SGS and Yili Group sign global agreement to advance dairy quality and sustainability

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed a global cooperation agreement with Yili Group, one of the world’s top five dairy enterprises. This partnership promotes full-chain mutual trust and global standardization across dairy production, safety, sustainability and innovation.

The signing took place on October 9, 2025, at Yili Modern Smart Health Valley, with Jian Wang, General Manager, Agriculture and Food, China, signing for SGS and Lyu Zhiyong, General Manager of Yili’s Quality Management Department, representing Yili. Charles Ly Wa Hoi, Head of Connectivity & Products and Health & Nutrition at SGS, and Liu Dapeng, Vice President of Yili Group, attended as witnesses.

Jian Wang, General Manager, Agriculture and Food, China, SGS, and Lyu Zhiyong, General Manager of the Yili Quality Management Department, Yili Group Back: Charles Ly Wa Hoi, Head of Connectivity & Products and Health & Nutrition at SGS, and Liu Dapeng, Vice President of Yili Group (Source: SGS)

Before the ceremony, the SGS delegation toured Yili’s National Dairy Technology Innovation Center, Chilechuan Ecological Smart Pasture and Yili Modern Smart Health Valley, gaining firsthand insight into how Yili integrates digitalization, low-carbon practices and intelligent systems across its value chain – ‘from a blade of grass to a glass of milk’.

During the tour, both teams discussed forage cultivation, milk supply quality, sustainable manufacturing and product innovation, strengthening SGS’s understanding of China’s high-quality dairy sector.

Charles Ly Wa Hoi, SGS, said: “As a globally trusted leader in quality and integrity, SGS will play a pivotal role in advancing Yili’s global development strategy of ‘Comprehensive Value Leadership.’ We look forward to working together to build a sustainable future for healthy food.”

Liu Dapeng, Yili Group, added: “The belief that ‘Yili means quality’ is deeply embedded in our corporate culture. Our long-standing partnership with SGS in food safety reflects this commitment. Today’s agreement is a promise to global consumers – Yili and SGS will jointly demonstrate the quality and reliability of China’s dairy industry to the world.”

The partnership will deliver integrated solutions, including:

• > Safety and nutrition – comprehensive testing, inspection, certification, training and consultancy
• > Laboratory empowerment – specialized training and consultancy
• > Joint zero-carbon initiatives – carbon reduction services including audits and certification
• > Digital integration – linking SGS and Yili systems for seamless testing and data exchange

This collaboration underscores SGS’s commitment to helping companies enhance product quality, sustainability and operational efficiency.