Walmart U.S. has expanded its Third-Party Laboratory Assignment List to recognize SGS across more general merchandise categories, giving a wider range of suppliers an approved, near-source testing option for compliance.
Key Takeaways
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The updated list allows more Walmart suppliers in departments like stationery, sporting goods, furniture, kitchen housewares and outdoor living to use SGS as an approved testing provider.
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SGS’s lab network across major sourcing markets (including multiple Asian hubs and the U.S.) lets suppliers test closer to production, cutting turnaround times and simplifying coordination.
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The expansion is designed to streamline compliance workflows, reduce lead times and improve suppliers’ readiness for Walmart’s in-store and online channels.
