Geely Auto Secures AI Safety Process Certification under ISO/PAS 8800:2024 from SGS-TÜV Saar
Geely Auto has become the first car manufacturer globally to be certified for AI safety process compliance based on ISO/PAS 8800:2024. The certificate, issued by SGS-TÜV Saar, marks a groundbreaking achievement in the secure integration of artificial intelligence into autonomous vehicle systems.
Pioneering Certification for AI Safety in the Automotive Industry
This certification represents the inaugural global recognition of AI safety processes in the automotive sector. With this milestone, SGS-TÜV Saar and Geely Auto launch a new era of collaboration in the advancement of safe AI applications in mobility.
AI in Autonomous Vehicles: Innovation with Risk
As autonomous driving technologies evolve, artificial intelligence plays a transformative yet challenging role. While AI enhances sensing capabilities, real-time decision-making, and overall system intelligence, it also introduces new safety concerns due to its complexity and unpredictability. Addressing these concerns has become a strategic imperative for automotive manufacturers and key technology providers.
ISO/PAS 8800 – The First Global Standard for AI Safety in Road Vehicles
Published by ISO in December 2024, ISO/PAS 8800 is the first comprehensive international standard designed to regulate AI safety in road transportation. It provides a structured framework for ensuring safety throughout the full lifecycle of AI systems—from development and deployment to operational monitoring — ultimately supporting broader adoption of autonomous vehicles.
SGS-TÜV Saar’s Role in Standardization
SGS-TÜV Saar played an integral part in shaping ISO/PAS 8800, contributing through its internationally recognized experts. The organization's involvement ensures that its certification approach aligns with the latest global safety benchmarks.
Rigorous Auditing Confirms Full Compliance
SGS-TÜV Saar’s independent audit team implemented a meticulous review process, conducting multiple audits throughout the project lifecycle. The final assessment verified that Geely’s newly established safety process architecture is fully compliant with ISO/PAS 8800’s requirements.
Looking Ahead: Supporting Technological Leadership in Mobility
SGS-TÜV Saar will continue to work with forward-thinking companies across emerging sectors such as electric vehicles, intelligent mobility, and automotive semiconductors. The goal: to help organizations implement internationally compliant development frameworks and strengthen innovation in the automotive field.
About Geely Auto
Geely Auto is one of China’s most prominent original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and a key partner of SGS-TÜV Saar.
About SGS-TÜV Saar’s Global Functional Safety Expertise
SGS-TÜV Saar is a globally accredited testing and certification authority, known for upholding quality and integrity standards. Its global vehicle safety center delivers end-to-end services to OEMs and suppliers, including functional safety assessments, ASPICE, SOTIF, semiconductor evaluation, and related consulting and training. Martin Schmidt, Head of the Global Technology Center, is one of the original contributors to ISO 26262. The organization employs over 80 automotive safety experts and has issued more than 800 certifications globally for safety compliance under ISO 26262, SOTIF, and related standards.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
