Antimicrobial Testing Services

The antimicrobial sector has seen significant transformation, particularly following global health crises that have heightened awareness of infection control. The critical need to address emerging pathogens quickly has become a driving force in the sector. Element has positioned itself at the forefront of this response, helping clients combat public health threats through its specialized testing infrastructure. 

With one of the few GLP-compliant Biosafety Level 3 labs in the US, Element offers capabilities that few competitors can match, particularly for high-risk pathogen testing. This strategic advantage has allowed the company to support thousands of successful product registrations with authorities including the US EPA, FDA, Health Canada, Australian TGA, and European agencies. 

Element's comprehensive approach - combining microbiology, virology, and analytical chemistry - addresses the industry's growing need for streamlined, efficient testing solutions as manufacturers face increasing pressure to demonstrate both efficacy and safety while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. We eliminate the complexity of working with multiple vendors, saving you time, reducing coordination headaches, and ensuring consistency throughout your submission process. 

Services we offer to the Antimicrobial Sector include: 

Microbiology Testing 

• Bacterial efficacy testing against 300+ organisms 

• Fungal and yeasticidal efficacy testing 

• Antibiotic-resistant strain testing 

• GLP and non-GLP testing options 

• Custom protocol development 

Virology Testing 

• Virucidal efficacy testing in BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs 

• Testing against emerging viral pathogens (SARS-CoV-2, Mpox) 

• Testing to support global regulatory submissions 

• Specialized virus testing methods (suspension, carrier-based) 

• Standard test methods including ASTM E1053, EN14476, and ASTM E1052 for various formulation types 

Analytical Chemistry Services 

• Product chemistry testing to EPA Series 830 requirements 

• Stability and characterization testing 

• Product-specific impurity testing 

• Physical chemistry analysis 

• Storage stability testing 

Specialized Efficacy Testing 

• Clostridium difficile (C. diff) spore testing 

• Candida auris (C. auris) fungal testing 

• Healthcare environment disinfection testing 

• Biological aerosol and air quality claims testing 

• Residual self-sanitizing activity testing 

• Laundry disinfectant and sanitizer testing 

• Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Preservatives testing 

• Antibacterial Efficacy Testing for Soiled Dishes 

• Zone of Inhibition Assay 

• Cosmetic and Barrier Testing 

• Wound Dressing Testing with custom protocols 

• Disinfection Qualification Testing for Pharmaceutical Industry using cGMP methods 

Regulatory Support Services 

• Testing to support EPA, FDA, Health Canada, TGA submissions  

• Development of custom protocols for unique products 

• GLP-compliant testing for regulatory submissions 

• Testing to satisfy specific label claims requirements