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Home Company News Accreditation Expansion丨Ti Group’s Information Security Capabilities Secure A2LA Accreditation, Enabling One-Stop Compliance Assurance for EU Market Access
Accreditation Expansion丨Ti Group’s Information Security Capabilities Secure A2LA Accreditation, Enabling One-Stop Compliance Assurance for EU Market Access
Release Time:2025/04/30

Recently, Ti Group’s Electronics & Appliances Testing Base has successfully obtained ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for the EN 18031 series standards and ETSI TS 103 701, following a rigorous audit. This achievement underscores A2LA’s recognition of Ti Group’s technical expertise in cybersecurity and IoT device compliance.

 

Moving forward, Ti Group will continue delivering efficient and reliable compliance solutions to streamline EU market access for clients.


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What is A2LA?

Why Does A2LA Accreditation Matter?

 

A2LA, one of the largest laboratory accreditation bodies in the U.S. and a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), ensures accredited organizations meet international standards for technical competence and robust quality management systems. A2LA accreditation validates a laboratory’s capabilities in:

  • Quality management

  • Technical proficiency

  • Personnel qualifications

  • Equipment calibration

This accreditation enables globally recognized, high-quality testing services across industries.

 

Regulatory Insights: EN 18031


The EN 18031 series establishes EU-wide cybersecurity requirements for radio equipment, covering:

  • Internet connectivity

  • Data processing

  • Secure virtual currency transactions

  • Threat assessments for safety, network integrity, privacy, and financial assets

 

Published in August 2024 and harmonized under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED), EN 18031 mandates urgent compliance evaluations for device manufacturers targeting or operating in the European market to mitigate market risks.

 

Regulatory Insights: ETSI TS 103 701


ETSI TS 103 701 defines evaluation methodologies for consumer IoT devices, specifying test cases and criteria aligned with ETSI EN 303 645. Key requirements include:

  • Prohibition of default passwords

  • Vulnerability reporting management

  • Secure software updates

  • Encrypted data storage and communication

  • Attack surface minimization

  • Software integrity verification

  • Personal data protection

  • Resilience against system disruptions

  • Telemetry data monitoring

  • Secure data erasure

  • Device installation/maintenance protocols

  • Input data validation

 

Widely adopted in regulations such as the UK’s PSTI and Australia’s Smart Device Security Standards, this standard applies to:

  • Smartphones

  • Smart home appliances

  • Connected cameras

  • Smart locks

 

Why Choose Ti Group?


  • Global Compliance Expertise: Accredited testing for EN 18031, ETSI TS 103 701, and other cybersecurity frameworks.

  • End-to-End Solutions: From risk assessment to certification, ensuring seamless EU market entry.

  • Future-Proof Assurance: Continuous updates on evolving IoT and cybersecurity regulations.

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