SGS Strengthens Automotive Testing Role with Changan Automobile Approval Across Thai Laboratory Network

SGS Strengthens Automotive Testing Role with Changan Automobile Approval Across Thai Laboratory Network

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been officially approved by Changan Automobile as a third-party laboratory for passenger vehicle testing, covering its laboratories in Chonburi, Rayong and Bangkok. The approval recognises SGS’s capabilities across a wide automotive testing scope and makes the company the only third-party laboratory based outside China to receive this recognition from Changan Automobile. A key part of the approved scope is SGS’s expertise in interior emissions and odour testing, which supports manufacturers in managing cabin air quality, material emissions and perceived vehicle quality. The approval also covers hazardous substances testing, flammability testing, environmental durability testing, and material and surface performance testing. With testing conducted in accordance with ISO, SAE, ASTM, IEC and VDA standards, SGS will continue to support automotive manufacturers in verifying compliance, reducing product risk, improving quality and supporting successful vehicle development and market entry.

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 21-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification provider, has received official approval from Changan Automobile to serve as a third-party laboratory for passenger vehicle testing, expanding its role in supporting automotive manufacturers with independent, accredited testing services aligned with international standards.

The approval applies to SGS laboratories in Chonburi, Rayong and Bangkok, and recognises the company’s technical capabilities across a broad range of automotive testing areas. SGS is the only third-party laboratory based outside China to receive this approval from Changan Automobile, strengthening its position as a trusted testing partner for the Chinese automotive manufacturer and the wider global mobility sector.

The recognition highlights SGS’s ability to support passenger vehicle development with reliable testing services that help manufacturers assess product quality, safety, compliance and performance. As global automotive companies work to meet increasingly complex technical and regulatory expectations, independent laboratory testing plays a key role in reducing risk and supporting successful market entry.

A major element of the approval is SGS’s expertise in vehicle interior emissions and odour testing. Cabin quality has become an increasingly important part of automotive design and consumer experience, with interior air quality, material emissions and odour performance influencing perceived quality, regulatory compliance and brand reputation.

SGS supports manufacturers by identifying, measuring and managing emissions from interior materials and components. These services help automotive companies ensure that vehicle cabin environments meet required quality standards and provide a safer, more comfortable experience for drivers and passengers.

The approved testing scope also reflects the wider strength of SGS’s automotive laboratory network. In addition to interior emissions and odour testing, the company’s capabilities include hazardous substances testing for materials such as lead, cadmium and mercury, as well as flammability testing, environmental durability assessments and material and surface performance testing.

Environmental durability testing includes methods such as xenon arc exposure and salt spray exposure, which help assess how automotive materials and components perform under demanding conditions. These tests are important for evaluating long-term resistance, durability and product reliability across different operating environments.

All testing covered by the approval is carried out in line with internationally recognised standards, including ISO, SAE, ASTM, IEC and VDA. SGS’s laboratories are supported by advanced testing equipment and specialist technical expertise, enabling manufacturers to verify compliance, strengthen product integrity and improve quality throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.

The approval from Changan Automobile reinforces SGS’s commitment to supporting the global automotive industry with high-precision, independent testing services. By helping manufacturers validate materials, components and vehicle quality against international standards, SGS contributes to safer, more reliable and more competitive passenger vehicles for global markets.