Freetech Awarded ISO 21448 SOTIF Management System Certification

On July 29, Freetech successfully passed all requirements of the ISO 21448:2022 Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) management system certification and was awarded the SOTIF Management System Certification certificate by DEKRA, a globally leading inspection, testing, and certification body. This certification not only demonstrates Freetech's long-term commitment to the safety of the intended functionality, but also underscores the company's technical capabilities in serving OEMs with highly reliable intelligent driving products, as well as its safety system assurance for future long-term intelligent driving planning.

Freetech Awarded ISO 21448:2022 Certification

Dr. Junjie He, VP of Product Development and Dean of Research Institute at Freetech (left), with Mingxun Li, General Manager of Functional Safety at DEKRA China (right)

The ISO 21448:2022 Road Vehicles — Safety of the Intended Functionality management system certification is an international standard aimed at addressing safety issues arising from insufficient system function definition, performance limitations, and foreseeable driver misuse in intelligent driving functions operating in complex scenarios. The standard is primarily applied in the design and validation processes of intelligent driving systems, ensuring that systems can achieve their intended functionality during actual operation and controlling risks caused by inadequacies in the intended functionality.

Dr. Junjie He stated: "Safety is the core prerequisite for the large-scale deployment of intelligent driving technology. Being awarded the DEKRA SOTIF certification is a strong affirmation of Freetech's technical development system and safety capabilities. We will take this as an opportunity to continuously refine the full-lifecycle safety system for intelligent driving, and drive the reliable application of intelligent driving safety technologies in real-world road scenarios through technological innovation and collaborative standards development."

General Manager of DEKRA, Mingxun Li stated: "We are honored to witness Freetech's successful completion of the ISO 21448:2022 certification. Against the backdrop of the rapid development of intelligent driving technology, this certification not only validates Freetech's professional technical capabilities and rigorous management system, but also provides international-standard safety assurance for the company’s intelligent driving solutions, continuously driving the elevation of industry safety standards for Freetech’s products."

Freetech views safety as a systematic process that requires verifying the integrity, reliability, and safety of the entire management system, product development and intelligent driving assistance related components. From a systematic perspective, the company conducts integrity and functional safety testing across different development stages through systematic design, tiered testing, verification & validation and efficient software architecture. Freetech always prioritizes safety, maintains a profound respect for the market, and advocates that safety and the popularization of intelligent driving go hand in hand.

About Freetech

Founded in 2016, Freetech is a market-leading system solution provider covering Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) technologies. The company is committed to providing end users with a safe, comfortable, and intelligent driving experience through open and in-depth cooperation with OEM customers. Freetech has established four R&D centers in Hangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Jiaxing, and has built a highly automated intelligent manufacturing base in Wuzhen. Leveraging meticulous capacity planning, strong supply chain resources, advanced automated production lines, and extensive mass production project experience, Freetech reliably meets customers' large-scale order demands.

About DEKRA

DEKRA is a global leader in safety with a century of heritage. Founded in 1925, DEKRA was established to ensure road safety through vehicle inspection. Today, DEKRA has grown into the world's largest independent, non-listed expert organization for inspection, testing, and certification, covering a wide range of industries. In 2024, DEKRA's total revenue reached EUR 4.3 billion, with operations spanning over 60 countries and regions across five continents and a workforce of over 48,000 employees dedicated to providing independent and professional expert services. DEKRA has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating for consecutive years, ranking among the top 1% of sustainable development companies.