Chemical safety testing
Regulatory testing to minimize risk and protect consumers by identifying hazardous substances and chemicals used in manufacturing or found in finished products.
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Chemical and Pharmaceutical
Supporting safe and compliant operations in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry
Chemical and pharmaceutical companies operate in a highly regulated, high-risk environment shaped by global regulations, sustainability requirements, and rapid technological change. Ensuring safe operations while meeting complex compliance obligations is essential across different stages of the value chain.
DEKRA supports the chemical and pharmaceutical industry with integrated safety, testing, and compliance services. From process safety and risk management to regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, DEKRA helps organizations reduce risk, protect people and assets, and ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations worldwide.
Our approach
DEKRA supports the chemical and pharmaceutical industry with integrated safety, testing, and compliance services across different stages of the value chain, from product and process development to production and operations. Our approach is designed to help organizations manage operational complexity, reduce risk, and maintain safe, compliant, and sustainable operations in a highly regulated environment.
Through a combination of technical expertise and industry knowledge, DEKRA addresses challenges related to process safety, regulatory compliance, product integrity, and operational resilience. By doing so, DEKRA helps chemical and pharmaceutical companies protect people, assets, and the environment. At the same time, this integrated approach supports innovation, digital transformation, and long-term business continuity in a constantly evolving regulatory and market landscape.
IEC 62443
IEC 62443 is specifically focused on the security of industrial communication networks and systems. These standards address both technical and procedural aspects of industrial automation and control systems (IACS).
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Information security audit
An information security audit, what exactly does it entail? This page tells you more about the components of the information security audit.
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ISO 14001 certification
An ISO 14001 certificate demonstrates sustainable environmental management and resource efficiency. Read more about the ISO 14001 certification process.
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Occupational safety
A healthy and safe workplace is vital for you and your employees. We offer solutions that go beyond the norm. Find out more here.
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Process safety
Do you want to minimize the explosion risks that are associated with industrial processes? Let our DEKRA professionals guide you with customized solutions and long-standing expertise.
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Quality Management certification
Each industry has specific requirements for a quality management system. With our certification, you can be sure that your quality system meets the right standards.
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Supplier assessment
An independent assessment that examines whether current and future suppliers, both domestic and abroad, meet or exceed your established quality standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DEKRA helps reduce safety risks in high-hazard chemical and pharmaceutical facilities through process safety assessments, hazard analyses, operational reviews, and compliance audits.
Our independent assessments help identify potential accident scenarios, reduce the risk of loss of containment, and strengthen risk control measures. This helps protect people, assets, and the environment while supporting regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
DEKRA supports chemical and pharmaceutical companies in strengthening environmental management and sustainability performance through independent audits, assessments, and certification services.
Services such as ISO 14001 certification can help organizations systematically manage environmental impacts, resource use, and environmental risks while supporting transparent and responsible operations.
Digital transformation improves efficiency but introduces new operational and cybersecurity risks.
DEKRA helps companies integrate digital innovation with process safety, industrial cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance frameworks. Independent assessments support secure system integration, operational stability, and alignment with evolving industry standards.
Cyberattacks can impact not only data systems but also industrial control systems (ICS), production lines, and high-risk processes.
Industrial cybersecurity testing and assessments help organizations strengthen the security of operational technology (OT), reduce the risk of production disruptions, and address safety risks. Structured security evaluations can strengthen resilience and support compliance with relevant industry-specific cybersecurity requirements.
DEKRA helps chemical and pharmaceutical companies navigate complex and evolving national and international requirements. Through independent assessment, testing, inspection, and certification services, DEKRA helps organizations demonstrate conformity and reduce uncertainty across different markets.
Through its international network, DEKRA provides chemical testing and compliance services to help organizations assess substances and products against applicable market requirements.
Depending on the product and target market, services may include testing, documentation review, and conformity assessment. This can help reduce compliance risk and support market access while helping organizations demonstrate conformity with applicable requirements.