Brussels Training Prepares New Accredited Assessors for the Safety & Quality Assessment for Sustainability

Risk assessment and preventive action are essential in logistics and transport to protect people, the environment, and company reputation, while ensuring compliance and supporting sustainability goals. Accredited Assessors for the Safety & Quality Assessment for Sustainability (SQAS) play a key role in ensuring these assessments remain consistent and reliable across Europe.

The recent in-person training in Brussels, held at the Cefic offices from 18 to 21 May 2026, prepared future accredited SQAS Assessors to deliver credible, and high-quality assessments across the chemical logistics supply chain.

Key outcomes of the programme included:

• Strengthened ability to apply the SQAS methodology consistently across countries and sectors
• Practical preparation to deliver reliable assessments aligned with safety, health, environment, security, quality, and CSR expectations
• A shared understanding of assessment standards through technical input, exercises, and peer exchange

About the SQAS assessor accreditation pathway

The training is part of the accreditation pathway for the Safety & Quality Assessment for Sustainability (SQAS) programme, an initiative of the Cefic. SQAS evaluates logistics service providers such as road and rail carriers, warehouses, tank cleaning stations, and distributors on their safety and sustainability performance.

Following the guidance part, the SQAS Assessor Accreditation Exam phase started on 21 May. Candidates first complete a written examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, open questions, and an individual interview with the accreditation panel. This is followed by a dedicated online GHG measurement exercise. Candidates must then successfully pass the e-examinations for each SQAS module they wish to assess in the future.

The process continues with the practical qualification phase, which includes observing a live SQAS assessment and carrying out an SQAS assessment under the supervision of an experienced SQAS Assessor.

SQAS assessor accreditation is granted only after successfully completing all these steps. This rigorous process helps maintain the high quality, integrity, and professionalism expected from the SQAS system and from the assessors supporting the chemical supply chain worldwide.

Stay tuned for future SQAS trainings!