APPL Laboratory – Now Part of SGS North America
Welcome APPL
SGS is proud to welcome APPL Laboratory (APPL) to our network of environmental testing laboratories in North America. Based in Clovis, California, this transaction includes the lab’s equipment, LIMS, and quality system, and enables SGS to begin operations immediately from the existing facility under the SGS network. With this integration, APPL clients now have access to SGS’s extensive network of accredited laboratories and comprehensive environmental testing solutions.
With the integration of APPL, SGS continues to position itself as a leader in the environmental testing industry, dedicated to innovation and client satisfaction.
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How Do We Measure the CCL6
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Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Analysis
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EtO Update: EPA Proposes Reconsideration for the 2024 Commercial Sterilizer Rule
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Food & Seafood Testing Services
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PFAS AND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2026
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First Silicosis Case Confirmed from Engineered Stone Exposure
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ASTM Releases First-Ever Standard Method for Ultrashort PFAS: ASTM D8628-25 Authored by SGS
A significant achievement in global PFAS measurement, enabling accurate quantification of ultrashort PFAS for regulators, industry, and laboratories worldwide. ASTM International has released ASTM D8628-25, the first globally available ultrashort PFAS[...]
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Why SGS for your Testing Needs?
- Global Reach, Local Expertise: A worldwide laboratory network backed by local knowledge to meet your needs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in regional and international guidelines, including EPA, CCME, and more.
- Customized Analytical Plans: Tailored testing protocols to address unique project challenges.
- Proven Track Record: Decades of experience delivering high-quality data to industries across North America.
