Environmental & Compliance Testing
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Independent elemental and materials analysis to support environmental protection, compliance and due diligence
Organisations across industry, infrastructure and the public sector face increasing obligations to understand the environmental impact of materials, processes and products. Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) provides independent environmental and compliance testing services through its UKAS accredited Analytical Testing Laboratory, supporting regulatory compliance, risk management and responsible operations.
With over 250 years of experience in materials assurance and consumer protection, BAO delivers reliable, impartial analytical data that organisations can trust when meeting environmental and regulatory requirements.
Your challenges...
Organisations requiring environmental and compliance testing increasingly need to:
- Identify and quantify potentially hazardous elements and substances
- Demonstrate compliance with UK and international regulations
- Support environmental risk assessments and due diligence
- Provide credible, third-party analytical evidence to regulators and stakeholders
Independent laboratory analysis is critical to defensible compliance.
How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...
Elemental & Materials Analysis
Our UKAS accredited laboratory provides independent analysis of:
- Environmental samples containing metal contaminants
- Industrial materials, waste and by-products
- Recycled, recovered and secondary material streams
- Products and components requiring compliance verification
Delivering accurate data on metals and other elements of environmental concern.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
We support organisations with analytical evidence to help demonstrate compliance with:
- UK REACH and retained EU REACH requirements
- Environmental permitting and waste regulations
- Product safety and restricted substances requirements
- Supply chain due diligence and reporting obligations
Providing robust data suitable for regulatory review.
Environmental Risk & Investigation Support
Our analytical services assist with:
- Investigation of contamination or exceedances
- Independent analysis following incidents or complaints
Providing clarity in complex or high-risk situations.
ESG, Reporting & Due Diligence
We provide analytical data to support:
- ESG and sustainability reporting
- Environmental audits and disclosures
- Responsible sourcing and materials transparency
- Independent assurance for stakeholders and partners
Supporting credible and evidence-based reporting.
Get In touch
If you require environmental or compliance testing, Birmingham Assay Office’s Analytical Testing Laboratory can support you with independent elemental and materials analysis.
to discuss environmental and compliance testing services.
Why choose Birmingham Assay Office?
- UKAS Accredited Analytical Laboratory – Independent, impartial testing
- Regulatory-Aware Expertise – Experience supporting compliance frameworks
- Heritage of Protection – Over 250 years safeguarding materials integrity
- Independent & Trusted – No commercial interest in outcomes
- Clear, Defensible Reporting – Suitable for regulators and audits
Our independence and technical credibility make BAO a trusted partner for environmental and compliance testing.
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Contact us
Birmingham Assay office
0121 820 0773
Address
1 Moreton St, Birmingham, B1 3AX