Materials Safety & Regulatory Compliance
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Independent elemental and materials analysis to support product safety, compliance and due diligence
Across regulated and consumer-facing industries, organisations must demonstrate that materials used in products are safe, compliant and suitable for their intended use. Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) provides independent materials safety and regulatory compliance testing through its UKAS accredited Analytical Testing Laboratory, supporting manufacturers, importers and duty holders across the UK.
With over 250 years of experience in materials assurance and consumer protection, BAO delivers robust, impartial analytical data that supports confident compliance decisions and reduces regulatory risk.
Your challenges...
Organisations responsible for product safety and compliance increasingly need to:
- Identify and quantify potentially hazardous elements in materials and components
- Control restricted substances in metals, alloys and coatings
- Demonstrate compliance with UK and retained EU regulations
- Support technical documentation, due diligence and audit requirements
- Manage risk across complex global supply chains
- Provide credible third-party evidence to regulators and partners
Independent analytical testing is essential to defensible compliance.
How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...
Elemental & Restricted Substances Analysis
Our UKAS accredited laboratory provides independent analysis of:
- Metals, alloys and surface coatings
- Components and assemblies intended for consumer or professional use
- Materials subject to restricted substance requirements
Delivering accurate data across major, minor and trace elements.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
We provide analytical evidence to support compliance with:
- UK REACH and retained EU REACH requirements
- General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)
- Supply chain due diligence and product safety obligations
- Customer, retailer and partner compliance requirements
Providing clear, defensible data suitable for regulatory review.
Skin Contact & Exposure Considerations
Our analytical services assist with:
- Assessment of materials intended for prolonged or repeated skin contact
- Identification of elements associated with irritation or sensitisation risk
- Support for material selection and risk assessment strategies
Providing evidence to inform safe product design and use.
Incident Investigation & Corrective Action Support
We support organisations with:
- Independent analysis following safety concerns or non-compliance
- Investigation of exceedances or unexpected results
- Evidence to support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Providing clarity during high-risk or time-critical situations.
Get in Touch
If you require materials safety or regulatory compliance testing, Birmingham Assay Office’s Analytical Testing Laboratory can support you with independent elemental and materials analysis.
to discuss materials safety and regulatory 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 consumer and material safety
- Independent & Trusted – No commercial interest in outcomes
- Clear, Defensible Reporting – Suitable for regulators, audits and due diligence
Our independence and technical credibility make BAO a trusted partner for materials safety and compliance testing.
“Birmingham Assay Office’s independent verification gave us complete confidence in our bullion transactions. Their authority and impartiality are invaluable in the investment metals market.“
Representative from
Global Jewellery Retailer
Contact us
Birmingham Assay office
0121 820 0773
Address
1 Moreton St, Birmingham, B1 3AX