ECQA Shanghai Laboratory Achieves CNAS Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025

Shanghai, China – March 30, 2026 – ECQA announced that its Shanghai laboratory has been accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard governing the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

CNAS is the official national accreditation body of China, responsible for assessing laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection organizations. This accreditation confirms that ECQA’s laboratory operates under validated methods, calibrated equipment, and controlled processes, with traceable measurements and properly evaluated uncertainty.

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Accreditation Validates Testing Reliability and International Acceptance

The CNAS accreditation provides formal recognition that ECQA’s test results meet internationally accepted standards. As CNAS is a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), results issued by the ECQA Shanghai laboratory are accepted across multiple global markets.

The accreditation also reflects the consistency, traceability, and reliability of ECQA’s laboratory operations. All testing activities are conducted in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, supported by controlled methodologies, calibrated equipment, and structured reporting systems.

ECQA’s Shanghai laboratory will continue to align with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards, supporting customers operating in international supply chains.

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Expanded Testing Capabilities Across Core Disciplines

The ECQA Shanghai laboratory delivers testing services across three primary technical areas:

Salt Spray Testing

The laboratory performs both neutral salt spray (NSS) and acidic salt spray (AASS) testing to evaluate corrosion resistance. These tests are applied to metals, coatings, and industrial components in accordance with relevant Chinese and international standards.

Coating Testing

Testing capabilities include coating thickness measurement and adhesion testing. These methods support quality verification of surface treatments and finished products across various industrial applications.

Mechanical and Hardness Testing

The laboratory conducts tensile strength testing of metallic materials at ambient conditions. Hardness testing includes both Rockwell and Vickers methods, covering multiple load ranges to support material characterization and quality control.

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About ECQA

ECQA is an independent third-party provider of inspection, testing, and compliance services. The company delivers quality assurance and regulatory support to ensure products meet applicable standards across global markets.