Element has extensive expertise in international certifications, we work as your Global Market Access (GMA) partner to help navigate the complex regulations to enable you to reach international markets quickly, saving you time and money.  

Helping You Navigate Complex Regulations

Between new technology and the growing list of certification regulations, Global Market Access (GMA) is becoming more challenging for manufacturers. There are a variety of things you need to consider before launching products, such as identifying the most suitable markets, understanding regulatory compliance, and testing and certifying products within your chosen country. 

Element can help you navigate these complex rules and regulations; our Global Market Access (GMA) services provide the testing and certification needed to bring your products to international markets worldwide. We can help identify the requirements for each country, provide in-country support, and work with you to develop a GMA plan to launch your products in a timely manner, resulting in a faster time to market.

Watch this animated explainer video to see how our partnership approach helps manufacturers through the Global Market Access (GMA) testing and certification process.

Global Market Access (GMA) Certifications Map and Guide

Our experts have extensive experience providing testing and certification around the world. Download our infographic to find out more. 

 

Global Market Access (GMA) Services

In most countries, certification applies to a variety of products, including electronicswireless device, and medical devices. Our Global Market Access (GMA) services help you understand your target market requirements, identify what standards and tests are required, and compile the technical documentation needed to apply for certification. In some cases, we are authorized to issue the certification to you directly.

As a global platform of laboratories and a unified certification body, we have extensive experience providing testing and certification for countries around the world. We offer a full suite of radiofrequency, EMC, and product qualification testing services, allowing us to assist with certifications for a range of products and industries.

We offer our Global Market Access (GMA) services across the globe, for all of the world’s main market regions, including:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia
  • Middle East
  • South America
  • Australasian
  • Africa

We provide a range of services to help you with CE MarkingUKCA Mark RequirementsFCC Certification, and the IECEE CB scheme, to name a few. Please take a look at our downloadable PDF to see the full scale of certifications and approvals we can help with worldwide. 

For more information or to speak to our Global Market Access (GMA) experts, contact us today.

Resources: Understanding the Requirements for Global Market Access

Read our article or watch our online guide to learn about the requirements needed for Global Market Access.

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Case Study: Global Market Access for Renishaw

Learn how Element significantly reduced the time to market for the Renishaw product range. Read our case study for further information.

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North America Certification Services

North American Certification Services

We provide testing and certification services for products entering the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as select markets in Central America.

Our international certification experts provide testing, guidance and certification for major North American approvals. For countries or programs that require local representation, our experts can locate and partner with in-country authorities to complete certification.

Some of the services we offer include:

United States of America
Canada
  • SCC testing and certification for product safety (often performed in conjunction with NRTL)
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), previously known as Industry Canada (IC), certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment, certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
Mexico
  • NOM testing and certification for product safety
  • IFTEL testing certification for radio and telecoms equipment 
 
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South American Certification Services

Partnering with local and in-country representatives, we provide testing and certification to countries including Brazil, Peru and Argentina.

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European Certification Services

Our team of international certification experts provides CE and UKCA marking services, as well as type certification for many countries in Europe.

Element provides services for the following Directives:

For countries outside of the EU and EEA, we can assist with testing and certification according to specific country standards. Our experts can help guide you through the process to compliance for a wide range of consumer and industrial products.  For more information about our European certification services, contact us today. 

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Asian Certification Services

In addition to the major markets of Japan and China, we provide testing and certification for South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and beyond.

Asia is one of the fastest growing markets for oil and gas, telecoms, wireless and electrical equipment. However, unlike Europe, it does not have a harmonized scheme for certification, so you must apply for certification in each country you wish to market in.

Our international certification experts can help design a test plan that meets the requirements of multiple national certifications, saving you money and reducing the time required for testing. From IECEx equipment certification to wireless radio approvals, our experts can assist in achieving compliance for numerous industries. For countries or programs that require local representation, our experts can locate and partner with in-country authorities to complete certification.

Some of the testing and certification we can provide includes:

China
  • CCC testing and certification for product safety
  • SRRC Type Approval for radio equipment
  • NAL testing and certification for telecoms equipment
  • Assistance with in-country testing  
Japan
  • MIC testing and certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
  • VCCI testing and certification for electrical equipment
  • PSE testing and certification for product safety  
Taiwan
  • BSMI testing and certification for electrical equipment
  • NCC testing and certification for radio equipment
  • Assistance with in-country testing  
Singapore
South Korea
Hong Kong
  • Testing for OFTA certification
  • FCC or CE Marking reports for OFTA certification
  • HK telecoms testing for OFTA certification
Malaysia
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
  • Testing and certification for SIRIM certification
Vietnam
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
  • Testing and certification for MPT Certification
Indonesia
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for use in Indonesia
  • Radio and telecoms testing for DGPT certification
  • Assistance with in-country testing
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Middle Eastern Certification Services

We provide testing and certification services for market entry into countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE.

Our experts assist in completing testing and certification for IECEx and ATEX equipment, as well as routine certification and inspection for radio, telecoms and electrical equipment.

Some of the testing and certification services we offer for the Middle East include:

Egypt
  • Testing and EU test reports for NTRA certification
United Arab Emirates
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing & certification for product safety
  • EU reports and product testing for TRA certification
Saudi Arabia
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing for electrical and product safety
  • Radio and telecoms testing and EU test reports for CITC certification
Israel
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing for SII certification
  • Radio and telecoms testing and EU test reports for MoC certification
Qatar
  • Radio and telecoms testing for ICT Qatar certification
Kuwait
  • Testing and EU test reports for CITRA certification
Oman
  • Testing for TRA certification of telecoms equipment
  • EU test reports are required for TRA certification
Bahrain
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
  • Testing for TRA certification of radio and telecoms equipment
  • EU test reports required for TRA certification
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Australasian Certification Services

Our team of international certification experts provide testing and certification for mainland Australia, as well as New Zealand.

While Australian and New Zealand standards are very similar to European and North American standards, certification for these markets require a local representative to review testing and declare compliance. Our international certification team can assist in finding and working with an in-country representative on your behalf, making it easier to gain compliance for oil and gas and IECEx equipment, telecoms and radio devices, electronic equipment, and more.

The certification services we offer for Australia and New Zealand include:

Australia
  • AS/NZS testing and RCM certification for electrical equipment, radio equipment and telecoms equipment
  • IEC product safety
  • Safety testing for certification of level III devices (ERAC)
New Zealand
  • ACMA, and AS/NZS testing and RCM certification for electrical equipment and radio equipment and product safety
  • Telecoms NZ testing and Spark NZ certification for telecoms equipment
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African Certification Services

Using local partners, Element's international certifications team can assist in gaining access for electrical, ATEX, radio and telecoms equipment to African markets.

Like many other parts of the world, African nations often require local representation for product certification, and each country has unique legislation for compliance. We support your project by locating and partnering with in-country representatives and developing test plans that meet the requirements of multiple countries with a single program.

Our African certification services include:

South Africa
  • SABS testing and EMC CoC certification for electrical equipment
  • IECEE CB Scheme and EU test reports for SABS LoA certification for product safety
  • Radio, telecoms, EMC and safety testing for ICASA certification
Nigeria
  • IECEE CB Scheme and EU test reports for SONCAP certification for product safety
  • Testing for NCC certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • EU test reports for DTP Type Approval certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
Kenya
  • Testing for KEBS and CB certification for product safety
  • EU test reports for CCK certification of radio equipment and telecoms equipment
Cameroon
  • Testing for MTP Type Approval for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
  • Assistance with in-country testing
Burkina Faso
  • Type Approval certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment

Our team of over 9,000 Engaged Experts in North America, Europe, The Middle East, Australia, Asia and Africa are ready to help you.