The main laboratory of Xiamen Baofeng Group Co., Ltd. successfully achieved CNAS accreditation.
Xiamen Baofeng Group Co., Ltd obtained approval from the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and received the Certificate of Laboratory Accreditation (Registration No.: CNAS L20072) on February 1, 2024 for its central laboratory. This confirms that the company complies with international standards in its management system and has the ability to test to international standards as well as issue credible reports in the industry.
The CNAS accreditation of the central laboratory includes several professional tests to evaluate the migration of substances such as formaldehyde, melamine, plasticizers, epichlorohydrin and others. In addition, it is also responsible for analyzing the impact that beverages have on metal coatings used in food packaging. This ensures the quality and safety of the use of easy-open aluminum lids in the final products for our customers.
Scope of validity of the certification obtained by the National Council for Accreditation of Services (CNAS).
Xiamen Baofeng Group Co., Ltd, a leading producer of easy-open aluminum closures in China, invested RMB 7 million in July 2020 to establish a central laboratory with 400 square meters. This laboratory includes research areas such as coatings, metal materials and food packaging safety. Since its establishment, the lab has been focusing on in-depth study of paint coatings, metallic materials and safety in the use of food packaging closures.
The main laboratory focuses on the investment and construction of hardware and software, giving them great importance. In the hardware area, it has highly advanced instruments and equipment in the industry, such as a gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometer (GC-MS), high-performance ion chromatographs (HPIC), high-performance liquid chromatographs (HPLC), electrochemical stations, 3D digital microscopes, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), pressure resistance testing instruments and other state-of-the-art national and international equipment. In terms of soft capacity, importance is given to the quality of the personnel and their capacity in scientific research, with the best graduate researchers and undergraduates from prestigious Chinese institutions. His areas of expertise include analytical chemistry, materials science, food science, among others.
Once the CNAS laboratory has been approved for accreditation, it will reach a higher level in terms of technology and management. In addition, you will have highly qualified professionals and an efficient team, which will result in greater customer satisfaction. Through a stable and constantly improving management system, the laboratory will also improve its ability to analyze quality risks and offer even more value to both customers and the industry in general in the future.
In relation to obtaining CNAS laboratory accreditation, significant progress has been made in the scientific and technological field. This recognition granted by the National Committee for Laboratory Accreditation is an indicator that the laboratories meet the highest standards of quality and technical competence in their processes and results. This achievement is a sign of the commitment of institutions and companies to continuously improve their practices and provide reliable and accurate services to their users.
CNAS, which stands for China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment, is an entity that follows the regulations set forth by the “Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation” and “Supervision and Administration of Accreditation Bodies”. Its main function is to supervise and manage the bodies in charge of certification, accreditation, inspection, validation and verification. In addition, it ensures that these agencies meet the required standards and provide fair and effective services to society by using scientific methods and obtaining accurate results.
CNAS has a relevant position in accreditation activities at the international level, and its actions in this field play a key role in the system of mutual recognition of international accreditation. The organization is an active member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC).
Laboratories that have been accredited by CNAS have the possibility to collaborate in exchanges and cooperation with other international bodies specialized in conformity assessment and accreditation. Thanks to their accreditation, the test reports issued by these laboratories are internationally recognized and valued.
