SQAS is a system to evaluate the quality, safety, security and environmental performance of logistics service providers (LSPs) and chemical distributors in a uniform manner by single standardized assessments carried out by independent inspectors.  Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, centrally manages the system and ensures its integrity and success.

SQAS avoids multiple assessments by different individual chemical companies at the same logistics company, which prevents duplication of efforts and saves resources at both ends. 

This authentication for LSPs who move, store, and handle any kind of hazardous goods, confirms that Agility is compliant with safety and security provisions that are internationally known in the hazardous goods logistics field. 

 “In addition to the AEOF (Authorized Economic Operator - Full) certification, we have successfully been assessed by the SQAS.  This is another significant recognition, rewarding every effort of our Italian organization. We are very proud of this recognition and trust it will enable us to increase our business further in this market segment,” said Domenico Tafuro, country manager of Agility Italy.

About SQAS

SQAS (Safety & Quality Assessment System) is a system to evaluate the quality, safety, security and environmental performance of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and Chemical Distributors in a uniform manner by single standardized assessments carried out by independent assessors.

An SQAS assessment does not lead to a certificate but offers a detailed factual report which each chemical company needs to evaluate according to its own requirements.

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, centrally manages the system and ensures its integrity and success.

The assessments are done by professional auditors who are trained and accredited by Cefic for each type of assessment. They are also closely monitored by Cefic to ensure a continuous high and uniform quality of work across Europe.