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Element is a global provider of lab-based Testing, Inspection and Certification services, powering confident decisions in the most highly-regulated industries.

Element’s expertise cover a diverse range of materials and products - in sectors where failure in service is simply not an option. From concept through ongoing compliance, we support your entire product life cycle. Whether you need standardized high-volume testing or solutions for one-of-a-kind challenges, our experts become genuine partners in your success. We combine responsive service and clear communication with unwavering accuracy to help you launch safer products with confidence.

Unlocking global market access requirements

Some of the many regulatory and industry certification requirements we help you meet.

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Material Testing

Element is one of the largest independent providers of destructive and non-destructive testing services for metals and non-metals. We help to make certain these materials are safe, quality, compliant and fit for purpose.

Product Testing

Element is a leading provider of product compliance and qualification testing services to its customers in the world’s most highly regulated industries.

Certification

Element certifies products and management systems to help make certain that they are compliant to all relevant international standards. 

 

Unrivaled accreditations & approvals

Element holds an unmatched range of national and international accreditations and client approvals in the highly-regulated, safety-critical industries we serve worldwide.

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Our Locations

We offer the global capacity and expertise to meet your needs whatever your location.

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Experts at your side

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Our experts become an extension of your team, supplying the technical guidance necessary for you to go to market with confidence.

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Careers at Element

We are a global family of scientists, engineers and technologists, driven by our purpose of Making Tomorrow Safer Than Today. Explore our jobs to see how you can make a positive difference to people's lives, each and every day.

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Small Molecule Nitrosamines vs. NDSRIs: Why Testing Approaches Differ

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Global Wireless Compliance for Medical Devices - Whitepaper

A practical whitepaper for medical device manufacturers on global wireless compliance, covering CE, UKCA and FCC approvals, radio modules and regulatory risk.

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Understanding FCC and ISED certification

This FCC and ISED webinar, by the Element Global Market Access experts, will help you understand more about the regulatory landscape and certification requirements for North America and Canada

Jan 28, 2026

AAV Viral Vector Development: Challenges and Solutions Infographic

Explore the evolution of AAV viral vectors from the 1960s to today, key production contaminants, unique manufacturing challenges, and innovative solutions including advanced testing technologies and collaborative approaches to accelerate development timelines.

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