National Technical Systems is a network of independent test laboratories, internationally accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for an enormous list of standards for a wide variety of industries. Please ask us if you don't see any accreditations on the list below that are required for certification of your product(s). We are constantly updating and expanding our scopes of accreditation and it is possible that an accreditation has not been updated here, is not necessary, or may be covered in a different way.
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A2LA American Association for Laboratory Accreditation |
Electrical Testing in the fields of: Electromagnetic Compatibility, NEBS, Radio, Wireless & Product Safety Tests on: Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (TTE); Network Equipment; Information Technology Equipment (ITE); Medical Electrical Equipment; Industrial, Commercial, and Medical Test Equipment; Professional Audio and Video Equipment; Radio Equipment; Electronic (Digital) Products; Industrial and Scientific Instruments; Cabled Distribution Systems; Zigbee Conformance; and USB Interoperability.
View our Electrical certifications:
Mechanical Testing in the fields of: Hydraulic, Dynomometer, Environmental Simulation, Fuel and Fuel System Components, Air Flow, Helium Leak, Gravel Bombardment, Water Spray, HALT, HASS, Acceleration, Crash Safety, Airborne Contaminants, Fire, Fire Spread, Fire Hazard, Flamability, Impulse, Spatial, Heat Dissipation, Illumination, Torque, Sand and Dust, Fluid Flow, Explosive Atmosphere, Rapid Decompression, Slosh, Structural Loads, Mass Properties, Jolt and Jumble, Bounce, Drop Impact, Vibration, Pyro (Beam) Shock, Tensile/Compression, Thermal Vacuum, Freezing Rain, Salt Fog/Spray, Combined Enviroments, and Temperature Cycling. View the Mechanical certifications:
Acoustics & Vibration Testing in the fields of: Acoustic Characteristics, Acoustic Noise, Structureborne Noise, Vibration and Shock, Drop, High Impact Shock, Sound Power, Mechanical Vibration, Vibration Performance, Vibration Characteristics, ISTA Preshipment Test Procedures, and Electrodynamic Mechanical Shock. View the Acoustic & Vibration certifications: Thermal Testing in the fields of: High/Low Temperature, Thermal Shock, Temperature/Humidity, Low Air Pressure, Barometric Pressure (Altitude), Corrosion, Rain, Explosion-proofness, Sand and Dust, Battery Compartment, Immersion, Icing, Fluid Susceptibility, Wind Resistance, Simulated Brush Fire, Test Methods for Environmental, Electronic and Electrical Parts, Semiconductor Devices, Needle Flame, FAA Fire Spread, NEBS (Bellcore) and Fire Spread. View the Thermal Testing certifications: |
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A2LA American Association for Laboratory Accreditation |
Electrical Immunity Pittsfield, MA Held by Lightning Technologies, an NTS Company, covering:
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L-A-B |
Environmental Simulation Testing covering High/Low Temperature, Thermal Shock, Salt Spray (fog), Humidity, Moisture Resistance, Rain/Waterproofness, Altitude/Temperature, Explosive Atmosphere, Icing, Fluid Susceptibility, Resistance to Solvents, Protection against Dust, Protection against Water (Jet Spray and Immersion). Vibration and Shock Testing coverign Classic Vibration (sine), Random Vibration and Combination, Package Shipment, and Shock testing. Garwood Laboratories, Inc. San Clemente, CA LAB Certificate #L2180.01-1 |
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NVLAP |
Personal Body Armor Testing Wichita, KS NVLAP Lab Code 200818-0 Held by USTL, a division of NTS, covering:
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National Institute for Justice |
NTS USTL is approved by the Body Armor Compliance Testing Program (CTP) to conduct compliance tesitng in accordance with NIJ Standard-0101.06. | United States | ||
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FCC - Federal Communications Commission |
Approved scope: A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4.
Display our FCC related certifications at the FCC site from the Reports/TCB Search menu. |
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A2LA American Association for Laboratory Accreditation |
NTS Silicon Valley is accredited by A2LA to certify unlicensed and licensed radio frequency devices. Click here to view the A2LA Guide 65 scope. | United States | ||
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NTS Elliott is a designated Foreign Certification Body, accredited by A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation), under the APEC MRA, Phase 2, Certification. The scope of recognition is "All Radio Standards Specifications (RSS) in the Category 1 Equipment Standards List."
List of Certification Bodies recognized by Industry Canada to certify equipment to the Canadian radio communication and/or broadcasting requirements The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) list of Government-to-Government Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Information list of US CABs Designated to IC is in the APEC section at Canada (IC) - Phase II |
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ACA - Australian Communications Authority, APEC MRA, Phase 1, Testing |
We are an approved testing laboratory for Australia / New Zealand Standards such as AS/NZSCISPR 11, CISPR 22, PTS/NZS 61000.6.1, -.2, -.3,-.4, ACA TS 001, AS/NZS 60950:2000
List of US CABs designated to Australian Communications and Media Authority of Australia |
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BSMI - Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, APEC MRA, Phase 1, Testing |
NTS Elliott is an approved EMC testing laboratory (SL2-IN-E-013R), for ITE to CNS 13438 requirements. | Chinese Taipei | ||
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NCC-National Communications Commission, Chinese Taipei, APEC MRA, Phase 1, Testing |
NTS Elliott is an approved telecom and wireless testing laboratory for Chinese Taipei for LP0002. | Chinese Taipei | ||
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IDA - Infocom Development Authority, APEC MRA, Phase 1, Testing |
NTS Elliott is an approved testing laboratory for standards such as CISPR 22, IEC 61000-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6. | Singapore | ||
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MIC / RRL - Korean Ministry of Information and Communication / Radio Research Laboratory |
NTS Elliott Laboratories is a designated testing laboratory for performing Korean EMC tests using RRL Notice 2006-126, criteria for EMI including KN11, KN13, and KN22 and RRL Notice 2006-127, criteria for EMS including: KN61000-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6, -4-8, -4-11, and KN20. | Korea | ||
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Telefication |
Elliott Laboratories, LLC, an NTS Company, complies with the relevant provisions of RF_051 and has acquired the status of Telefication Reviewed Laboratory. The assignment covers the test(s) to Chapter I, II, III and IV article 49.20(1) & 49.20(2) of the Ordinance Regulating Radio Equipment.
Telefication, based in the Netherlands, provides product certification, system certification, testing and approvals worldwide. |
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Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) |
NTS-TSE is a "Certificed Member" of the Control System Integrators Association. To be a Certified Member a member must pass and independent third-park audit tothe CSIA Best Practices and Benchmarks. Per CSIA, the landmark Certified Member Program provides an industry-specific means for end users to identify areas of importance and minimize uncertainties in selecting a system integrator. This program also offers a framework for integrators to evaluate and continuously improve their own businesses. View certificate here. | United States | ||
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CSA - Canadian Standards Association |
NTS Elliott provides consulting, product evaluation, testing, certification services, and CSA witnessed testing for numerous product safety standards. | Canada, International | ||
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Federal Communications Commissions |
NTS's measurement facilities comply with section 2.948 of the FCC rules and are registered in conjunction with Parts 15 and 18 of the Commission's Rules. | United States | ||
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Industry Canada |
NTS and NTS Elliott's measurement facilities comply with RSS 212, Issue 1, and are registered with Industry Canada.
List of O.A.T.S. Filings,click on "N" or "E" |
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NATA - National Association of Testing Authorities |
NTS Elliott is a Recognized Testing Authority with NATA, Australia. | Australia | ||
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NEMKO - (Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll) |
NTS Elliott has been authorized by Nemko to provide EMC and Radio testing and test reports to the EMC Directive, the MDD (Medical Device Directive), and R&TTE (Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment) Directive under approvals NLA157-A, NLA157-B, and NLA157-C. | European Union, International | ||
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TUV Rheinland |
NTS Elliott provides consulting, product evaluation, testing, certification services, and TUV witnessed testing for numerous product safety standards. | European Union, International | ||
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TUV SUD |
NTS provides consulting, product evaluation, testing, certification services, and TUV witnessed testing for numerous product safety standards. | North America, European Union, International | ||
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UL (Underwriters Laboratories) |
NTS Elliott provides consulting, product evaluation, testing, certification services, and UL witnessed testing for numerous product safety standards. | United States, International | ||
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Verizon ITL NEBS TCP Program (Independent Test Laboratory, Network Equipment Building Systems, Testing Certification Program) |
NTS has been named by Verizon to provide NEBS testing and reports to GR-63, GR-1089-CORE, and GR-487.
List of Verizon Independent Testing Laboratories NEBS Testing Certification Program (NEBS-TCP) |
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ISO 9001:2008 Approval |
NTS Albuquerque, NM facility has been audited and approved for compliance to ISO 9001:2008. Click here for certificate. | Global | ||
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Our measurement facilities are registered with the VCCI for EMC testing.
List of Registered Measurement Facilities, then type in "Elliott" or "National Technical Systems" for the list. |
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US Department of Transportation |
NTS is a third party certified package tester for the DOT. NTS Camden is certified to perform Performance Orientated Package Testing (POP) for non bulk packages in accordance with 49CFR intended for the shipping of hazardous materials. The types of packages approved to test include: Metal drums and jerricans; fiberboard, wood and plastic boxes. View certificate |
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