Investrade

What Investrade does

Investrade, operating under the legal name 9U.COM九游体育(中国大陆)科技公司 (9U.COM Jiuyou Sports China Mainland Technology Company), is a small private professional certification consulting firm headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. The firm describes itself as a comprehensive certification consulting company providing management system consulting and product certification advisory services. Note: the firmographics record attributes this entity to Bahrain with a 2003 founding date, but the primary source content, website, and operating evidence all point to a Guangzhou-based Chinese certification consultancy with a website dated 2018 — the underlying business being analyzed is the Chinese certification consulting operation. The company has built a portfolio of 19 distinct consulting service lines organized into four categories: production license consulting (cosmetics, industrial products, food, disinfection products), product certification consulting (CCC, CQC, CB, CE, GS, UL), system certification consulting (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO22000, GMPC, OHSAS18000), and ancillary services (enterprise standard filing, testing equipment metrology, clean room renovation consulting, professional testing instrument sales).

The firm serves manufacturing and product companies across cosmetics, food, food packaging, sanitary products, disinfection products, electronics, plastics, paper products, household products, and biotechnology sectors, with a customer base concentrated in the Guangdong region (Guangzhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Foshan, Shenzhen, Chaozhou, Zhuhai, Zhanjiang, Huizhou). The client list comprises over 100 named small and mid-sized Chinese manufacturers. The underlying technology is professional consulting expertise rather than a software product; there are no proprietary platforms, APIs, SDKs, or technology integrations disclosed.

The revenue model is project-based professional services fees charged for consulting engagements, audits, documentation preparation, and follow-up tracking, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, relying on outbound prospecting and relationship-based account management from the single Guangzhou office, with no digital marketing infrastructure beyond a static website and no disclosed social media presence.

Name

Investrade

Legal name

9U.COM九游体育(中国大陆)科技公司

Website

https://investrade-bh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Investrade (9U.COM九游体育(中国大陆)科技公司) is a Guangzhou-based certification consulting firm helping small and mid-sized manufacturers in China obtain production licenses, product certifications, and management system certifications across cosmetics, food, packaging, and electronics industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification Consulting Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Product, Safety & Quality Compliance (incl. Regulatory Affairs) (BPAHAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, PCQI, GMP) (AFALADAK), Label Artwork/Regulatory Review & Compliance Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA; format, allergens, QUID) (AFALAHAL), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Certification consulting services
• Production license consulting
• Management system certification
• Product certification consulting
• Regulatory compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Consulting Services: The company provides a comprehensive range of certification and consulting services including product certification consulting, production license consulting, system certification consulting, and related advisory services. Revenue is generated through professional service fees charged for consulting engagements, audits, documentation preparation, and follow-up tracking services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Investrade is a comprehensive certification consulting company that advises manufacturers and product companies on obtaining Chinese production licenses (cosmetics, industrial products, food SC, disinfection products), domestic and international product certifications (CCC, CQC, CB, CE, GS, UL), and management system certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO22000, GMPC, OHSAS18001). It also provides ancillary consulting such as enterprise standard filing, clean room renovation advisory, testing equipment metrology, and professional testing instrument sales support. The firm is based in Guangzhou, China, and serves clients across cosmetics, food, disinfection, packaging, household products, electronics, plastics, paper, biotechnology, and sanitary products sectors.

Product overview

Investrade (9U.COM九游体育(中国大陆)科技公司) is a comprehensive certification consulting company based in Guangzhou, China, specializing in management system consulting and product certification services. The company offers a portfolio of 19 distinct consulting services organized into four main categories: (1) Production License Certification Consulting covering cosmetics, industrial products, food, and disinfection products; (2) Product Certification Consulting including CCC, CQC, CB, CE, GS, and UL certifications for domestic and international markets; (3) System Certification Consulting including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO22000, GMPC, and OHSAS18000; and (4) Other consulting services such as enterprise standard filing, testing equipment metrology, clean room renovation, and professional instrument sales. The company primarily serves the cosmetics, food, disinfection products, electronics, and packaging industries, helping clients obtain necessary certifications for market access in China and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetics Production License Certification Consulting (化妆品生产许可认证咨询) Provides consulting services for cosmetics production license certification, guiding enterprises through the application process including documentation preparation and regulatory compliance according to China's Cosmetics Health Supervision Regulations. Intended for cosmetics manufacturing companies.
• Industrial Product Production License Certification Consulting (工业产品生产许可认证咨询) Provides consulting services for industrial product production license certification, covering products such as materials in contact with food, fire-resistant materials, wires and cables, fertilizers, and construction waterproofing materials. Intended for industrial manufacturers subject to national production permit requirements.
• Food Production License Certification Consulting (食品生产许可认证咨询) Provides consulting services for food production license (SC certification) in China, covering 32 categories including grain processing, edible oils, dairy products, beverages, and condiments. Intended for food production enterprises that must obtain food production licenses under Chinese food safety law.
• Disinfection Product Sanitary License Certification Consulting (消毒产品卫生许可认证咨询) Provides consulting services for disinfection product health permits, covering disinfectants, disinfection equipment, and sanitary products including wet wipes, sanitary pads, and contact lens care solutions. Intended for manufacturers of disinfection products and sanitary goods.
• Enterprise Standard Filing Consulting (企业标准备案咨询) Provides consulting services for enterprise standard compilation, modification, filing and publicity when no national, industry or local standards exist for products. Intended for manufacturers and product companies needing to formalize internal product standards.
• Testing Equipment Metrology Consulting Service (检验设备计量咨询服务) Provides consulting and tracking services for enterprise testing equipment metrology and calibration. Intended for manufacturing enterprises that operate testing equipment requiring metrology compliance.
• Clean Room Renovation Consulting Service (净化车间装修咨询服务) Provides consulting and tracking services for clean room renovation and construction for manufacturing facilities. Intended for manufacturers needing compliant clean rooms for cosmetics, food, or electronics production.
• Professional Testing Instrument Sales Consulting Service (专业检验仪器销售咨询服务) Provides consulting services for professional testing instruments and reagents sales, including consultation and tracking services. Intended for manufacturers and laboratories purchasing testing equipment.
• CCC Certification Consulting (CCC认证咨询) Provides consulting services for China Compulsory Certification (CCC), a mandatory product conformity assessment system covering 22 product categories including wires, electrical switches, low-voltage equipment, and IT equipment. Intended for manufacturers selling regulated products in the Chinese market.
• CQC Certification Consulting (CQC认证咨询) Provides consulting services for CQC voluntary product certification conducted by China Quality Certification Center, covering machinery, electrical equipment, electronics, textiles, building materials and over 500 product categories. Intended for manufacturers seeking voluntary quality certification for products sold in China.
• UL Certification Consulting (UL认证咨询) Provides consulting services for UL (Underwriter Laboratories) certification, a safety certification for electrical, mechanical or electromechanical products targeting US and Canadian markets. Intended for manufacturers exporting electrical or mechanical products to North America.
• GS Certification Consulting (GS认证咨询) Provides consulting services for German Safety Certification (GS), a voluntary certification mark indicating product safety compliance with German and EU standards for European market access. Intended for manufacturers exporting products to Germany and the EU.
• CE Certification Consulting (CE认证咨询) Provides consulting services for CE marking certification, a mandatory safety conformity mark for products entering EU and EFTA markets covering electrical, mechanical products, toys, medical devices and construction materials. Intended for manufacturers exporting products to the EU/EFTA.
• CB Certification Consulting (CB认证咨询) Provides consulting services for CB Scheme certification, an international system for mutual recognition of test certificates for electrical equipment based on IEC standards among IECEE member countries. Intended for manufacturers of electrical equipment seeking broad international market access.
• ISO9001 Certification Consulting (ISO9001认证咨询) Provides consulting services for ISO9001 quality management system certification, an international standard for quality management systems applicable to all industries. Intended for organizations across industries seeking ISO9001 quality management certification.
• ISO14001 Certification Consulting (ISO14001认证咨询) Provides consulting services for ISO14001 environmental management system certification, an international standard for controlling environmental aspects and reducing pollution. Intended for organizations seeking ISO14001 environmental management certification.
• ISO22000 Certification Consulting (ISO22000认证咨询) Provides consulting services for ISO22000 food safety management system certification, an international standard specifying requirements for food safety throughout the food chain. Intended for food producers and food chain organizations seeking food safety certification.
• GMPC Certification Consulting (GMPC认证咨询) Provides consulting services for Good Manufacturing Practice of Cosmetic Products (GMPC) certification, a quality standard for cosmetics manufacturing covering facility, equipment, environment and personnel management. Intended for cosmetics manufacturers seeking GMPC certification.
• OHSAS18001 Certification Consulting (OHSAS18000认证咨询) Provides consulting services for OHSAS18001 occupational health and safety management system certification, an international standard for controlling occupational health and safety risks. Intended for organizations seeking OHSAS18001 occupational health and safety certification.

Named customers134 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland China: Global testing, inspection and certification giant operating across CCC, CE, ISO and many of the same schemes Investrade consults on; competes at the upper end of the same certification value chain.
• SGS China: SGS provides testing, inspection and certification services covering food safety, cosmetics, industrial products and management systems — overlapping with Investrade's full service catalog at greater scale.
• Bureau Veritas China: Bureau Veritas operates testing, inspection and certification services in China across consumer goods, food, and industrial products — a broad incumbent competing in the same certification ecosystem.
• DEKRA China: DEKRA provides testing, inspection and certification services globally including China — addressing many of the same CCC, CE, ISO and product safety certifications that Investrade consults on.
• China Inspection and Certification Group (CCIC): CCIC is a state-affiliated inspection and certification body operating across food, consumer goods, and industrial products in China — overlapping with Investrade's production-license and product certification advisory work.
• Intertek China: Intertek offers testing, inspection and certification for consumer products, food, and industrial goods, including assistance navigating CCC/CE/UL — comparable in scope to Investrade's product certification consulting.

Direct peers

• CIRS (Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service): CIRS is a Beijing/Hangzhou-based regulatory affairs consulting firm helping manufacturers comply with Chinese and international chemical, cosmetics, and food safety regulations — directly comparable to Investrade's cross-domain certification consulting model.
• REACH24H Consulting Group: REACH24H provides regulatory and certification consulting for industrial chemicals, cosmetics, food, and consumer products entering China and global markets — a near-direct peer in scope and client base.

Emerging players

• Centre Testing International (CTI): CTI is a Shenzhen-headquartered testing and certification services provider that supports Chinese manufacturers with product testing, CCC, and management system certification — a regionally focused peer operating near Investrade's Guangdong home market.

Regional players

• Pony Testing International (谱尼测试): Pony Testing is a major Chinese testing and certification provider with strong food, cosmetics, and consumer product coverage — a comparable domestic competitor in the same Guangdong/China certification value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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