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The retailer’s U.S. supply-chain effort adds SGS to its third-party laboratory assignment list for apparel testing, aiming to bolster support for fashion garment categories.
Walmart is expanding the U.S. roster of third-party laboratories used for apparel testing by adding SGS, according to an industry report published Monday.
The change places SGS on Walmart US’s third-party laboratory assignment list for apparel. Third-party testing is commonly used to verify that garments meet required specifications, such as material and quality standards, before products move through distribution and retail.
In the report, the added listing is described as an upgrade to SGS’ ability to support Walmart suppliers across multiple fashion apparel categories. That implies Walmart’s supplier testing workflow may draw on several testing providers, with SGS now included as one of the approved options.
The report frames the update as a practical sourcing and compliance step rather than a new program on the consumer side. For supplier networks, having additional approved laboratories can reduce friction when brands and factories need testing coverage that fits schedules and production plans.
Walmart did not disclose, in the published post referenced by the report, details such as which specific apparel categories are covered by the assignment list, the geographic scope of testing, the standards SGS is evaluated against, or how the addition changes Walmart’s timelines or costs.
For the broader retail and sourcing sector, expanding lists of accredited laboratories is part of a continuing effort to manage variability in product quality across global supply chains. As apparel programs and compliance expectations evolve, retailers often adjust which third parties can perform testing so that suppliers can meet requirements without delays.
What to watch next is whether Walmart and SGS provide more granular information about the scope of the assignment list, including any category-specific requirements, accreditation status, or testing turnaround expectations. Buyers and suppliers will also watch whether Walmart’s approval process indicates further additions to its laboratory network.
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