Bring your products to market faster with Element’s accelerated aging and shelf life testing. We simulate temperature, humidity, and UV exposure to help you predict durability, ensure compliance, and make confident, data-driven decisions. With expertise in ASTM F1980 and industry standards, Element provides reliable insights to optimize product safety, longevity, and performance.

 

What is Accelerated Aging Shelf Life Testing at Element? 

Accelerated aging testing simulates long-term environmental effects on products in compressed timeframes. At Element, we use environmental chambers to evaluate how temperature, humidity, and UV exposure impact your product's integrity and safety, providing data-driven insights for product development and regulatory compliance. Our testing includes precise Cool White UV indoor lighting at higher intensities, providing data-driven insights for product development and regulatory compliance. 

 

What Can Element Offer You For Accelerated Aging Shelf Life Testing Services?

 

Products we test 

Your medical devices, packaging systems, and food products undergo comprehensive testing in our state-of-the-art facilities. We specialize in evaluating sterile barrier systems, container components, and complete packaging assemblies to verify long-term performance and safety.

 

Key tests offered 

 

Methods and solutions offered 

We use the Arrhenius reaction rate function to determine optimal test durations. Our experts guide you through test selection based on your specific product requirements, industry standards, and regulatory needs. Each testing program is customized to deliver the most relevant data for your application.

 

Cutting-edge equipment we use 

  • Environmental chambers for temperature/humidity control 
  • High-frequency vibration and shock equipment 
  • Walk-in chambers for large components 
  • Fluorescent light systems with daylight lamps 
  • Ultraviolet A lamps for near UV testing 
  • Customizable fixtures for unique projects

 

Industry expertise, real impact 

Our medical device testing experts bring deep industry knowledge to every project, helping you navigate regulatory requirements while delivering reliable data for product validation and market approval. 

Medical devices 

  • Sterile barrier systems 
  • Medical packaging materials 
  • Terminally sterilized devices 

Packaging systems 

  • Food packaging 
  • Container systems 
  • Package components 
American Society for Testing & Materials

ASTM F1980: Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices 

ASTM D4332: Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing 

ASTM F1327: Standard Terminology Relating to Barrier Materials for Medical Packaging 

Other Specifications

ANSI / AAMI / ISO 11607: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices

 

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

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Time Constraints

Accelerate your product validation with our environmental chambers that compress long-term aging into weeks. Our standardized testing protocols deliver reliable data quickly, helping you meet development timelines without compromising on quality assessment.

Safety uncertainty

Through systematic exposure to temperature, humidity, and UV conditions in our environmental chambers, we deliver comprehensive data on your product's long-term safety and performance characteristics, supporting your quality assurance requirements.
 

Complex regulations

Our testing processes align with ASTM, ANSI/AAMI/ISO, and ICH standards. We guide you through compliance requirements, providing documented evidence of product safety and performance for regulatory submissions.

 

Environmental unknowns

Our advanced chambers simulate multiple environmental conditions simultaneously, giving you precise data on how temperature, humidity, and UV exposure affect your product throughout its intended lifecycle.

   

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Why Choose Element

Global testing network

Access our extensive network of laboratories around the world for global reach and local service.

Comprehensive testing solutions

From standard protocols to custom test setups, we deliver complete testing solutions.

Industry-leading equipment

State-of-the-art environmental chambers and testing equipment for reliable results.

Expert guidance

Our specialists help select optimal testing parameters for your specific needs. 
 

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