Global Market Access (GMA) Services

Simplify your products regulatory compliance and accelerate entry into global markets with our specialist Global Market Access (GMA) services. Cut through complexity of international regulations and save time and money as our global compliance specialists identify country and region-specific requirements, streamline testing across multiple regions, provide local representation where needed, and guide you through the entire compliance process—all through a single, experienced partner.

Global Market Access (GMA) Services

What are Global Market Access (GMA) Services at Element?

Global Market Access services provide the necessary testing and regulatory support to access new markets, comply with international regulations and bring products to markets worldwide. At Element, we partner with manufacturers to identify the necessary regulations for your target markets and develop test and compliance plans. We understand and comply with local regulatory requirements across multiple regions, test and certify products efficiently, and develop customized market entry strategies for your products. Our expertise spans certification bodies worldwide, providing comprehensive support from initial assessment through final approval.

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What Can Element Offer You For Global Market Access (GMA) Services?

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Products we support

We provide a one-stop-shop solution for a wide range of products entering international markets. We help you meet the specific regulations for each target market you're pursuing, including:

  • Electronic equipment requiring safety and EMC certification
  • Wireless communications devices needing radio frequency approvals
  • Medical devices requiring international safety standards
  • Telecommunications equipment requiring connectivity approval
  • Transportation technologies requiring internation and OEM certification
  • Hazardous Location equipment needing international certification

Key services offered

Our GMA services empower companies to simplify and streamline their access to multiple markets worldwide. Our global network of local experts support from market research to certification, minimizing redundant testing and streamlining your path to multiple markets.

  • Global and local market research: Our global compliance specialists provide clear regulatory roadmaps to simplify your path to compliance, worldwide.
  • Industry-leading testing: Our state-of-the-art testing facilities deliver a comprehensive suite of testing capabilities, ensuring your products and safe and compliant.
  • Certification: Our strategically located laboratories facilitate local and global certification, enabling your product’s passport to all markets.
  • Global network of local experts: Across the globe, our experts are located in all major markets, providing intimate understanding and access to local and regional markets.

Methods and solutions offered

We develop customized GMA plans to navigate the unique requirements of each target market while optimizing testing and certification efficiency. Our experts identify the most suitable markets for your products, understand regulatory complexities, compile necessary technical documentation, and in many cases, issue certifications directly to accelerate your market entry process and reduce overall certification costs.

Working with us, you can expect:

  • Customized market entry strategies
  • Streamlined multi-market testing programs
  • Technical documentation compilation
  • Direct certification issuance (where authorized)
  • Engagement with local representatives for markets requiring in-country presence
  • Local partnership coordination

Which labs offer this service

Our team operates from hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Connected Technologies hub on our Locations Page.

Standards we meet and the materials we test

These are our most prevalent requests. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us!

North America

United States
  • FCC certification for radio and telecoms equipment
  • NRTL certification for product safety (per OSHA requirements)
  • HAZLOC certification for Explosive Atmosphere equipment
  • ASCA FDA for medical devices
Canada
  • SCC testing and certification for product safety (often performed in conjunction with NRTL)
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), previously known as Industry Canada (IC), certification for radio and telecoms equipment
Mexico
  • NOM testing and certification for product safety
  • IFTEL testing certification for radio and telecoms equipment

Europe

European Union
  • Product testing to support CE Marking for European market access
  • Notified Body services for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
  • Testing of medical devices to support Medical Device Regulation (MDR) compliance
  • Notified Body services for the EMC Directive
  • General Product Safety Directive compliance
  • Low Voltage Directive testing
  • ATEX for explosive atmosphere equipment
  • IECEx for explosive atmosphere equipment
  • Cybersecurity for RED and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
  • Notified Body services for the ATEX directive
United Kingdom
  • Approved Body Services for UK Radio Equipment Regulations
  • Approved Body Services for UK EMC Equipment Regulations
  • Testing for UK Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations
  • Approved Body for UK Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
  • Product testing to support UKCA marking
  • UKEx for explosive atmosphere equipment
  • Cybersecurity Testing for UK PSTI Regulations
Additional European Countries
  • Type certification for various non-EU European countries
  • Country-specific approvals where needed

South America

Brazil
  • ANATEL testing and certification for electrical equipment, radio equipment, and telecoms equipment
  • IECEE testing for INMETRO certification
Chile
  • FCC and EU test reports for SUBTEL certification
Peru
  • FCC and EU test reports for MTC certification
Uruguay
  • Testing and FCC and EU test reports for URSEC certification
Venezuela
  • FCC test reports for CONATEL certification
Argentina
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing and certification for IRAM Safety certification
  • Testing and certification for ENACOM certification of radio and telecoms equipment

Asia

China
  • CCC testing and certification for product safety
  • SRRC Type Approval for radio equipment
  • NAL testing and certification for telecoms equipment
Japan
  • MIC testing and certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
  • VCCI EMC testing and certification for electrical equipment
  • IECEE CB testing and certification for PSE product safety certification
Taiwan
  • BSMI testing and certification for electrical equipment
  • NCC testing and certification for radio equipment
Singapore
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing and certification for Enterprise Singapore safety certification
  • FCC and EU testing  for iMDA certification of radio  and telecoms equipment
South Korea
  • Radio & EMC testing for KC certification
  • IECEE CB testing and certification for product safety approval
  • Assistance with in-country testing
Hong Kong
  • FCC or EU test reports for OFTA certification
  • HK telecoms testing for OFTA certification
Malaysia
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
  • Testing for SIRIM certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Vietnam
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
  • Testing and certification for MPT Certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Indonesia
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
  • Radio and telecoms testing for DGPT certification

Middle East

Egypt
  • EU test reports for NTRA certification
United Arab Emirates
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing & certification for product safety
  • EU test reports for TRA certification
Saudi Arabia
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing for electrical and product safety
  • EU test reports for CITC and SABER certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Israel
  • IECEE CB Scheme testing for SII certification
  • EU test reports for MoC certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Qatar
  • EU test reports for ICT Qatar certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Kuwait
  • EU test reports for CITRA certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Oman
  • EU test reports for TRA certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Bahrain
  • IECEE CB Scheme certification for product safety
  • EU test reports for TRA certification of radio and telecoms equipment

Australasia

Australia
  • AS/NZS testing and RCM certification for electrical equipment, radio equipment and telecoms equipment
  • IECEE CB Safety testing and certification for approval of level III devices (ERAC)
New Zealand
  • AS/NZS testing and RCM certification for electrical equipment and radio equipment and product safety
  • Telecoms NZ testing and Spark NZ certification for telecoms equipment

Africa

South Africa
  • Radio, Telecoms, EMC and safety testing for ICASA certification
  • IECEE CB Safety Testing for SABS Safety certification
  • EU EMC testing for EMC CoC certification
Nigeria
  • IECEE CB Scheme and EU test reports for SONCAP certification for product safety
  • EU test reports for NCC certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • EU test reports for DTP Type Approval certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment
Kenya
  • Testing for KEBS and CB certification for product safety
  • EU test reports for CCK certification of radio equipment and telecoms equipment
Cameroon
  • EU test reports for MTP certification of radio and telecoms equipment
Burkina Faso
    • Type Approval certification for radio equipment and telecoms equipment

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Complex regulations

We navigate the intricate rules and requirements across countries and regions, developing clear pathways to compliance. Our experts interpret regulatory frameworks, identify necessary tests, and create streamlined plans that cut through complexity to achieve certification faster for your electronics, wireless devices, and medical products.

Market entry time pressures

We reduce your time to market by designing efficient test plans that satisfy multiple national certifications simultaneously. Our coordinated approach eliminates redundant testing, streamlines documentation, and expedites the certification process to get your products to global markets quicker, as demonstrated with clients like Renishaw.

Unclear country requirements

We provide comprehensive insights into each market's specific standards and requirements. Our experts identify exactly what's needed for your target countries, giving you clarity on testing requirements, documentation, and regulatory processes before you begin, preventing costly delays from missed requirements.

Lack of local representation

We partner with in-country representatives and authorities where required for certification. For markets requiring local presence like those in Asia, South America, and Africa, we establish these connections on your behalf, handling communications and submissions to ensure smooth certification without geographic barriers or administrative burdens.

Why Choose Element

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Global reach, local expertise

Our worldwide laboratory network combines international certification knowledge with deep understanding of regional requirements in each market from North America to Africa.

Coordinated certification approach

We design test plans that satisfy multiple national certifications simultaneously, reducing redundant testing and accelerating market entry for your wireless, telecom, and electrical products.

Proven certification success

Our experience navigating complex international regulations helps you avoid common pitfalls and achieve compliance on your first submission, as demonstrated with clients like Renishaw.

One partner, multiple markets

We simplify your global strategy by providing comprehensive certification services for all major market regions through a single point of contact, eliminating coordination challenges.

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