MTEST Expands Its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Testing Scope

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We are proud to announce the successful extension of MTEST’s ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Schedule of Accreditation, further strengthening our position as a leading provider of accredited safety, structural, and dynamic testing services. 

This latest achievement adds a significant range of new accredited capabilities across seating, restraint systems, vehicle interiors, wheelchair occupant protection, and public transport safety testing, including: 

Newly Accredited Tests 

  • BS 7176-19 Section 5.2 & Annex A
  • BS ISO 10542-1:2012+A1:2021 Section 5.2 Impact Requirements, Annex A & Annex K
  • PAS 2012-1:2025M1 Section 6.4 & Appendix C
  • ECE UN Regulation 11 Rev.3 Annex 4 Options 2 & 3
  • ECE UN Regulation 17 Rev.7 Amd.2 Sections 6.3.1 to 6.3.4 & Annex 7
  • ECE UN Regulation 17 Rev.7 Amd.2 Section 5.12 & Annex 9
  • ECE UN Regulation 21 Rev.2 Amd.4 Annex 8 Section 1.2.2 (Sled delivery only)
  • ECE UN Regulation 80 Rev.3 Amd.1 Appendix 1 Tests 1 & 2 (Sled delivery only) 

These additions complement our established accredited services, including: 

Existing Accredited Tests 

EASA CS 25.562 (Amendment 28, Dec 2023) in conjunction with SAE AS8049E 

  • Section 4.2 Dynamic Strength / Occupant Protection 
  • Section 5.3 Dynamic Qualification Tests (excluding Section 5.3.4.2.2.10 Leg Axial Rotation) 
  • Section 5.4 Dynamic Impact Test Pass / Fail Criteria 

EASA CS 25.561 (Amendment 28, Dec 2023) in conjunction with SAE AS8049E 

  • Section 4.1 Static Strength 
  • Section 5.1 Static Qualification Tests 
  • Section 5.2 Static Test Pass / Fail Criteria 

BS EN 1789:2020 + A1:2023 

  • Section 5.3 

This expanded scope reflects the dedication, expertise, and commitment of the entire MTEST team to delivering testing services that meet the highest standards of technical competence, quality, and regulatory compliance. 

A huge thank you to everyone involved in achieving this milestone. With an even broader accredited capability portfolio, MTEST is uniquely positioned to support customers across aerospace, automotive, mobility, emergency services, and transport sectors with confidence.