Coway Recognized as KOLAS Internationally Accredited Testing Laboratory for 17 Consecutive Years

Recognized for World-Class Quality and Technological Competitiveness

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Coway (CEO Lee Hae-sun) announced on the 22nd that its TQA (Trust & Quality Assurance) Center has been recognized as an internationally accredited testing laboratory for the 17th consecutive year after undergoing a transition evaluation audit according to the latest revised standards of the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s National Institute of Technology and Standards KOLAS revised domestic standards in 2017 to align with the revised standards established by ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and has been issuing international accreditation certificates through transition evaluations since last year.

Coway’s TQA Center is equipped with systems and technical capabilities that meet the latest international standards and has been comprehensively recognized for its quality management system, testing capabilities, and facility environment, maintaining its qualification as a KOLAS internationally accredited testing laboratory for 17 consecutive years. Coway first obtained KOLAS international accreditation in 2004 and undergoes renewal evaluations every four years.

Test reports issued by Coway, recognized as an internationally accredited testing laboratory, are mutually recognized and hold equivalent validity among approximately 102 organizations in 104 countries that are members of ILAC. Additionally, Coway can significantly reduce the time and cost required for testing and certification procedures for its products such as water purifiers and air purifiers, greatly enhancing product competitiveness.

Jung Seon-yong, head of Coway’s TQA Center, stated, "Based on world-class advanced equipment and technological competitiveness, we can conduct one-stop processes from product development to safety verification and acquisition of domestic and international certifications, enabling us to provide safe products more quickly to both domestic and overseas markets." He added, "We will continue to strive to develop products that consumers can use with confidence, with the responsibility of being the industry leader."

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