What CCIC Singapore does

CCIC Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the Southeast Asian regional arm of China Certification & Inspection Group Co., Ltd. (CCIC Group), a Chinese state-owned enterprise founded in 1980. Operating from Singapore, it delivers Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services across petroleum and crude oil, coal, minerals and metals, agricultural commodities, and environmental segments, supported by a network of ISO 17025-accredited laboratories and ISO 17020-accredited inspection bodies across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

The company's core technology stack is built around accredited laboratory instrumentation — gas chromatography, ICP-OES, XRF, FTIR, liquid scintillation counting — and proprietary workflows covering cargo inspection, marine and tank surveying, meter and prover calibration, GHG emissions verification, ballast water and PFAS analysis, and ASTM D6866 biobased content testing. It also runs dedicated engineering and measurement services (ultrasonic thickness gauging, robotic crawler inspection, MFL corrosion detection) and an audit and certification division accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council.

Commercially, CCIC Singapore generates revenue through quote-based, pay-as-you-go professional services engagements sold via direct enterprise sales to commodity trading firms, international and national oil companies, mining and metals producers, agribusiness majors, maritime operators, and industrial facilities subject to carbon pricing regulation. Its customer base includes CNOOC, Sinopec, PetroChina, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Total, Glencore, Trafigura, Vitol, Bunge, Cargill, ADM, COFCO, LDC, and Wilmar. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are scoped per client requirement. The company holds no public listing, has no venture or private equity funding, and operates under the governance of its Chinese state-owned parent.

Name

CCIC Singapore

Legal name

CCIC Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://ccicsg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CCIC Singapore is the Southeast Asian regional arm of Chinese state-owned CCIC Group, delivering accredited Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for petroleum, coal, minerals, agriculture, and environmental sectors to enterprise clients including global oil majors and commodity traders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Leak Detection, Emissions & LDAR Testing (OGI, methane, fugitive emissions) (EUAEAHAL)

Keywords

• Commodity inspection services
• Petroleum testing services
• Cargo surveying services
• Laboratory calibration services
• Management system certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices55 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Surveying Services: Cargo inspection, damage surveys, quantity surveys, loading/discharging supervision, draft surveys, bunker surveys, marine surveys, tank and pipeline inspections
2. Laboratory Testing Services: Fuel testing, petroleum products, coal analysis, minerals and metals testing, agricultural commodity testing, environmental monitoring, PFAS analysis
3. Calibration Services: Meter calibration using compact provers, master meters, and prover tanks for flow measurement assurance
4. Audit and Certification Services: Management system certifications, GHG emissions verification under Carbon Pricing Act, product certifications under CQC
5. Other Specialized Services: Collateral management and warehousing, expediting services, blending expertise, cargo treatment, training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CCIC Singapore provides independent Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for international commodity trade. Its core offerings include cargo and marine inspection, quantity and damage surveying, ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing for petroleum, coal, minerals, metals, agricultural commodities and environmental samples, flow meter calibration, and management system and product certification. Services are delivered to enterprise clients in oil and gas, commodity trading, mining, agriculture, maritime, and industrial sectors through a network of laboratories and inspection offices across Southeast Asia.

Product overview

CCIC Singapore is a Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around six core offerings: Inspection Services, Surveying Services, Testing Services (through multiple ISO 17025 accredited laboratories across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines), Calibration Services, Audit & Certification Services, and Other Services. The company's laboratory network specializes in petroleum and crude oil testing, coal analysis, minerals and metals testing, agricultural and food testing, environmental testing, and specialized services including PFAS analysis, ballast water testing, methanol testing, and biobased content verification. The Engineering and Measurement Division provides tank inspection, meter calibration, and pipeline inspection services. Maritime services include ballast water sampling, PFAS analysis for firefighting foam, and SOLAS compliance testing. The company operates under the CCIC Group umbrella with a global network spanning over 400 offices, 300+ laboratories, and 20,000+ staff across 30+ countries, serving over 100,000 clients including major energy companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inspection Services Comprehensive cargo, quality, and quantity inspection services covering petroleum, coal, minerals, agricultural commodities, and industrial goods for commodity traders, oil and gas companies, mining firms, and shipping operators.
• Surveying Services Marine and industrial surveying services including cargo damage survey, quantity survey, weight control, draft survey, bunker survey, loss control, and tank and pipeline surveys for ship operators, charterers, and trading houses.
• Laboratory Testing Services ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing services for petroleum, crude oil, petrochemicals, coal, minerals, metals, agricultural products, environmental samples, and specialized analyses across CCIC's regional laboratory network.
• Calibration Services Flow meter calibration and prover calibration services using compact provers, master meters, and prover tanks for tanker loading meters, barge meters, and custody transfer flow meters in the oil, gas, and chemical industries.
• Audit and Certification Services Factory inspection and product certification services for agricultural products, textiles, food products, organic products, information systems, and electrical/mechanical products, along with management system certifications under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 via SAC accreditation.
• Petroleum and Crude Oil Services Integrated inspection, survey, testing, calibration, blending expertise, cargo treatment, collateral management, and expediting services tailored for oil companies, refineries, fuel traders, and bunker suppliers.
• Maritime Services Marine surveying, ballast water sampling and analysis for IMO BWM and US EPA VGP 2013 compliance, PFAS analysis in firefighting foam for SOLAS Chapter II-2 amendments, and maritime safety compliance services for ship owners and operators.
• Engineering and Measurement Services (Tank Inspection, Meter Calibration, Pipeline Integrity) Engineering inspection services including ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, penetration testing, tank settlement checks, robotic crawler thickness measurements, MFL corrosion detection, and pipeline integrity management for oil, gas, chemical, and industrial clients.
• Collateral Management and Warehousing Commodity collateral management and warehousing solutions providing safe custody, contractual compliance oversight, and efficient distribution management for commodity traders, lenders, and storage operators.
• Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions NEA-accredited third-party verification of greenhouse gas emissions under Singapore's Carbon Pricing Act and Carbon Pricing (MRV) Regulations 2018 for industrial facilities in all non-complex sectors.
• Environmental Services ISO 17025 accredited environmental monitoring services including industrial hygiene, workplace noise, boundary noise, source emission monitoring, indoor environmental quality, and water testing for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Lubricating Oil and Used Lube Oil Analysis Oil condition monitoring and analysis services for lubricating and used lube oils, including viscosity, TBN, TAN, FTIR spectroscopy, water content, and elemental analysis for predictive maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Crude Oil Assay Services Crude oil assay and hydrocarbon characterization services including TBP distillation curves, simulated distillation, rapid yield programs, and detailed hydrocarbon analysis for refineries and crude oil traders.
• ASTM D6866 Biobased Content Testing ASTM D6866 and EN 16640 biobased content testing using liquid scintillation counter techniques to determine renewable carbon content in fuels, biofuels, and materials for sustainability verification.
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) / AdBlue Testing Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF/AdBlue) testing services per ISO-22241-2 (AUS 32) and ISO-18611 (AUS 40) standards for quality verification of automotive and marine urea-based SCR fluids.
• Ballast Water Sampling and Analysis Ballast water sampling and analysis services ensuring compliance with IMO Ballast Water Management Convention and US EPA Vessel General Permit 2013 requirements, including D-2 standard parameter testing for ship owners and operators.
• Petroleum Products and Blending Training Technical training programs covering petroleum commodity inspection, cargo reconciliation, product quality and specifications, and blending exercises for operations personnel, traders, and bunker fuel specialists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive TIC services covering testing, inspection, calibration and certification for multiple industries

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Strategic cooperation memorandum signed between China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC) and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) during the China-Malaysia Road Safety Seminar. Partnership focuses on standards and regulations, testing and certification, product design R&D, and automotive industry internationalization. Aims to support Chinese automotive brands in expanding into ASEAN markets and promote China-Malaysia automotive industry cooperation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ALS Limited: ALS is an Australian-listed TIC firm with strong commodity and environmental testing capabilities across minerals, coal, petroleum, and life sciences. Direct competitor to CCIC's mineral/coal laboratory network in SE Asia and Australia.
• Intertek Group: Intertek is a UK-listed TIC major with comparable petroleum testing, cargo inspection, and agricultural commodity services. Direct competitor in SE Asia for energy trader and agribusiness mandates, with stronger consumer goods and electronics diversification.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a French-listed global TIC major with overlapping commodity inspection, marine surveying, and laboratory testing capabilities. Competes directly with CCIC for oil & gas, marine cargo, and mineral TIC mandates across SE Asia and global commodity flows.
• SGS SA: SGS is the world's largest TIC company with comparable testing, inspection, and certification services across petroleum, agricultural, minerals, environmental, and consumer goods verticals. Direct competitor to CCIC Singapore for global commodity trade mandates and energy major framework contracts.
• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins is a Luxembourg-listed lab testing major with deep food, agricultural, environmental, and pharmaceutical testing capabilities. Competes with CCIC for palm oil, food safety, and environmental testing mandates in SE Asia.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a German TIC major offering testing, inspection, and certification with particular strength in industrial, automotive, and energy verticals. Overlaps with CCIC's automotive certification expansion and industrial inspection services.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a German TIC company providing testing, inspection, and certification services across industrial, energy, and mobility verticals. Competes with CCIC for ISO management system certifications and industrial inspection mandates.
• Cotecna: Cotecna is a Swiss privately-held TIC firm focused on emerging-market commodity trade verification, particularly in Africa, Middle East, and Asia. Similar business model to CCIC's commodity-led TIC approach with comparable customer base among traders and governments.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a German TIC expert organization with strong automotive testing, industrial inspection, and certification capabilities. Competes with CCIC for vehicle safety certification mandates and industrial facility inspection services.

Emerging players

• CTI (Centre Testing International): CTI is a Chinese TIC firm offering testing and certification services with strong domestic China presence and growing international reach. Partial overlap with CCIC Group in cross-border TIC mandates; less established in SE Asia commodity inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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