Global standardization across dairy production, safety, sustainability and innovation
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed a global cooperation agreement with Yili Group, one of the world’s top five dairy enterprises. This partnership promotes full-chain mutual trust and global standardization across dairy production, safety, sustainability and innovation.
The partnership will deliver integrated solutions, including:
• Safety and nutrition – comprehensive testing, inspection, certification, training and consultancy
• Laboratory empowerment – specialized training and consultancy
• Joint zero-carbon initiatives – carbon reduction services including audits and certification
• Digital integration – linking SGS and Yili systems for seamless testing and data exchange
This collaboration underscores SGS’s commitment to helping companies enhance product quality, sustainability and operational efficiency.
Yili Group is one of the world’s top five dairy companies, Asia’s leading dairy producer for twelve consecutive years and China’s largest dairy enterprise.
With a comprehensive product portfolio, Yili is recognized for superior quality, integrated services, and a strong commitment to sustainable development. The company has built partnerships with over 2,000 organizations across six continents and 39 countries and operates 15 R&D innovation centers and 81 production bases worldwide. Its products are sold in more than 60 countries and regions.
The partners are commited to forage cultivation, milk supply quality, sustainable manufacturing and product innovation, strengthening SGS’s understanding of China’s high-quality dairy sector.
Charles Ly Wa Hoi, SGS, said: “As a globally trusted leader in quality and integrity, SGS will play a pivotal role in advancing Yili’s global development strategy of ‘Comprehensive Value Leadership.’ We look forward to working together to build a sustainable future for healthy food.”
Liu Dapeng, Yili Group, added: “The belief that ‘Yili means quality’ is deeply embedded in our corporate culture. Our long-standing partnership with SGS in food safety reflects this commitment. Today’s agreement is a promise to global consumers – Yili and SGS will jointly demonstrate the quality and reliability of China’s dairy industry to the world.”
