO 17025 by KOLAS and A2LA
RRA, FCC/IC, CE Accreditation Laboratory
GCF/PTCRB Authorized Test Laboratory
CTIA Authorized Test Laboratory
WiFi Alliance Authorized Test Laboratory
Bluetooth SIG Authorized Test Laboratory
NFC Forum Authorized Test Laboratory
WPC(Qi) Authorized Test Laboratory
KEPIC(EN,MF) Authorized Test Laboratory
ISTA Authorized Test Laboratory
KoFONS Authorized Test Laboratory
CPSC Authorized Test Laboratory
Do you want to keep up to date with the latest news, views and issues? Join our LinkedIn community and be part of the conversation.
For more information, please contact SGS Korea Labs.
SGS SA published this content on 11 July 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 11 July 2016 06:23:01 UTC.
Original documenthttp://www.sgs.com/en/news/2016/07/sgs-korea-a-closer-look-at-the-laboratories
Public permalinkhttp://www.publicnow.com/view/9E0464D807DE348A13A26CFFAFEE83D69E3488D5
SGS SA is a Switzerland-based company that provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Inspection comprises checking the condition and weight of traded goods at transshipment, quality and quantity control, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Testing services are provided through a global network of testing facilities and test the quality, safety and performance of products against health, safety and regulatory standards. Certification services confirm if products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations or customer defined standards. Verification focuses on ensuring that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations. Additionally, the Company offers training services through SGS Academy.
SGS SA 
