MPR JOINS CERTANIA: PAVING THE WAY FOR ENHANCED CERTIFICATION SERVICES

The market-leading certfication expert for accessing Asian markets joins the group.

Munich/Frankfurt, April 29, 2024. MPR China Certification GmbH (incl. the subsidiaries MPR International GmbH und China Certification Corporation), a distinguished service provider and market leader of certification, conformity inspections and product tests required for accessing Asian markets, has announced its strategic partnership with CERTANIA, a rapidly growing group specializing in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for MPR, allowing the company to accelerate growth activities.

Established in 2005, MPR has garnered acclaim for its expertise in providing certification services, conformity assessment, inspections, and product testing services essential for accessing markets in China, India, Korea, and Japan. With a strong foothold in the automotive industry and a diverse clientele spanning electronics, machinery, steel, food, and other sectors, MPR has become a trusted partner for companies seeking regulatory compliance and conformity services. This includes e.g. CCC certification for accessing the Chinese market, BIS certification for India and KC certification for Korea. MPR covers the US market with its subsidiary China Certification Corporation in Chicago.

Joining forces with CERTANIA enables MPR to accelerate its growth activities and expand its service offerings. MPR’s management team will retain independence while gaining access to the resources and support of the larger CERTANIA group.

Julian Busch, Managing Director of MPR, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “With the joint expertise and collaboration with other CERTANIA partner companies, we will be able to support more customers in this fast-growing market segment. Being part of CERTANIA enables us to further invest in broadening our service portfolio to our clients.

Karsten Xander, CEO and Founder of CERTANIA, welcomes MPR and extends the invitation to join this unique group to other entrepreneurs and owners of companies in the field of scientific, laboratory, and compliance services: “We provide an opportunity to put their company into a future-proof structure. It is our fundamental aim to build a group for the long run, where strong partner companies flourish, while retaining their identity. With the addition of MPR, we can now strengthen our service portfolio in specialized complex certification services”.

CERTANIA’s ecosystem provides a platform for mid-sized, knowledge-based companies to thrive under one umbrella, maintaining entrepreneurial freedom while benefiting from group resources and support.

About MPR: MPR China Certification GmbH (incl. the subsidiaries MPR International GmbH und China Certification Corporation) is a leading provider of certification, conformity assessment, inspections, and product testing services for accessing markets in China, India, Korea, and Japan. The company was founded in 2005 with a focus on automotive certification for China and has developed into the central provider for product certifications for Asia for automotive, electronics, consumer goods and food. With strategic locations and strong relationships with certification authorities, MPR offers comprehensive support tailored to client needs. Visit www.mpr-international.com/en for more information.

About CERTANIA: Under the umbrella of CERTANIA Holding GmbH, a new global market player is created in the field of Testing, Inspection & Certification as well as scientific, laboratory and compliance services. This group offers medium-sized partners a sustainable home for their life’s work. CERTANIA enables entrepreneurs and owners to further develop their companies with like-minded people, while continuing to preserve their entrepreneurial roots, corporate culture, brand, and values. For more information, visit certania.com

9 Product Standards from Gas Sector revised, including KGS FP111

The Korean Gas Technical Standards Committee has recently approved changes to nine detailed product standards, including ‘KGS FP111’, which pertains to the facility, technology, inspection, supervision, and precision safety inspection of high-pressure gas manufacturing. High-pressure vessels and other products from the gas sector generally require a KGS Registration in order to be approved for import and distribution in Korea.

Key updates include standardizing the separation distance between storage tanks and integrating water spraying devices according to existing facility standards.
The amendments also address the placement of safety valves in specific equipment and establish distances between buried pipes and water facilities in setups using ammonia as hydrogen carrier gas.

These updates support the government’s ‘Hydrogen Safety Management Roadmap 2.0.’

The Korea Gas Safety Corporation anticipates that these revised standards will gain final approval from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy soon and be published officially in the Korea Electronic Gazette. The updated KGS Code will be accessible online following its publication.

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Simplified Categorization of Textile Products for young Children

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) under South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy plans to simplify textile product standards for baby, children, and household items to alleviate challenges faced by textile companies. Clothes for young children generally need KC Certification in order to be approved for import and use in South Korea.

The revision, announced on June 6, consolidates ten product categories into six, streamlining classifications such as merging footwear and hats into outerwear, gloves into middlewear, and socks into innerwear. This change aims to broaden the recognition of similar product models.

Overview of the changes:

Additionally, a new, simplified test method for detecting hazardous arylamine has been introduced to lower testing costs. The updated standards also address societal concerns by allowing labels to include “reused wool” to promote animal welfare and eco-friendly consumption, and provide flexibility in labeling the date of manufacture or importation for imported products.

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Rollout of new Energy Efficiency Classification System for Electric Vehicles

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea has fully launched an energy efficiency rating system for electric vehicles, categorizing 278 models into five levels. From March 31, 2024, each vehicle in the market will display a grade indicating its energy efficiency. This initiative is expected to spur technological advancement in the sector and encourage consumer interest in more efficient electric vehicles. Components and equipment used for electric vehicle production usually require KC certification, KOSHA certification or other certifications in order to be approved for import and use on the Korean market.

The breakdown shows six vehicle models in the top tier, achieving 5.8km/kWh or more, while the subsequent tiers have Tier 2: 54 models, Tier 3: 73 models, Tier 4: 83 models, and Tier 5: 62 models, with the least efficient category managing less than 3.3km/kWh. Annual charging costs for the most efficient cars are significantly lower, estimated at 530 EUR compared to 1100 EUR for the least efficient.

The government’s strategy also includes a focus on reducing the retail prices of electric cars, thereby enhancing market competitiveness and consumer benefits, such as more charging stations, funded by savings from subsidy reductions.

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New Cooperation between SK Innovation, SKIET and Lotte Chemical to push into Carbon Capture Market

SK Innovation, SK IE Technology (SKIET), and Lotte Chemical have formed an alliance last year to advance together in the carbon capture market. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on enhancing carbon capture technologies, focusing on high-performance separator membrane processes, and exploring new applications. Pressure vessels used in this area usually require KGS registration in order to be approved for import and use in Korea.

The goal of the cooperating companies is to leverage their strengths in carbon capture to support their commitment to a net-zero future by 2062, with investments in relevant technologies and a focus on commercializing gas separator carbon capture processes for the petrochemical industry. This collaboration aims to lead the carbon capture market and contribute to carbon neutrality.

SK Innovation and SKIET have already made earlier advances with the use of their LiBS (Lithium-Ion Battery Separator) technology, next to Lotte Chemical’s progressive design of a commercial gas separator carbon capture process.

The synergy between the acteurs promises big steps towards the realization of carbon neutrality for the petrochemical industry.

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