Four principles define how we work and why organisations across the UK and beyond trust Birmingham Assay Office with their most critical testing and certification needs.

Meaningful Relationships

• We believe the best work happens through genuine partnership. We invest in understanding your business, your industry and your specific needs, building lasting relationships that go far beyond a transaction. Many of our clients have worked with us for decades. Some for over a century.
  
  

Dependability You Can Count On

• When a certificate needs to stand up to a regulatory, an insurer or a commercial counterparty, you need to know it will hold. We meet our turnaround commitments, respond to every enquiry within 48 working hours, and deliver results you can rely on every time, without exception.
  
  

Embracing Innovation

• From AI-assisted luxury goods authentication through Valued & Vaulted, to ICP-OES analysis of black mass and EV battery materials, we have always been early adopters of the methods that matter most to our clients. 253 years of heritage has never been a reason to stand still.
  
  

Unwavering Dedication

• Great quality comes from an unwavering commitment to the smallest details. From the precision of our analytical methods to the care we take in every client interaction, we do not compromise, we do not cut corners, and we deliver reliable accurate results.