Cotecna was founded in Switzerland in 1974 by Elie-Georges Massey and remains a family-owned business today. The Group’s international network comprises over 100 offices in more than 60 countries, with a workforce of close to 4000 employees and agents. Cotecna combines the professionalism, reliability, infrastructure and expertise of a long-established, world-class player with the flexibility and proximity of a smaller sized company.

Cotecna provides Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services to the private sector and technology-based solutions and technical assistance services to Governments through Public-Private Partnerships.

Our vision
To be the best worldwide provider of testing, inspection and certification services.

Our mission
To provide innovative solutions and tailor-made services that improve and secure the trade environment and deliver added value for our customers.