TÜV SÜD AG is a German technical services company specializing in testing, inspection, certification (TIC), auditing, training, and engineering advisory. Headquartered in Munich, it supports safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for assets, products, and processes across industries worldwide.
For the chemical sector, TÜV SÜD provides process and plant safety services (including HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL), pressure equipment conformity, materials characterization, non-destructive testing, asset integrity and reliability assessments, hazardous area classification and explosion protection (e.g., ATEX), functional safety, and calibration. It also conducts environmental, health, and safety audits; certifies management systems (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001); and supports product stewardship and compliance with regulations like REACH/CLP/GHS. Services are delivered through accredited laboratories and field inspection teams operating globally.