SOOCIA Testing Center Achieves CNAS Laboratory Accreditation (CNAS L25975) in Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017

SOOCIA Testing Center has achieved CNAS laboratory accreditation (CNAS L25975). Its laboratory management system complies with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and CNAS-CL01, strengthening in-house testing capabilities for smart meters, prepaid meters, communication units, and AMI solutions.

SOOCIA Testing Center Achieves CNAS Laboratory Accreditation

Recently, the Testing Center of Zhejiang Songxia Electric Meter Co., Ltd. (Brand: SOOCIA) has officially been awarded the CNAS Laboratory Accreditation Certificate by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), with the registration number CNAS L25975.

The accreditation signifies that the SOOCIA Testing Center has established a laboratory management system in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories and CNAS-CL01 – Accreditation Criteria for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories. It also confirms that the laboratory possesses the technical competence to perform testing activities within its accredited scope, meeting the national requirements for laboratory management, technical capability, and quality assurance.

What Does CNAS Laboratory Accreditation Mean?

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) is the national accreditation body authorized to accredit testing laboratories, calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification organizations in China.

Achieving CNAS accreditation demonstrates that a laboratory meets internationally recognized requirements in personnel competence, testing equipment, environmental conditions, testing methods, quality control, and management systems. It also enhances the credibility and reliability of its testing data and technical reports.

As a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) mutual recognition arrangements, the CNAS accreditation framework supports broader international recognition of accredited laboratory competence and strengthens technical confidence for participation in global markets.

Accredited in Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and CNAS-CL01

The laboratory accreditation was conducted in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and CNAS-CL01 – Accreditation Criteria for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.

During the assessment, the CNAS evaluation team carried out a comprehensive review covering the laboratory management system, personnel competence, equipment management, environmental conditions, testing methods, measurement traceability, quality control, and technical capability. The assessment also included document reviews, on-site evaluations, and technical competence verification.

Following the successful completion of the assessment, the SOOCIA Testing Center officially obtained CNAS laboratory accreditation.

Strengthening In-house Testing Capabilities for Smart Meter Manufacturing

For smart meter manufacturers, laboratory capability is fundamental to product quality, research and development, manufacturing consistency, and project delivery.

Over the years, SOOCIA has continuously invested in laboratory infrastructure and testing technologies, establishing a comprehensive testing system covering product development, prototype validation, performance evaluation, reliability verification, and production quality control.

With the achievement of CNAS accreditation, the Testing Center further strengthens SOOCIA’s in-house testing capabilities, providing standardized and reliable technical support throughout the product development lifecycle.

The laboratory supports testing and verification for:

• Smart Energy Meters
• Prepaid Energy Meters
• DIN Rail Energy Meters
• Communication Units
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) products and solutions

A robust in-house testing system enables earlier identification of potential issues, shorter product validation cycles, improved manufacturing consistency, and enhanced long-term product reliability.

Providing Reliable Quality Assurance for State Grid and Global Utility Projects

As a National High-Tech Enterprise and a National-Level Smart Factory cultivated by Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Songxia Electric Meter Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to the development and manufacturing of smart metering products and smart energy solutions for many years.

SOOCIA’s products have been widely deployed in projects for State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), China Southern Power Grid (CSG), and utility customers across international markets.

The CNAS laboratory accreditation further enhances the company’s capabilities in product validation, quality assurance, and technical verification, providing stronger support for State Grid projects, AMI deployments, and utility customers worldwide while ensuring products consistently meet internationally recognized quality standards.

Driving Continuous Improvement Through Quality and Innovation

Quality is the foundation of sustainable development, and laboratory competence is a critical component of product excellence.

Looking ahead, SOOCIA will continue operating its laboratory in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the CNAS accreditation requirements, while continuously strengthening laboratory capabilities, enhancing testing technologies, and improving product development and quality management systems.

Guided by its commitment to “Quality First, Innovation Driven, Customer Focused,” SOOCIA will continue delivering reliable smart metering products and intelligent energy solutions, contributing to the development of digital power systems and the global energy transition.

About Zhejiang Songxia Electric Meter Co., Ltd. (SOOCIA)

Zhejiang Songxia Electric Meter Co., Ltd., operating under the global brand SOOCIA, is a National High-Tech Enterprise and a National-Level Smart Factory cultivated by Zhejiang Province, specializing in smart metering technologies and intelligent energy solutions.

The company’s core product portfolio includes:

• Smart Energy Meters
• Prepaid Energy Meters
• ·DIN Rail Energy Meters
• Communication Units
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Solutions

Backed by continuous innovation, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a comprehensive quality management system, SOOCIA provides reliable, secure, and efficient metering solutions to State Grid, China Southern Power Grid, and utility customers around the world.