Walmart US has updated its Laboratory Assignment List, broadening the range of general merchandise departments in which SGS is listed as an approved testing provider. 
- (1888PressRelease) April 21, 2026 – Baar – Walmart US updated its Third-Party Laboratory Assignment List, expanding the range of general merchandise departments in which SGS is recognized as an approved testing provider. This expanded scope broadens the range of products eligible for testing and provides suppliers with greater access to trusted compliance solutions that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen supply chain responsiveness.
Departments impacted span a broad range of general merchandise categories from stationery and sporting goods to furniture, kitchen housewares and outdoor living – as reflected in the Walmart US Third-Party Laboratory Assignment List, which can be viewed under Retail Link.
The expanded departmental recognition enables a broader base of Walmart suppliers to utilize SGS for testing, providing a clearer, more efficient pathway to compliance with Walmart US requirements.SGS supports these laboratory listings through its extensive laboratory network across key sourcing markets, including Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Trkiye, Vietnam and the United States. By operating close to manufacturing hubs, SGS enables suppliers to conduct testing nearer to production sites, reducing turnaround times, simplifying coordination and accelerating speed to market.
Suppliers of hardlines, softlines and electrical products benefit from:
Expanded compliance coverage across key merchandise categories
Greater access to approved testing in major sourcing regions
Streamlined and predictable testing workflows aligned with Walmart US requirements
Reduced lead times supported by localized, approved laboratory capabilities
Improved readiness for entry into Walmarts in‑store and online channelsThis expansion reinforces SGSs role as a trusted compliance partner to Walmart suppliers, delivering scalable, globally accessible testing services that enhance efficiency, transparency and market readiness.
For further information, please contact:
Holly Wu
Global Key Account Manager, US Retail Solutions
Email: Walmart.Testing ( @ ) sgs dot comAbout SGS
SGS is the worlds leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.Our brand promise – when you need to be sure underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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