Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS)

SQS is the leading provider of assessment and certification services in Switzerland. It offers comprehensive and independent services for the evaluation and improvement of corporate quality. It has over 9,000 clients from various sectors, including corporations, SMEs, authorities, and civil society organisations. SQS was founded in 1983 as one of the world's first companies in this industry and has since been a pioneer and a market leader.

Vision and Mission

SQS's vision is to be the preferred partner for quality solutions in Switzerland and beyond. Its mission is to create credibility and trust for its clients in the market, among employees, authorities, or other stakeholders. It also provides orientation and comparability for its clients by offering suitable models and methods as well as its unique wealth of experience from thousands of audits. Furthermore, it supports its clients in building competencies for integrated management systems and sustainable corporate governance by training their employees in a practical, impact-oriented, and holistic way.

Services and Standards

SQS offers a wide range of services and standards for various aspects of quality and management systems, such as:

• Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015)
• Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2015)
• Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001:2018)
• Information Security (ISO 27001:2013)
• Energy Management (ISO 50001:2018)
• Social Responsibility (ISO 26000:2010)
• Business Continuity (ISO 22301:2019)
• Risk Management (ISO 31000:2018)
• Innovation Management (ISO 56002:2019)
• And many more

SQS covers the largest number of standards in all industry and service sectors, with over 100 standards in total. It also enables its clients to benefit from great combination and synergy potentials by offering integrated and customised solutions.

Accreditation and Recognition

SQS is accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS), which ensures that it complies with the highest quality requirements and international norms. It is also a member of the International Certification Network (IQNET), which guarantees the worldwide recognition of its certificates. Moreover, it has various cooperation contracts and agreements with international or foreign partner organisations, such as the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Auditors and Trainers

SQS has the largest network of competent and motivated auditors and trainers in Switzerland. All auditors and trainers are fully trained by SQS and have extensive practical experience in their respective fields. They are committed to the values of credibility, honesty, and incorruptibility and follow the SQS Code of Conduct. They also undergo regular further education and supervision to ensure their continuous development and improvement.