Intertek partners with WFSGI to revolutionise global product compliance for the sporting goods industry
02 Sep 2025
Empowering WFSGI members with seamless compliance solutions
Hong Kong: Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). Together, the companies are launching a cutting-edge product compliance solution designed exclusively for WFSGI members, transforming the way sporting goods companies navigate the complexities of global regulations.
With an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, this collaboration provides WFSGI members with a centralised, future-ready compliance solution that ensures speed, accuracy, and expert support. The solution is tailored to meet the unique challenges of the sporting goods industry, enabling companies of all sizes to confidently maintain compliance while focusing on innovation and growth.
The new solution offers WFSGI members access to:
- Global Market Access Portal: Real-time regulatory intelligence, tailored test plans, and recall insights.
- Quarterly Horizon Scans: Proactive updates on emerging product regulations to stay ahead of the curve.
- Technical Help Desk: Expert guidance on navigating complex product regulations.
- Group Testing Rates: Industry-leading Softlines and Hardlines testing services through Intertek’s extensive global laboratory network.
Glyn Garbett, Vice President – Global Hardlines at Intertek, said: “We are delighted to join forces with WFSGI to deliver our Total Quality Assurance expertise to their members. This partnership reflects Intertek’s commitment to supporting the sporting goods sector with innovative compliance solutions that uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.”
Emma P. (Mason) Zwiebler, CEO of WFSGI, added: “Our partnership with Intertek represents a pivotal moment for WFSGI members. With Intertek’s unparalleled expertise and global reach, we are equipping our members with the tools and resources they need to thrive in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Together, we are raising the bar for compliance in the sporting goods industry."
Intertek and WFSGI are confident that this partnership will set a new benchmark in the sporting goods industry, equipping members with the tools and resources needed to thrive in an ever-evolving regulatory environment. By streamlining compliance processes and providing expert guidance, this collaboration ensures that WFSGI members stay compliant across global markets with speed and confidence – from the pitch to the podium – to keep pace with the fast-moving world of sport.
For Media Information:
Please contact:
Shelly Lo
Senior Director, Marketing and Innovation, Global Softlines and Hardlines, Intertek
shelly.lo@intertek.com
Linda Murphy
WFSGI Head of Communications, WFSGI
lmurphy@wfsgi.org
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Intertek is a purpose-led company to Bring Quality, Safety and Sustainability to Life. We provide 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our clients to ensure that they can operate with well-functioning supply chains in each of their operations.
Our Customer Promise is: Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.
About WFSGI
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is the global, not-for-profit trade association for the sporting goods industry. WFSGI is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the industry representative within the Olympic Movement.
Our members comprise sports and sports-inspired leisure brands, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, national/regional federations, industry and trade associations. This represents approximately 70% of the global industry by annual turnover.
The purpose of the WFSGI is to unite and support the global sporting goods industry, and ensure a healthier, more active planet for all.