SQAS Assessment

The benefits of an SQAS assessment

SQAS (Safety & Quality Assessment System) is an international assessment system developed by Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council. An SQAS assessment ensures that you, as a logistics provider or chemical distributor, meet high standards of safety, environmental protection, health, quality, and social responsibility. 

You will receive: 

• Increased safety – risks associated with the transport, storage, and handling of chemicals are identified and managed.
• Environmental protection – processes are reviewed to minimize environmental impact.
• Quality assurance – a clear quality mark that demonstrates systematic improvement work.
• Health and work environment – procedures are checked to protect employees and create safety.
• Social responsibility – the company demonstrates responsibility for sustainability and ethics in the supply chain. 

The results of the assessment are compiled in a report that highlights both strengths and areas for improvement. The report can be used for your internal improvement work and to give customers a clear picture of your current level and the improvements you plan to implement. 

The assessment process

1. The company fills out a PAD (PreAssessment Document) on the SQAS website www.SQAS.org. The information is used to calculate the scope of the assessment.
2. The PAD is sent to an SQAS auditor who prepares a quote based on the scope.
3. At the agreed time, the audit is carried out on site at the company.
4. During the audit, the company answers a comprehensive questionnaire with between approximately 300 and 900 standardized questions, adapted to the business.
5. The results are compiled in a report that is published on the SQAS platform.
6. The assessment is repeated every three years. 

Delivery

The results of the assessment are compiled in a report that highlights your strengths and areas for improvement, which you can use both internally and externally.