A one-stop product compliance powerhouse for the Sporting Goods Industry
2nd September 2025, Bern, Switzerland - The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
This collaboration introduces a centralized, effective, and future-ready product compliance solution tailored specifically to WFSGI members. In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, this partnership empowers sporting goods companies, large and small, to confidently navigate global compliance requirements with speed, precision, and expert support.
- Global Market Access Portal offering real-time regulatory intelligence, test plans & recall insights
- Quarterly Horizon Scans to help members stay ahead of emerging product regulations
- Technical Help Desk to garner expert support on the practicalities of product regulations
- Offer of group testing rates where members will enjoy world-leading Softlines & Hardlines
- Testing services across Intertek’s extensive global network of laboratories.
The new solution offers:
Designed with WFSGI Members for the Sporting Goods Industry
Glyn Garbett, Vice President – Global Hardlines at Intertek, commented:
“We are thrilled to partner with WFSGI and offer their members our industry-leading Total Quality Assurance services. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting the sporting goods industry with innovative solutions that ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.” Emma P. (Mason) Zwiebler, WFSGI CEO, added, “This partnership with Intertek marks a significant milestone for our members. By harnessing Intertek’s extensive expertise and global reach, we can offer unparalleled support, empowering our members to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and uphold the highest standards of quality.”
“We are thrilled to partner with WFSGI and offer their members our industry-leading Total Quality Assurance services. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting the sporting goods industry with innovative solutions that ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.” Emma P. (Mason) Zwiebler, WFSGI CEO, added, “This partnership with Intertek marks a significant milestone for our members. By harnessing Intertek’s extensive expertise and global reach, we can offer unparalleled support, empowering our members to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and uphold the highest standards of quality.”
WFSGI and Intertek are confident that this partnership will set a new benchmark in the sporting goods industry, equipping members with the tools and resources needed to thrive in an ever-evolving regulatory environment. By streamlining compliance processes and providing expert guidance, this collaboration ensures that WFSGI members stay compliant across global markets with speed and confidence from the pitch to the podium to keep pace with the fast-moving world of sport.
Read the full article on WFSGI: https://wfsgi.org/2025/08/wfsgi-partners-with-intertek-to-launch-game-changing-global-product-compliance-solution/
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About WFSGI:
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is the global, not-for-profit trade association for the sporting goods industry. WFSGI is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the industry representative within the Olympic Movement. Our members comprise sports and sports-inspired leisure brands, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, national/regional federations, industry and trade associations. This represents approximately 70% of the global industry by annual turnover. The purpose of the WFSGI is to unite and support the global sporting goods industry, and ensure a healthier, more active planet for all. www.wfsgi.org
About Intertek:
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek is a purpose-led company to Bring Quality, Safety and Sustainability to Life. We provide 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our clients to ensure that they can operate with well-functioning supply chains in each of their operations. Our Customer Promise is: Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.www.intertek.com
Media Contact:
WFSGI Head of Communications Linda Murphy – lmurphy@wfsgi.org
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