United States Testing Inspection Certification Market Research Report Information By Service Type (Testing Service, Inspection Service, Certification Service, and Others), By Application (Consumer Goods and Retail, Medical and Life Science, Agriculture and Food, Chemicals, Construction and Infrastructure, Energy and Power, Industrial and Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas and Petroleum, Public Sector, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Rail, Supply Chain and Logistics, IT and Telecommunication, Sports and Entertainment), By Sourcing Type (In-Hous

US Testing Inspection Certification Market Overview

United States Testing Inspection Certification Market Size was valued at USD 62.8 Billion in 2022. The testing inspection certification market industry is projected to grow from USD 65.31 Billion in 2023 to USD 89.383 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.00% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). In the near future, it is expected that a significant market driver to its growth would be the increasing outsourcing of TIC services. Independent TIC service providers greatly aid government regulations aimed at shielding customers from dangerous and toxic items

Figure 1: United States Testing Inspection Certification Market Size, 2023-2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

United States Testing Inspection Certification Market Trends

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  Growing need for testing services in the industrial sector to boost market growth

  
  

The testing inspection certification industry has grown as a result of an increase in the need for testing services in the consumer goods, retail, and food and beverage industries. The production of material things using labor, machinery, and raw materials is all included in the manufacturing sector. Ensuring product quality, safety, and conformity with industry standards and laws are critical functions of testing inspection certification processes in the manufacturing process. These procedures aid in the detection of flaws, uphold uniform quality standards, and confirm that goods satisfy legal and customer criteria. In the end, they enhance product dependability and consumer confidence while lowering the possibility of safety concerns or recalls. For instance, the United States Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology reports that manufacturing contributed $2.3 trillion to the US GDP in 2021, or 12.0% of the country's overall GDP. Thus, the market for testing inspection certification will be driven in the future by the growing need for testing services in the industrial sector.

Growing globalization and liberalization have brought attention to the fact that consumers' top priority is safety. Growing consumer awareness of the importance of safety as a top priority is a major worry regarding the increased hazard to life. Organizations are concentrating on using safety testing services in accordance with government requirements to address such safety risks. Safety and minimizing the negative effects on the environment are the top priorities of these regulations. For instance, in order to restrict carbon dioxide emissions, numerous countries have imposed stringent environmental legislation on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the vehicle sector. Similarly, standardizing collision avoidance systems was recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board in the United States. Moreover, the sector is expanding because of strict government regulations on food and beverage regulations, consumer product testing requirements, mandated inspection criteria, and the growing trade of consumer goods. The testing inspection certification market is also expanding as a result of several governments' growing concern over positive initiatives and a cleaner environment in all industries, including healthcare and the automobile, as well as the quick adoption of digital technologies that will fundamentally alter these services. Thus, driving the testing inspection certification market revenue.

United States Testing Inspection Certification Market Segment Insights

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  Testing Inspection Certification Service Type Insights

  
  

The United States Testing Inspection Certification market segmentation, based on service type, includes Testing Service, Inspection Service, Certification Service, and Others. The testing service segment dominated the market mostly. This is because more businesses in the construction, automotive, and manufacturing sectors are in need of this service. The analysis of materials, chemicals, components, and consumer electronics goods' safety and quality is aided by testing services. Because more and more major players are investing in the market, significant growth is predicted for the industry.

Figure 1: United States Testing Inspection Certification Market, by Service Type, 2023 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Testing Inspection Certification Application Insights

The United States Testing Inspection Certification market segmentation, based on application, includes Consumer Goods and Retail, Medical and Life Science, Agriculture and Food, Chemicals, Construction and Infrastructure, Energy and Power, Industrial and Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Petroleum, Public Sector, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Rail, Supply Chain and Logistics, IT and Telecommunication, Sports and Entertainment. The Medical and Life Science category generated the most income. The increasing number of life sciences laboratories, large government spending on healthcare, and various advantageous policies and subsidies can be attributed to this. Other factors include the growing need for medical equipment, such as masks, ventilators, sterilizers, PPE kits, and oxygen cylinders. The growing need for TIC services for surgical instruments, medical implants, and other associated tools—all of which are essential for ensuring patient safety and well-being—is also fueling the industry's expansion.

Testing Inspection Certification Sourcing Type Insights

The United States Testing Inspection Certification market segmentation, based on sourcing type, includes In-House Sourcing and Outsourced Sourcing. The in-house sourcing category generated the most income because of the many benefits it offers, including the option to hire specialists on-site, the flexibility to set up specific processes to meet the needs and goals of an organization, and more. Businesses can also simulate real-world TIC activities with the help of internal inspection and testing methods. Furthermore, the implementation of internal processes provides firms with improved oversight and a deeper comprehension of corporate operations, thereby benefiting their operations and driving additional market expansion in this area.

Testing Inspection Certification Country Insights

The demand for testing inspection certification services in the region is driven by the United States, which is the region's top consumer goods and retail product customer. Moreover, it serves as the foundation for the top businesses worldwide in a variety of disciplines. The presence of well-known TIC players, the rise of numerous startups in the area, the rising demand for processed and organic foods, the increasing attention that organizations are paying to comply with legal requirements and regulations, the early adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and government investments in technological advancements are all major contributors to this region's substantial market share. Furthermore, with the help of new technologies, environmental activities are also pushing the adoption of more recent testing standards. For instance, the Detox campaigns—which include Greenpeace's ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) campaign in the United States—are primarily focused on lowering the use of dangerous chemicals in the textile sector, which is the second-biggest global polluter of freshwater. Quality assurance and compliance solutions have grown essential for consumers in the United States due to the growing competition from emerging economies and the rising demand for quality from customers. Testing and certification are used in the majority of consumer-based products and retail services.

United States Testing Inspection Certification Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the testing inspection certification market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the testing inspection certification industry must offer cost-effective items.

Major players in the testing inspection certification market are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations includes SGS S.A. (Switzerland), Intertek Group plc (UK), Bureau Veritas (France), DNV GL (Norway), DEKRA SE (Germany), TÜV SÜD (Germany), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), TÜV RHEINLAND (Germany), Applus+ (Spain), and ALS (Australia).

Key Companies in the United States testing inspection certification market include

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  SGS S.A. (Switzerland)

  
  


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  Intertek Group plc (UK)

  
  


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  Bureau Veritas (France)

  
  


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  DNV GL (Norway)

  
  


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  DEKRA SE (Germany)

  
  


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  TÜV SÜD (Germany)

  
  


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  Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg)

  
  


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  TÜV RHEINLAND (Germany)

  
  


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  Applus+ (Spain)

  
  


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  ALS (Australia)

  
  

United States Testing Inspection Certification Industry Developments

January 2023: Through their partnership with the Fairness, Integrity, Safety, and Health (FISH) Standard for Crew (US), SGS is able to provide a third-party certification process for labor practices that is impartial, voluntary, and established. Phoenix Processors Limited Partnership (PPLP) will receive FISH certification for two processor vessels, M/V Excellence and M/V Phoenix, through the use of these labor practices on board vessels involved in international wild-capture fisheries.

April 2021: Through the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Pilot Program, Intertek Group was chosen as an approved testing laboratory. Under Intertek's global network of labs, 12 Medical Centers of Excellence have been granted authorization to support manufacturers globally with premarket testing of medical devices.

United States Testing Inspection Certification Market Segmentation

Testing Inspection Certification Service Type Outlook

• Testing Service


• Inspection Service


• Certification Service


• Others

Testing Inspection Certification Application Outlook

• Consumer Goods and Retail


• Medical and Life Science


• Agriculture and Food


• Chemicals


• Construction and Infrastructure


• Energy and Power


• Industrial and Manufacturing


• Mining


• Oil & Gas and Petroleum


• Public Sector


• Automotive


• Aerospace


• Marine


• Rail


• Supply Chain and Logistics


• IT and Telecommunication


• Sports and Entertainment

Testing Inspection Certification Sourcing Type Outlook

• In-House Sourcing


• Outsourced Sourcing