Amcor APIC Lab Earns CNAS Accreditation to Recognize Tests in 116 Countries
AMCR•Amcor’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center lab secured CNAS accreditation after an 18-24 month evaluation, enabling its test data to be recognized in 116 countries and accelerating regulatory approvals. The accreditation strengthens local testing capability to drive packaging innovation and speeds market entry for customers in key emerging markets.
1. CNAS Accreditation Achievement
Amcor’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center lab in China achieved CNAS accreditation following an 18-24 month evaluation, confirming its technical competence and quality management to international standards.
2. Global Data Recognition
The accreditation enables test data generated by the APIC lab to be recognized in 116 countries, streamlining regulatory approval procedures and reducing time to market for packaging products globally.
3. Impact on Innovation and Market Access
Strengthening local testing capability enhances Amcor’s packaging performance validation, accelerates certification pathways for multinational and regional customers, and supports expansion in high-growth emerging markets.
4. Strategic Implications
This milestone reinforces Amcor’s innovation ecosystem, builds a repository of regulatory and material testing insights, and positions the company to respond quickly to evolving sustainability standards and customer requirements.
