LG Electronics Recognized as Automotive Software Testing Organization by TUV Rheinland

LG Electronics SW Certification Lab Secures Expertise and Credibility to Analyze and Evaluate Automotive SW Functions

LG Electronics was recently recognized by the global testing and certification organization TUV Rheinland as an authorized testing laboratory (TUV Rheinland Appointed Lab.) to verify how well the functional safety of automotive software meets the international standard ISO 26262-6. LG Electronics CTO Vice President Kim Byung-hoon (right) and Frank Juettner, CEO of TUV Rheinland Korea, are posing together for a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] LG Electronics has secured expertise and credibility to analyze and evaluate automotive software (SW) functions.

LG Electronics announced on the 2nd that its subsidiary 'SW Accredited Testing Laboratory' was recently recognized by TUV Rheinland as an accredited testing institution to verify how well automotive SW functional safety meets the international standard ISO 26262-6.

TUV Rheinland, a global testing and certification organization, designates testing institutions by strictly evaluating various factors such as testing environment, equipment, capabilities, and processes. LG Electronics is the first to be recognized by TUV Rheinland as a testing institution for automotive SW functional safety (ISO 26262-6).

Considering that many automakers require parts certified by TUV Rheinland, LG Electronics obtained additional verification of its ISO 26262-6 testing capabilities from TUV Rheinland last year, following accreditation from the Korea Accreditation Board under the National Institute of Technology and Standards.

With the testing qualification acquired this time, LG Electronics has not only actively responded to the demands of global automakers but also created an opportunity to further strengthen its business competitiveness and position in the automotive SW sector.

Previously, LG Electronics had obtained accredited testing qualifications from the Korea Accreditation Board to test not only automotive SW functional safety (ISO 26262-6) but also SW functional safety (IEC 61508-3) and quality measurement (ISO/IEC 25023) for electrical and electronic products. The accredited test reports issued by the SW Accredited Testing Laboratory are recognized under the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement, granting them the same validity as reports issued by accredited testing institutions in over 70 countries including the United States and Europe, thus holding international credibility.

Kim Byung-hoon, Vice President and CTO of LG Electronics, said, “We are pleased to have our capabilities to conduct accredited testing of automotive SW functional safety recognized by TUV Rheinland this year, following the Korea Accreditation Board last year,” adding, “We will continue to secure world-class automotive SW capabilities to provide differentiated customer experiences based on trust.”

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