EcoCortec has been granted HRN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. Effective October 5th for a five-year period, the EcoCortec® Testing Laboratory is accredited for anti-corrosion testing according to Cortec® and NACE methods, as well as humidity chamber testing. Awarded following a comprehensive assessment by an External Lead Auditor, the international standard confirms the lab’s technical competence, impartiality and consistent operations. This achievement further solidifies EcoCortec®’s position as a leading provider of advanced, environmentally responsible VCI/VpCI® corrosion control solutions. The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is a critical validation of the laboratory’s ability to produce precise, accurate, and scientifically valid results on a global scale. For EcoCortec®, this means:
1. Elevated Technical Competence: The accreditation covers the laboratory’s capabilities in conducting essential quality control tests for VpCI® film performance, including the evaluation VpCI® ability, mechanical properties (such as tensile strength and tear resistance), and specialized assessments like electrostatic discharge (ESD) rates. The lab regularly performs testing compliant with Military Specifications (MIL-STD 3010) and ASTM standards.
2. International Recognition: By adhering to this standard, EcoCortec®’s testing procedures and results are accepted and trusted by organizations, governments, and companies all over the world. Clients, regulatory authorities, and suppliers globally can now accept test results from the Croatian facility without the need for additional, costly retesting.
3. Commitment to the Circular Economy: The certified quality system ensures that the uncompromising performance of EcoCortec’s sustainable products including their biodegradable, compostable and post-consumer recycled (PCR) VpCI® films is continually verified to the highest level, reinforcing the company’s commitment to quality and the circular economy.
4. Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and European Technical Support
EcoCortec® maintains a strong emphasis on new product development. The company’s highly skilled team of engineers is dedicated to developing new sustainable corrosion protection solutions by utilizing the latest scientific advances. The plant provides global technical support and daily assistance with testing. The newly ISO 17025 accredited laboratory drives this service. It enables the team to develop solutions tested to the highest EU and ASTM standards, ensuring maximum effectiveness and safety on the market. As Boris Miksic, CEO of Cortec® Corporation, emphasized: “This accreditation shows that our testing meets the highest standards. Our clients around the world can be 100% sure about the reliability of every VpCI® product we ship.”
Independent German Certification for VpCI®-126 Film
Demonstrating its commitment to international standards, EcoCortec’s VpCI®-126 film was recently tested and validated by the prominent German packaging institute, BFSV Verpackungsinstitut Hamburg GmbH. The VpCI®-126 film successfully fulfilled all criteria of the strict German military standard TL 8135-0043, achieving the highest grade (Grade 3) for its outstanding corrosion protection effect.
