Pharmaceutical Quality Control Testing

Accelerate your path to market with comprehensive quality control testing that meets regulatory requirements. Access GMP-compliant services that verify product safety and efficacy throughout development, helping you deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products with confidence.

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What is Pharmaceutical Quality Control Testing at Element?

Pharmaceutical quality control testing verifies the safety, efficacy, and compliance of pharmaceutical products throughout their development lifecycle. At Element, we provide comprehensive analytical testing services across all phases of product development, from raw material analysis through commercial batch release, all performed in GMP-compliant, FDA-registered laboratories.

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What Can Element Offer You for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Testing?

Materials and products we test

Support your entire product development cycle with comprehensive testing of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, excipients, and finished products. Our analytical capabilities deliver complete testing coverage from initial development through commercial release, helping you maintain consistent quality throughout your manufacturing process.

  • Raw materials and APIs
  • Intermediates and excipients
  • In-process samples
  • Finished pharmaceutical products

Key tests offered

Access comprehensive analytical services that verify product quality and compliance at every development stage. Our testing programs support your regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient development timelines.

Our quality control testing services include:

  • Analytical method development and validation
  • Compendial and monograph testing (USP, EP, BP, JP & ICH)
  • Method verification
  • Raw material testing
  • QC testing of excipients
  • In-process sample analysis
  • Finished product, batch, and lot release testing
  • Stability studies, including ICH stability testing and storage
  • Photostability studies and photodegradation
  • Forced degradation studies
  • Impurity and contamination analysis
  • Cleaning validation and environmental monitoring
  • Extractables and leachables (E&L) studies
  • Analytical support for all stages of CMC development
  • Analytical trouble-shooting
  • Technology transfer

Which labs offer this service

Our team operates from Life Sciences hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest Life Sciences hub is on our Locations Page.

Regulatory compliance support

Navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence through our GMP-compliant testing services. Our FDA-registered laboratories provide comprehensive documentation and expert guidance to support your regulatory submissions.

  • GMP-compliant testing
  • FDA registration
  • Multiple pharmacopeia testing
  • Complete documentation support
  • Regulatory guidance  

Standards we test to and materials we test

These are our most prevalent requests. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us!
  • USP
  • EP
  • BP
  • JP
  • ICH guidelines

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Quality and compliance made seamless

Our GMP-compliant and FDA-registered laboratories deliver comprehensive testing that meets all regulatory requirements, supported by complete documentation and expert guidance throughout your development journey.

Complex analytics simplified

Access integrated analytical services backed by experienced scientists who ensure consistent, accurate results for your product development and release testing needs. Our problem-solving approach and failure analysis capabilities help identify and resolve issues quickly. Streamlining your path to market.

Development timelines accelerated

Optimize your development process with customized testing programs and expert support at every stage, from method development through commercial release, reducing time-to-market pressures.

Technical challenges solved

Benefit from complete analytical development and validation services that simplify complex testing requirements and support all phases of product development. Our expert scientists provide hands-on technical guidance to overcome your most difficult analytical challenges.

Why Choose Element

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Global testing network

Access our worldwide laboratory network for consistent, high-quality testing wherever you operate

Complete testing solutions

One partner for all your testing needs, from raw materials through finished product release

Expert consultation

Benefit from our scientists' strategic guidance throughout your testing program

Customized programs

Flexible testing solutions tailored to your specific product and regulatory requirements

Frequently asked questions

What stability testing capabilities do you offer?

Our stability testing includes ICH stability testing, storage conditions, photostability studies, and forced degradation studies to support your product development and registration requirements.  

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Speak to our team of experts

AMERICAS

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+1 888 786 7555

EUROPE

Contact our Central Team
UK

Freephone from UK

+44 808 234 1667

Germany

Freephone from Germany 

+49 800 000 5137

MIDDLE EAST

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+971 800 353 6368