Applus+ Laboratories expands EMVCo recognition for contactless C-8 testing capabilities

05/12/2025

    Applus+ Laboratories is pleased to announce that our facilities in Shanghai have successfully passed the EMVCo on-site audit, and have officially expanded EMVCo recognition for EMVCo Contactless C-8 Testing Capabilities.

    The newly added C-8 testing capability enables Applus+ Laboratories to provide comprehensive support to POS terminal manufacturers seeking to validate and certify their products for global payment interoperability. With this achievement, Applus+ Laboratories continues to strengthen its role as a trusted testing and certification partner in the payment technology industry

    Leveraging this expanded scope, Applus+ Laboratories has already supported Newland Payment Technology, a leading POS terminal manufacturer in China, in completing the required testing. As a result of this collaboration, Newland successfully obtained the EMVCo C-8 Standalone Certificate, a testament to both the manufacturer’s product quality and Applus+ Laboratories' technical expertise. 

    Applus+ Laboratories remains committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and efficient testing services to support the advancement of secure, innovative and globally interoperable payment technologies worldwide. 

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