Raw Materials and Excipients Testing Services
Accelerate your pharmaceutical development with confidence through expert raw materials and excipient testing. From development to commercial manufacturing, get the comprehensive analysis you need to validate material quality, strengthen your supply chain, and maintain compliance with 21 CFR 211.84 requirements.

What is Raw Materials and Excipients Testing at Element?
Raw material and excipient testing confirms both identity and integrity of materials before manufacturing, as required by 21 CFR 211.84. Inconsistent or substandard raw materials can jeopardize product safety and slow down development. At Element, we provide complete testing services to validate that your materials meet established specifications for their intended use, supporting the entire drug development lifecycle.

What Can Element Offer You For Raw Materials and Excipients Testing Services?
Materials and components we test
Materials and components we test
Our comprehensive testing covers APIs, excipients, raw materials, packaging components, cell banks, vectors, and bulk harvest materials. Each analysis validates material quality to support your manufacturing processes while maintaining regulatory compliance throughout development and production phases. From early-stage development to commercial manufacturing, we provide specification and characterization testing for vendor qualification and material release.
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Access full monograph analysis, wet chemistry testing, spectrophotometric analysis (FT-IR, UV-VIS), residual solvents testing per USP <467>, elemental analysis, trace metals detection per USP <232> and <233>, ethylene oxide testing, and microbial analysis. Our testing capabilities include:
- Full Monograph Analysis (USP, Ph. Eur., JP, BP, ACS, FCC)
- Wet Chemistry Testing
- Assays and Chemical Tests
- Spectrophotometric Analysis (FT-IR, UV-VIS)
- Residual Solvents as per USP <467>
- Elemental Analysis
- Trace Metals as per USP <232> and <233>
- Ethylene Oxide and 1,4-Dioxane Testing
- Diethylene glycol (DEG) and Ethylene glycol (EG) Testing
- Microbiology and Sterility Testing
- Method Verification of Compendial Methods
- Tailored Methods including Method Development and Validation
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Benefit from our technical expertise in method verification of compendial methods, existing method transfer and optimization, and custom method development services. Our solutions adapt to your specific requirements while maintaining strict compliance throughout your development pipeline. We support verification of existing test methods, method transfers, optimizations, and development of alternative release methods, all validated to meet your requirements.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from Life Sciences hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. This network of cGMP compliant and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories ensures consistent quality and regulatory compliance across regions, giving you access to local expertise with global standards. Find out where your nearest Life Sciences hub is on our Locations Page.
Method optimization expertise
Method optimization expertise
Optimize your testing processes with specialized knowledge in method verification, transfer, and development. Our team helps streamline your analytical procedures while maintaining regulatory compliance. We focus on supporting your specific testing needs across the entire development lifecycle, from early research through commercial production.
Standards we test to and materials we test
- USP (United States Pharmacopeia)
- Ph. Eur. (European Pharmacopoeia)
- JP (Japanese Pharmacopoeia)
- BP (British Pharmacopoeia)
- ACS (American Chemical Society)
- FCC (Food Chemicals Codex)
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
- Pharmaceutical excipients
- Raw materials for manufacturing
- Container and packaging components
- Cell culture materials
- Starting materials
- Control cells
- Bulk harvest materials
- Vectors
- Cell banks
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Quality and compliance excellence delivered
Accelerated timelines with precision
Advanced expertise at your service
Seamless development support assured
Why Choose Element

Guaranteed Quality and Compliance
Expertise Across the Development Lifecycle
Efficiency and Flexibility
Advanced Techniques and Capabilities

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