The Critical Role of SGS Certification in Custom Medals

When commissioning custom medals for corporate awards, sporting events, or commemorative purposes, the SGS test report serves as your ironclad quality guarantee. This internationally recognized certification verifies that every medal meets stringent standards for:

• Material composition analysis
• Surface coating durability
• Lead and nickel content safety
• Structural integrity under stress

Why Top Brands Insist on SGS-Certified Medals

Consider these scenarios where uncertified medals caused brand damage:

Sonier Pins' 4-Stage Quality Process

Our 13 years of manufacturing excellence combine traditional craftsmanship with scientific validation:

1. Material Selection

We source only SGS-approved zinc alloys, brass, or iron substrates, rejecting batches that show irregular metallurgical composition.

2. Production Monitoring

Real-time thickness measurements ensure consistent plating (gold, silver, nickel) within ±0.01mm tolerance.

3. Pre-Certification Testing

Our in-house lab performs accelerated aging tests simulating 5 years of wear before submitting samples to SGS.

4. Final Verification

Each production run includes random sampling for destructive testing at SGS laboratories.

Beyond Basic Compliance: Our Value-Added Testing

While most suppliers perform only mandatory safety checks, we voluntarily test for:

• Colorfastness: UV exposure resistance for outdoor event medals
• Attachment durability: Ribbon clasp pull tests up to 15kg
• Micro-engraving legibility: 20x magnification verification

Why Global Clients Trust Sonier Pins

Our SGS certification process reflects 13 years of solving real-world medal challenges:

"After three suppliers failed to deliver scratch-resistant marathon medals, Sonier's SGS-tested hardening process gave us awards that still look new years later." - Sports Event Director, Germany

Ready to elevate your awards program with scientifically validated quality? Contact our certification specialists to discuss your custom medal requirements and receive sample test reports.