Bureau Veritas ICTK, a Korea-based accredited testing laboratory, has selected KEOLABS’ fully automated EMVCo Level 1 test solution for both cards and readers. The complete test bench has now been successfully qualified by EMVCo, reinforcing Bureau Veritas ICTK’s leadership in certification and compliance testing.

17 July 2025, Montbonnot, FRANCE – Bureau Veritas ICTK, a Korea-based accredited testing laboratory, has acquired KEOLABS’ complete EMVCo Level 1 test solution. KEOLABS delivered the fully automated system, which includes all analog and digital test benches for both PICC (Proximity Integrated Circuit Card) and PCD (Proximity Coupling Device) interfaces.

Following the acquisition, Bureau Veritas ICTK successfully obtained EMVCo qualification for its complete test platform, now officially recognized for EMVCo Level 1 certifications. This achievement confirms both the technical robustness of the KEOLABS platform and Bureau Veritas ICTK’s advanced capabilities in providing state-of-the-art compliance services.

“We were looking for a robust and efficient test platform to expand our EMVCo certification services,” said Kenneth NAM, Laboratory Manager at Bureau Veritas ICTK. “KEOLABS’ solution offers the full automation and reliability we need to deliver high-quality testing to our customers, and the successful EMVCo qualification confirms the strength of our setup.”

With this investment, Bureau Veritas ICTK strengthens its leadership in the Asian compliance and certification market, offering a complete EMVCo Level 1 test service to local and international customers, while reinforcing its global footprint in secure smartcard and mobile payment technologies.

“We are delighted to support Bureau Veritas ICTK in expanding its certification services,” added Christophe Rabaud, CEO of KEOLABS. “Their successful qualification is a strong endorsement of our turnkey EMVCo test solution, which combines precision, automation, and ease of integration.”

KEOLABS’ solution provides end-to-end coverage of the EMVCo test requirements for contactless cards and readers, ensuring reliable and repeatable results. The platform’s automation features significantly accelerate the compliance process, making it ideal for test laboratories and manufacturers worldwide.