What is SQAS?
An assessment scheme for chemical companies to evaluate the safety, environmental, security, quality, and sustainability performance of logistics service providers and distributors.
Developed by Cefic, SQAS is a globally recognised system that assesses logistics service providers and chemical distributors across key areas including health, safety, environment, quality, security, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility, helping drive supply chain excellence.
With 30 years of experience and a global network of independent assessors, SQAS serves as an industry benchmark for responsible and sustainable chemical transport and logistics.
SQAS currently covers Europe only. If you are a logistics service provider or chemical distributor based outside the European continent, you cannot be assessed using SQAS. However, if you are based in one of the countries below, you can find equivalent evaluation systems inspired by the European SQAS system:
- South Africa: www.caia.co.za/sqas/
- Gulf area: https://www.gulfsqas.com/
- China: http://www.crsas.org.cn/ (for Road transport); https://www.cwsas.org.cn/ (for Warehousing)
- Brazil: https://www.associquim.org.br/o-que-e-prodir/
Mission
For chemicals logistics and transportation to be safe, secure and sustainable across Europe.
Vision
Bring together relevant stakeholders to build a credible and effective system to make our vision a reality.
Risk assessment, emergency preparedness, personal protective equipment, etc.
Waste management, emissions, hazardous substances, etc.
Site security, supply chain security, information security, etc.
Ethics and anti-corruption, labour practices, community engagement, etc.
Training and competence, document control, customer feedback, etc.
“To achieve the highest performance in chemical transport and logistics, it is essential to prioritise safety and environmental responsibility. SQAS provides a standardised framework to evaluate and improve environmental performance, achieve sustainability goals and enable companies to deliver superior service.”
Gerhard Bruss
Head of Global Transportation & Distribution Safety - BASF
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Relevant resources
Resources