Testing, inspection and certification: A niche industry with a big future

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After Covid-19 hit Singapore early this year, a rush to buy surgical masks was quickly followed by reports of substandard and fake products. At Setsco Services, one of the largest testing, inspection and certification (TIC) firms here, enquiries came in almost every day,...

For ESG's director-general for quality and excellence Choy Sauw Kook, Setsco's new mask testing capability is an example of how the TIC industry supports Singapore, whether in terms of free trade, innovation, or the fight against Covid-19.

Stringent standards and a robust accreditation regime mean the Singapore brand is trusted globally, while the pandemic has also played a part, with ESG and SAC observing more demand for reliable, high-quality products. ESG and SAC said Singapore will look to bolster local TIC infrastructure capabilities and upskill the local workforce in support of four growth areas - medical and life sciences, food and agriculture, digitalisation and cyber security, and environmental sustainability.

 

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