Element Packaging Testing
Element Packaging Testing offers expert shelf-life testing services for food, supplements, and pet products. They provide scientifically validated expiration dates, stability analysis, and microbial challenge studies to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Element Packaging Testing is a global leader in providing comprehensive shelf-life testing services, crucial for maximizing product quality and extending market reach. They offer scientifically validated expiration dates for a wide range of products, including foods, supplements, and pet products, across various storage conditions (frozen, refrigerated, ambient). Their services ensure product safety, maintain quality, and meet stringent regulatory and retailer requirements. Element's expertise covers stability analysis through microbiological, chemical, and physical testing, evaluating factors like spoilage indicators, water activity, pH levels, and rancidity. They also provide specialized microbial challenge studies to identify potential spoilage risks and validate safety parameters before product launch. With a global network of over 270 ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and 8,500 experts, Element delivers tailored testing protocols and clear communication. They support R&D initiatives, validate reformulations, and verify shelf-life extensions with scientifically robust methodologies, ensuring products are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
About
**Who they are**
Element Packaging Testing is a global testing, inspection, and certification partner with over 100 years of experience, operating from more than 270 locations worldwide. They specialize in providing scientifically validated shelf-life testing services for a variety of products.
**Expertise & scope**
* Expert shelf-life testing for food, supplements, and pet products.
* Scientifically validated expiration dates and stability analysis.
* Microbial challenge studies to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
* Testing across frozen, refrigerated, and ambient storage conditions.
* Accommodates various packaging configurations, including vacuum-sealed, modified atmosphere, freeze-dried, and reduced oxygen packaging.
* Comprehensive stability analysis through microbiological, chemical, and physical testing, evaluating spoilage indicators, water activity, pH levels, and rancidity.
* Microbiological testing includes Aerobic Plate Count, Total Coliform Count/E. coli, Yeast and Molds, and Psychrotrophic bacteria analysis.
* Services tailored to meet regulatory (local, state, and federal) and retailer requirements.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Operates over 270 global locations.
* Employs over 8,500 experts.
* Holds ISO 17025 accreditation for its laboratories.
* Adheres to international standards including ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap.
Element Packaging Testing is a global testing, inspection, and certification partner with over 100 years of experience, operating from more than 270 locations worldwide. They specialize in providing scientifically validated shelf-life testing services for a variety of products.
**Expertise & scope**
* Expert shelf-life testing for food, supplements, and pet products.
* Scientifically validated expiration dates and stability analysis.
* Microbial challenge studies to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
* Testing across frozen, refrigerated, and ambient storage conditions.
* Accommodates various packaging configurations, including vacuum-sealed, modified atmosphere, freeze-dried, and reduced oxygen packaging.
* Comprehensive stability analysis through microbiological, chemical, and physical testing, evaluating spoilage indicators, water activity, pH levels, and rancidity.
* Microbiological testing includes Aerobic Plate Count, Total Coliform Count/E. coli, Yeast and Molds, and Psychrotrophic bacteria analysis.
* Services tailored to meet regulatory (local, state, and federal) and retailer requirements.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Operates over 270 global locations.
* Employs over 8,500 experts.
* Holds ISO 17025 accreditation for its laboratories.
* Adheres to international standards including ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap.
Additional information
Element Packaging Testing tailors shelf-life testing protocols based on critical factors specific to each product and its intended market. Their approach involves comprehensive testing across multiple packaging configurations and storage environments, ensuring product stability validation under diverse conditions. Buyers can expect detailed stability analysis covering microbiological, chemical, and physical parameters, which helps in validating label claims and monitoring degradation patterns. Engagement typically involves collaboration to develop bespoke test plans that align with product timelines and specific needs, with regular updates and transparency throughout the process.
Key Highlights
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Offers expert shelf-life testing for food, supplements, and pet products.
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“From foods and supplements to pet products, get precise expiration data across all storage conditions.”
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Provides comprehensive stability analysis including microbiological, chemical, and physical testing.
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“Access complete stability analysis through microbiological, chemical, and physical testing.”
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Accommodates various packaging solutions, including advanced options like vacuum-sealed and modified atmosphere.
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“Our facilities accommodate everything from traditional packaging to advanced solutions including vacuum-sealed, modified atmosphere...”
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Operates over 270 global laboratory locations with more than 8,500 experts.
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“Delivered by 8,500 experts across 270+ global locations, our bespoke solutions give you the technical clarity and speed you need...”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Holds ISO 17025 accreditation for its laboratories.
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“Element holds a wide range of national and international accreditations, based on globally recognized standards such as ISO/IEC 17025...”
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Adheres to international standards including ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap.
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“And because we operate to the highest international standards - including ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap - you can trust that your results will stand up to scrutiny anywhere in the world.”
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Has over 100 years of testing experience.
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“With over 100 years of testing experience, Element offers industry-leading testing services...”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Supplement and nutraceutical companies
- Pet food and animal feed producers
- Companies requiring regulatory compliance for shelf-life determination
How engagement typically works
- Collaborative test plan development
- Tailored testing solutions
- Transparent communication and regular updates
Typical deliverables
- Scientifically validated shelf-life dates
- Stability analysis reports
- Microbial challenge study results
- Expiration, best-by, and sell-by date validation
Good to know
- Best when specific product types (food, supplements, pet products) require rigorous shelf-life validation.
- Ideal for companies needing to meet diverse regulatory and retailer requirements.
HQ:
US
Languages:
English
Status:
listed
Services & Capabilities
Packaging + Shelf-life + Distribution Testing
Countries:
United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia
Industries:
Medical Devices
Pricing model:
Custom pricing
Packaging Tests Offered:
Other
Shelf Life Methods Offered:
Accelerated aging, Real-time aging, Both
Distribution Tests Offered:
Vibration, Drop, Compression, Other
Standards Supported:
Other
Is Accredited:
Yes
Accreditation Body:
ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap
Has Climate Chambers:
Yes
Has Distribution Simulation:
Yes
Nda Support:
Yes
Minimum Project Size:
No minimum
Regions Served:
Americas, Europe, Middle East
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Additional packaging_shelf_life_testing Details
Packaging Tests Offered
Shelf-life testing, Stability analysis, Microbial challenge studies, Spoilage indicator analysis, Water activity testing, pH level testing, Rancidity testing
Standards Supported
ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap
Shelf Life Methods Offered
Real-time aging, Accelerated aging
Distribution Tests Offered
Vibration, Shock, Drop, Compression, Climate
Lead Time Band
Start in 4-8 weeks
Quote SLA
3-5 business days
Sample Return Policy
Dispose
Minimum Project Size
$25-50k
Pricing Model
Custom
