North America Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) Market

The North America TIC market is expected to grow from USD 69.89 billion in 2025 to USD 79.10 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 2.5% during that period. This growth comes from the increasing need for regulatory compliance, including standards set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The rapid adoption of connected products, software-driven solutions, and safety-focused items in the automotive, medical devices, electronics, aerospace, and energy sectors is also a factor. The rising demand for electric vehicles, smart manufacturing, and clean-energy infrastructure puts pressure on testing, inspection, and certification. As regulatory requirements become stricter and more complex, more businesses are relying on third-party TIC services throughout the region.

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Some of the major players in the North America TIC market with strong regional presence include SGS SA (Switzerland), Intertek (UK), UL LLC (US), Bureau Veritas (France), TÜV SÜD (Germany), TÜV Rheinland (Germany), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), and Element Materials Technology (UK). Two dominant strategies shape the competitive landscape in the region. The first is the continuous expansion of digital and advanced testing capabilities—including Electric Vehicle (EV) and battery testing, wireless/IoT compliance, AI-enabled inspection, and cybersecurity validation—actively pursued by SGS, UL Solutions, Intertek, and Eurofins to address the growing complexity of products. The second is strategic acquisitions and partnerships, such as SGS’s portfolio expansion in digital compliance, Eurofins’ consolidation in life sciences testing, and Intertek’s strengthening of electrical safety capabilities, which help players broaden their service offerings, accelerate market penetration, and enhance their competitive positioning across North America.

In January 2025, SGS SA acquired RTI Laboratories, a U.S.-based testing services company, through a new purchasing agreement. This acquisition boosts SGS's presence in North America and expands its certification services for commercial and federal standards. It allows SGS to reach more clients and improve its operational capacity.

In December 2024, Bureau Veritas added Luxury Brand Services to its portfolio. This acquisition aimed to improve quality assurance and control in the luxury goods sector. It combines Bureau Veritas's expertise with the LEAP | 28 program, helping the company grow in Italy's fashion and logistics markets.

SGS SA (Switzerland) is a major player in the North America TIC market. The company offers a wide range of testing, inspection, and certification services. It is known for its strong regulatory knowledge and extensive laboratory resources. SGS's main strategy is to grow its digital testing capabilities, especially in areas like cybersecurity, Electric Vehicle (EV) and battery validation, wireless/IoT compliance, sustainability assurance, and remote inspection technologies. SGS's strengths include its global technical expertise, accredited labs, and solid regulatory connections with organizations like the FDA, EPA, FCC, OSHA, and UL/ETL equivalence. It can provide complete compliance solutions for sectors such as automotive, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, consumer electronics, and energy. The company is also enhancing its market presence through targeted acquisitions and partnerships. Recent investments focus on digital compliance, environmental testing, and AI-enabled inspection platforms. SGS employs a strategy of horizontal expansion by broadening its services and vertical integration by strengthening specific capabilities, such as materials testing and supply-chain assurance. This helps it maintain a leadership position in the North American TIC market.

UL LLC (US) is a leading player in the North American TIC market. It is well-known for its strong focus on product safety, electrical certification, and digital compliance. The company's strategy aims to maintain its leadership in safety science while branching out into high-growth areas. These areas include cybersecurity assurance, EV and battery testing, renewable energy certification, and software and AI validation. UL's strengths come from its solid reputation as an OSHA-recognized NRTL, its strong alignment with US standards (UL, ANSI, NFPA), and its large network of accredited laboratories throughout the region. The company works to reinforce its position by making significant investments in digital testing platforms, expanding EV and energy-storage testing centers, and building partnerships with leading OEMs in electronics, automotive, industrial equipment, and smart-home technologies.

UL Solutions seeks to deepen its expertise in key safety areas and expand with broader sustainability, functional safety, and interoperability testing services. This approach solidifies its role as a trusted compliance authority across North America.

Market Ranking

The North America TIC market is clearly fragmented. The top five players—SGS SA, Intertek, UL LLC, Bureau Veritas, and TÜV SÜD—together hold only about 15 to 20 percent of the regional market. These companies have strong positions in testing consumer products, certifying electrical safety, conducting industrial inspections, and ensuring medical device compliance. They benefit from long-term relationships with key regulators like OSHA, FDA, FCC, and EPA. However, the region's landscape also relies on a broad network of specialized, mid-sized, and niche laboratories, which account for the remaining 80 to 85 percent of the market. This group includes NRTL-recognized labs, firms that test materials and metals, environmental testing providers, IT and cybersecurity validation companies, and labs focused on EV batteries and energy technologies that are growing quickly. The presence of complex regulatory requirements, industry-specific certifications, and high demand from sectors like automotive, energy, aerospace, healthcare, and electronics leads to a widely distributed market power. This keeps North America's TIC ecosystem competitive, varied, and driven by innovation.

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