Retlif Testing Laboratories offers comprehensive EMC/EMI and ESS/Environmental testing services, including engineering support and training, for medical device compliance. They are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and recognized by NAVAIR.
Retlif Testing Laboratories, Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Environmental Simulation Solutions (ESS) testing services, with a strong focus on supporting the medical device industry's compliance needs. With three state-of-the-art testing facilities located in Ronkonkoma, New York; Goffstown, New Hampshire; and Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Retlif offers a full spectrum of testing and compliance engineering services. They are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 with over 140 accredited test methods and are recognized by NAVAIR for military EMC testing. Retlif tests to domestic US and international standards, including those required for medical devices, aerospace, rail, maritime, commercial, and industrial applications. Beyond core testing, Retlif provides specialized engineering support, including the development of test-specific documentation and pre-design compliance consulting to help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements. They also offer customized training programs to educate organizations and professionals on EMC/EMI and ESS principles. Retlif's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction ensures globally accepted test results, facilitating product acceptance across various markets.
About
**Who they are** Retlif Testing Laboratories, Inc. has been a field leader since 1978, offering comprehensive Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing and compliance engineering services from three state-of-the-art facilities. They are a 100% independent, American-owned, and family-owned testing business.
**Expertise & scope** * Full spectrum of Environmental Simulation Solutions (ESS) including climatic/atmospheric simulation and dynamic simulation product testing. * Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing and compliance engineering services. * Testing to domestic US and international standards, including military, aerospace, rail, maritime, commercial, and industrial test standards, available in-lab or on-site. * Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 with over 140 accredited test methods. * Support for Canadian, Japanese VCCI, Australian ACMA, and European Union CE industry requirements. * Engineering support for defining compliance plans, generating specialized documentation, and assisting with regulatory agency needs. * Custom technical training programs for organizations and individual engineering professionals.
**Reputation / proof points** * Founded in 1978. * Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. * Recognized by NAVAIR. * Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC) approved. * Globally accepted testing services by every major airframe manufacturer, shipyard, and military agency.
Additional information
Retlif Testing Laboratories provides engineering services to assist in developing essential support documentation for test programs, including management and control plans, test plans, and procedures. They also offer pre-design compliance consulting to help understand potential compliance needs and technical standards before product design begins, aiming to avoid costly after-the-fact fixes. Their training services are modular and can be tailored from one-hour "lunch and learns" to multi-day seminars, covering topics such as "Introduction to EMC/EMI."
Key Highlights
Founded in 1978, Retlif Testing Laboratories has over 45 years of experience in testing services.
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“throughout the year we will celebrate a true milestone, our 45th year in business.”
Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 with over 140 accredited test methods.
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“Retlif maintains one of the largest ranges of laboratory EMC accreditations with over 140 accredited test methods in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.”
Offers comprehensive EMC/EMI and ESS/Environmental testing services from three facilities.
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“Retlif offers comprehensive Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing and compliance engineering services from three state-of-the-art testing facilities.”
Provides engineering support for compliance plans and documentation development.
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“Retlif engineering services can assist in opening markets and comprehensively managing your product’s compliance needs.”
“They are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and recognized by NAVAIR.”
Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC) approved.
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“Retlif is Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC) approved and possesses the technical expertise, field capabilities and laboratory facilities to provide a full range of military, dynamic and climatic test methods.”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
Companies requiring EMC/EMI and ESS/Environmental testing for medical devices.
Organizations needing engineering support for compliance plans and documentation.
Businesses seeking tailored technical training in EMC/EMI and related fields.
How engagement typically works
Project-based testing and engineering services.
Customized training programs.
Consultative approach to compliance.
Typical deliverables
EMC/EMI test reports.
ESS/Environmental test reports.
Compliance documentation (management plans, test plans, procedures).
Engineering design support documentation.
Customized training modules.
Good to know
Best when requiring testing to military, aerospace, rail, maritime, commercial, and industrial standards.
Ideal for clients needing ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing.
HQ: Ronkonkoma, USA
Languages: English
Timezones: EST
Status: listed
Services & Capabilities
Electrical Safety + EMC Testing (IEC 60601)
Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe
Industries: Medical Devices
Standards Supported: ISO/IEC 17025
Test Coverage: Both
Is Accredited: Yes
Accreditation Body: ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) / NAVAIR
On Site Testing Option: Yes
Regions Served: Canada, Japan, Australia, European Union, US
Test Types Offered: Conducted emissions, Radiated emissions, ESD immunity
Additional medical_device_emc_testing Details
Standards Supported
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 61010-1, ISO/IEC 17025, Military standards, Aerospace standards, Rail standards, Maritime standards, Commercial standards, Industrial standards, Canadian standards, Japanese VCCI, Australian ACMA, European Union CE
Test Coverage
Both, EMC/EMI, ESS/Environmental
Nrtl Relationships
Other
Max Eut Size
Large (walk-in chamber mentioned)
Chamber Type
Climatic/atmospheric simulation, Dynamic simulation, Explosive atmosphere chamber, Walk-in chamber, Ingressive sand and dust test chamber