The branches we work for
We can test and examine many different types of air and gas for your branche
Soil, water sediment, and ground
There are various checks that are performed to ensure the quality of the environment, with regards to soil and water. Whether it is for soil used in construction, contaminated groundwater, or monitoring wastewater for discharge permits, laboratory testing is used to comply with regulations and quality standards.
Even for industrial applications, such as filtration techniques or biological cleaning, laboratory analyses are necessary to demonstrate operation or suitability.
In the event of incidents during transportation, such as car accidents, train derailments, leaking ships, and pipelines, rapid analyses are essential to prevent contamination of soil and surface water.
Our well-equipped laboratory in Middelharnis, along with our mobile testing units, provides the necessary services to meet all requirements. Visit our website for more information about our analysis methods and services, request a quote, or feel free to ask any other questions.
Health products and dietary supplements
In this time, where health is more important than ever, the supply of dietary supplements and health products is growing.
The quality of these supplements and products must be carefully controlled for purity and contaminants, as the suppliers of the various raw materials are located all over the world and the quantity per batch is often limited. This can lead to unwanted contamination during transport and storage.
During production and packaging, various causes (such as thermal, light, oxidation, and moisture influences) can also lead to unwanted changes in product quality.
Only with advanced laboratory research can the quality of these products be ensured.
Livestock and animal feed
Various raw materials are used in the production of animal feed, which may vary in composition depending on the season or region of production (especially agricultural products).
To ensure the desired quality can be delivered year-round, continuous determination of the quality of the raw materials is necessary. Based on this, the formulation of animal feed can be adjusted to ensure consistent quality.
In addition to minerals, seemingly simple aspects such as dry matter and ash are also of great importance in the production of animal feed, whether it is for pets, dairy cattle, poultry, etc.
NEDLAB is accredited according to NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 (see registration number RvA L356 www.rva.nl) for the determination of mineral content (Na, K, Ca, Mg and P) in animal feed.
Learn more about our analysis methods and services, request a quote, or ask another question through our website.
Fuels, lubricants, refinery products
The properties of fuels and lubricants are constantly being improved and adapted to increasingly strict international environmental regulations. For example, the automotive industry places high demands on the composition of fuels to reduce the emission of harmful substances. This requires frequent monitoring and analysis of the quality of fuels and lubricants. Specific requirements are also imposed on the composition of fuel, such as the need to reduce the level of aromatic hydrocarbons in gasoline and the need to reduce the sulfur content in diesel fuel to zero. The laboratory plays an important role in identifying deviations and contaminants in fuels and lubricants. In short, continuous monitoring and analysis are essential to ensure the quality of fuels and lubricants.
More information about our analysis methods and services can be found on our website. You can also request a quote or ask any other question through the website.
Plastics
also known as plastic, are present in various forms in our daily lives. While some plastics are scrutinized critically, others are extremely popular.
In the plastic industry, recycling is considered more of a requirement than a preference. The raw materials, production of monomers and the production process itself must meet high standards. Plastics are used in various applications, including packaging material, food packaging, construction materials, car parts, household and electronic appliances. Each application has specific quality requirements.
Analysis techniques such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermographic analysis (TGA) are used for quality research of both raw materials and end products in the plastics industry.
For more information about our analysis methods and services, visit our website or request a quote or ask us a question through this page.
Process industry safety
The quality of the air that is breathed in is crucial for the health and safety of employees and customers in the process industry. To ensure quality, it must be monitored and tested regularly. In the Netherlands, the Inspection for Public Health is responsible for maintaining the criteria and quality of breathing air and medical gases. Worldwide standards have also been established, such as ISO 7396, ISO 8573, and ISO 14644. NEDLAB is the leading laboratory in the Netherlands for measuring the quality of breathing air and medical gases. The laboratory has experienced technicians and analysts who use advanced mobile measuring equipment and well-equipped laboratories to perform measurements, tests, and analyses that comply with all valid standards. NEDLAB continuously works to improve the quality of its services and adheres to two standards for quality assurance: ISO 9001 and NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025. The laboratory only uses certified standards for validation, control, and calibration of methods and measuring equipment. It is important to measure and monitor air quality at the source, critical locations, remote delivery points, and infrequently used delivery points. Measurements are also necessary during work on the pipeline network, installation of a new compressor or storage tank, and in situations where employees must work in a positive pressure suit with independent air supply.
Chemicals petro, bulk and specialty
NEDLAB – The independent laboratory for analysis, research, and testing of chemical substances.
NEDLAB is an independent laboratory that specializes in research, analysis, and testing of chemical substances for the chemical industry. Unfortunately, the term “chemical substances” has a negative connotation for many people, but chemistry plays a crucial role in our daily lives. In fact, modern society is dependent on the chemical industry for the development of products that make our lives easier. From fertilizers for agriculture to fuels for transportation, from plastics for household items to medicines and food, chemistry is everywhere around us.
The quality of raw materials and semi-finished products is of great importance in the chemical industry. Even small deviations in production, storage, or transportation can affect the quality of the final products. Therefore, it is essential to ensure the purity and chemical properties of these substances through precise analyses and controls in the laboratory.
At NEDLAB, we offer high-quality analysis methods and services to ensure and optimize the quality of raw materials, semi-finished products, and end products. We are committed to providing reliable and accurate results to support the chemical industry and contribute to a better society.
Discover more about our analysis methods and services on our website. If you want to request a quote or need more information, feel free to contact us through our contact page.
Food, Seeds, Grains, Oils and Fats
At NEDLAB, we understand that there is increasing concern about the quality of packaged and unpackaged food, seeds, grains, oils, and fats. To comply with ever-changing legislation and consumer demands, producers and resellers of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products must meet strict requirements. The European Food Information Regulation and the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority oversee these requirements, including the mandatory requirement for nutrition declarations on pre-packaged meals since December 13, 2016.
At NEDLAB, we understand that meeting all of these requirements and specifications can be challenging for producers and buyers. That is why we offer tailor-made solutions to help establish various forms of declarations and perform various tests, analyses, and investigations to ensure that the product meets all requirements, including food safety requirements. This includes detecting bacteria, yeasts, and molds, contaminants such as allergens, heavy metals, and pesticide residues, as well as analyzing the fatty acid composition, vitamins, minerals, sugars, and other ingredients.
Our laboratory is well-equipped to advise you and offer extensive research to ensure that your product meets the specifications of producers and buyers, as well as the requirements of national and international governments at every stage. Visit our website to learn more about our analysis methods and services, request a quote, or feel free to ask us any questions.
Paint and coating
NEDLAB provides independent laboratory services for research, analysis, and testing of paint and coatings. The quality of paint and coatings is influenced by environmental and health regulations, leading to changes in formulations and compositions of products. Reducing the content of hydrocarbon solvents or eliminating solvents has a significant impact on the composition of paint or coating. This not only affects the product itself but also the pre-treatment and physical properties such as drying, hardness, porosity, and lightfastness.
Harmful vapors can be released during thermal processing after the application of the coating. Historical investigations also need to be redone due to changed formulations. At NEDLAB, we provide comprehensive analysis methods and services to ensure that paint and coatings meet the requirements of legislation and the specifications of producers and consumers. Feel free to contact us for more information or request a quote directly.
Cosmetics
NEDLAB is an independent laboratory specialized in the research, analysis, and testing of cosmetics. The quality and safety of cosmetic products are crucial, especially since they come into direct contact with the skin and body.
There are strict legal regulations for cosmetics, which are becoming increasingly stringent due to concerns about consumer safety. Our experts understand the complexity of cosmetic legislation and comply with the latest standards and regulations. We can help you meet the legal requirements for your products.
Analyzing cosmetics is an extensive process that involves various tests to determine their composition, purity, quality, and safety. Analyses can be performed for microorganisms, contaminants, heavy metals, and pesticide residues. Physical properties such as pH, viscosity, and shelf life can also be examined.
In addition, tests are also conducted on ingredients such as solubility, stability, and purity. This is important because cosmetic products increasingly contain natural and organic ingredients that need to be tested to ensure they are safe and effective.
Our laboratory offers a wide range of services to the cosmetics industry, including testing of new products, quality controls, validating claims, and investigating complaints.
Contact us for more information about our analysis methods and services, or request a quote or ask any other questions through our website. We are ready to assist you with your cosmetic analysis needs.
Lubricants and adhesives
Analyzing and testing adhesives and glues in our independent laboratory is what NEDLAB stands for. Instead of nails, ropes, and resins, we now use high-quality adhesives and glues to make connections and fasten parts together. Whether it’s the construction industry with specific material applications or the automotive industry with strict requirements, many different types of adhesives and glues are used for bonding and fastening.
Due to the diverse applications and compositions of the products, strict control over raw materials is essential. Monomers, polymers, and solvents are continuously monitored. The production of adhesives and glues requires a lot of attention both during manufacturing and prior to transport to industrial end-users. Only with advanced analytical chemical laboratory equipment can we ensure the quality of these products.
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Contaminants
NEDLAB: Measuring air quality and gas quality
The quality of breathing air, compressed air, and oxygen mixtures is essential for the health and safety of your employees and/or customers. Regular monitoring and periodic measurements are necessary to ensure and demonstrate quality. Government agencies are also responsible for monitoring the quality of breathing air and gases. Different agencies are responsible for regulations. For example, the European Pharmacopeia has strict requirements for the quality of medical air, synthetic air, and oxygen. These requirements apply in all countries of the European Union. In the Netherlands, the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate supervises compliance with criteria and quality assurance for breathing air and medical gases. This applies to breathing air for emergency services such as firefighters, divers, and for industrial applications. Standards have also been established worldwide for breathing air, such as ISO 7396, ISO 8573, and ISO 14644.
NEDLAB, Expert and Experienced
NEDLAB is the leading laboratory in the Netherlands that focuses on measuring the quality of breathing air and medical gases. For example, measuring the quality of the breathing air from a compressor – old or new – to a user outlet or the positive pressure suit of the operator in the chemical industry.
The skilled, experienced field laboratory technicians and analysts at NEDLAB have an extensive range of mobile measuring equipment and a well-equipped laboratory. The measurements, tests, and analyses comply with all applicable standards. Therefore, NEDLAB is an excellent partner for the control and monitoring of the quality of the air you use on parameters such as particles, oil, moisture, CO, CO2, SO2, etc.
Quality Assurance
NEDLAB continuously works to improve the quality of its services. After all, quality is closely related to safety; ours, yours, your employees, and your customers. For quality assurance, NEDLAB follows two standards:
ISO 9001
NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 (see registration number RvA L356 on www.rva.nl) (with emphasis on testing oxygen content, oil, H2O, CO, CO2, and SO2)
Validation of measuring equipment and analysis methods is, of course, part of our quality assurance. Internal and external auditors verify all our accredited activities, and if desired, our clients can perform an audit. For validation, control, and calibration of methods and measuring equipment, NedLab only uses the necessary certified standards, including ISO 17025 accredited reference materials. In addition, NEDLAB participates in interlaboratory comparisons to ensure the reliability and accuracy of our measurements.
Customer-oriented and flexible
NEDLAB understands that every customer is unique and has different needs. Therefore, we offer a flexible service that can be tailored to your specific requirements and preferences. Our field laboratory technicians and analysts are quickly on-site and deliver high-quality results on time. We can perform measurements on location or in our laboratory, depending on your preference.
Contact NEDLAB
Do you want more information about our services, or do you have specific questions about measuring the quality of breathing air and medical gases? Please contact NEDLAB. Our expert staff is ready to assist you.
Minerals, ores, and raw materials
NEDLAB: Measuring of Minerals, Ores, and Other Raw Materials
The quality of minerals, ores, and other raw materials is crucial for various industries, including construction, agriculture, and mining. Measuring the quality of these raw materials is essential to ensure the quality and safety of the products made from them.
At NEDLAB, we specialize in measuring the quality of minerals, ores, and other raw materials. Our experienced laboratory technicians have an extensive range of measuring equipment and a well-equipped laboratory to measure and analyze the quality of these raw materials.
Our measurements, tests, and analyses comply with all applicable standards and regulations. Therefore, NEDLAB is the perfect partner for controlling and monitoring the quality of your minerals, ores, and other raw materials for parameters such as moisture, ash, sulfates, nitrates, heavy metals, etc.
Quality assurance is an essential part of our service. NEDLAB continuously works to improve the quality of its services because quality and safety are closely related. For quality assurance, we follow two standards:
ISO 9001
NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 (see registration number RvA L356 on www.rva.nl)
Validation of measuring equipment and analysis methods is, of course, part of our quality assurance. Internal and external auditors monitor all our accredited activities, and if desired, our clients can conduct an audit. For validation, control, and calibration of methods and measuring equipment, NedLab only uses the necessary certified standards, including ISO 17025 accredited standards.
In short, with NEDLAB, you are assured of accurate measurements and analyses of the quality of your minerals, ores, and other raw materials and can rely on a reliable and high-quality service.
Fertilizers
There are various types of fertilizers, including natural fertilizers such as animal manure and green manure, but also a wide range of synthetic fertilizers. There are national and European policy guidelines regarding fertilizers and fertilization. Minas and Boom enforce strict rules regarding quantities and other aspects.
The composition and presence of heavy metals in natural fertilizers, as well as the purity and contaminants in synthetic fertilizers, can only be determined using advanced laboratory equipment and standardized methods. Materials such as compost and mushroom compost are also closely monitored by both suppliers and users.
Learn more about our analysis methods and services on our website. You can request a quote or ask a question through the price request page.
Nutrition
Food products come in all shapes and sizes, from vegetables and fruits to meat and dairy products. At NEDLAB, we offer advanced analysis methods for food products, so you can be sure that your products meet legal requirements and are safe for consumption.
We analyze, among other things, the nutritional value, vitamins and minerals, heavy metals, and pesticides in your products. We can also detect and quantify allergens and microbiological contaminants.
It is important that food products meet strict standards and guidelines, as established by national and international organizations. At NEDLAB, we are happy to help you meet these requirements and ensure the quality and safety of your food products.
Do you want to know more about our analysis methods and services for food products? Feel free to contact us through our website. We are happy to help and can provide you with a tailored quote.
Diving
Diving safety
Both professional and recreational divers often use compressed air to breathe underwater. This compressed air is usually produced by compressors and then passed through a simple filtration system to remove large amounts of moisture and any oils. It is therefore obvious that this compressed air must meet strict criteria to ensure the safety and health of the divers.
The international standard EN 12021 has been specifically developed to ensure the quality of breathing air for divers. This standard specifies the quality requirements for compressed air used in various types of respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus with open circuit and open circuit underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA), compressed air respiratory apparatus with a compressed air line, and compressed air respiratory apparatus for underwater use.
This standard sets requirements for the levels of oxygen, water, oil, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. However, in practice, it has been found that the presence of particulates, volatile hydrocarbons, and microorganisms also affect the quality of breathing air.
At NEDLAB, we perform analyses to measure and ensure the quality of breathing air. Read more about our services here or request a quote or ask another question via our website.
Ambient air
The quality of the air we breathe has a significant impact on our health and well-being. In many cases, it is important to measure and analyze the quality of the ambient air.
At NEDLAB, we have advanced laboratory equipment and standardized methods to measure and analyze the composition of ambient air. We can perform measurements of harmful substances such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and gases such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide.
The results of these measurements are then interpreted and reported according to international standards and guidelines, providing our customers with insight into the quality of the ambient air and any potential health risks.
Are you looking for reliable measurements and analyses of ambient air quality? Feel free to contact us via this page to request a quote or ask any other questions.
Water, surface water, wastewater
At www.afvalwaterlab.nl, we offer laboratory and research services for wastewater that perfectly match your company and its activities. Whether you need to have the water from your oil separator tested once a year or have your wastewater tested for a number of parameters on a daily basis, we are here to assist you.
When you discharge wastewater into the sewer or surface water, you have to pay for it (Sewerage/Contamination levy). The amount of this levy depends on the quantity and type of substances you discharge. That is why it is essential to know how much wastewater you are discharging and what the quality of the wastewater is (pollutants). Depending on the layout and nature of your activities, the frequency of actions may vary from daily to a limited number per year. The requirements may also vary per water board.
We can assist you with measurements, sampling, and analyses. Some examples of analyses we can perform are COD, BOD, Kjeldahl nitrogen, pH, conductivity, anions, heavy metals, aromatic hydrocarbons, mineral oil, PAK, EOX, phthalates, etc.
Our rates are very competitive, and we offer various analysis methods and services. Feel free to contact us for more information on our rates and possibilities. You can request a quote or ask any other question through our website.
The pharmaceutical industry
Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Quality Control
NEDLAB is an independent laboratory specialized in pharmaceutical quality control. As a partner of the pharmaceutical industry, we offer research, analysis, and testing to ensure that pharmaceutical products are of the highest quality and meet the strict requirements and guidelines of both governments and the industry itself.
Our team of experts conducts extensive analyses on raw materials, intermediate, and finished products to ensure purity, identity, potency, and stability. We use internationally accepted analysis methods, such as the US Pharmacopoeia and the European Pharmacopoeia, to ensure uniform results and reliable data.
Our laboratory facilities offer a wide range of analytical techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, and microbiology, to conduct both standard work and specialized research. Our TUV-Rheinland certified management system according to ISO 9001-2000 ensures the processes from sample reception to storage and disposal of samples.
As evidence of our technical competence, we adhere to the NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 standard (see registration number L356 at www.rva.nl) for our core activity: analysis and testing. In this way, we ensure that our customers are assured of high-quality quality control that meets the highest standards and international guidelines.
Want to learn more about our analysis methods and services? Visit our website or request a quote through the contact form.
Process industry
The quality of breathing air, compressed air, and oxygen mixtures is crucial for the safety and health of employees and customers in the process industry. Therefore, monitoring and measuring air quality is essential to comply with legal requirements. NEDLAB is the leading laboratory in the Netherlands for measuring the quality of breathing air and medical gases. The lab has an extensive set of mobile measuring equipment and a well-equipped laboratory and performs measurements, tests, and analyses in accordance with all applicable standards. The skilled and experienced employees of NEDLAB are equipped to perform air and gas measurements on location and take gas samples for comprehensive analysis in the laboratory. NEDLAB is committed to continuously improving the quality of its services and therefore adheres to the ISO 9001 and NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 quality assurance standards. Measurements are necessary for, among other things, measurements at the source, critical locations, remote discharge points, and expansions or new construction of installations. NEDLAB is a reliable partner for the control and monitoring of air quality for parameters such as particles, oil, moisture, CO, CO2, and SO2.
Pharmaceutical products
At Nedlab, you can rely on independent investigations, analyses, and testing in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical products are a collection of inorganic, organic, and biochemical preparations used in healthcare. These products are closely monitored by governments and the pharmaceutical industry itself, with special attention to the purity and contamination of raw materials and semi-finished products. Our laboratory uses internationally recognized standards such as the US Pharmacopoeia and the European Pharmacopoeia to ensure uniform analysis methods. In addition to standard methods, our laboratory also offers more extensive and occasional research based on various analytical techniques.
Our management system is certified according to ISO 9001-2000 by TUV-Rheinland, and the analysis and testing are carried out according to the standard NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 (see registration number L356 at www.rva.nl). This ensures our processes from requesting a rate to storing and disposing of samples. If you want to know more about our analysis methods and services, request a quote or ask a question via this page.
Cleaning and sanitation products
At Nedlab, you can get analysis of cleaning agents. As an independent laboratory, we investigate these agents and test their effectiveness. Cleaning agents are essential for industry and transportation, but they also contribute to the maintenance of product quality and production in households. There are increasingly strict requirements for human and environmental health in the production and composition of cleaning products. Therefore, extensive laboratory research is essential to ensure the quality of these products. Want to know more about our analysis methods and services? Visit our website and request a quote or ask another question via the page.
Gases under pressure
Sampling of compressed gases
In our analytical laboratory, the group of gases, especially compressed gases and liquefied gases, receives special attention due to their state of aggregation. We deal with a wide range of gases, from pressureless gases that are sampled with special tools to compressed gases and liquefied gases.
There are various industries active in the world of gases:
– The petroleum industry uses gases such as LPG, propane, and butane.
– The chemical industry uses gases such as ethylene, propylene, iso-butylene, butadiene, etc.
– The refrigeration industry uses refrigerants such as CO2, ammonia, and fluorocarbons.
– Permanent gases such as helium, nitrogen, argon, etc. are used for various applications.
– The medical sector uses gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, and special air mixtures.
– The food industry uses various mixtures to protect pre-packaged food.
Our knowledge of gases and gas mixtures can be applied in quality control or the measurement of contaminants. Read more about our analysis methods and services on our website or request a quote or ask a question via this page.
Rest and waste materials
NEDLAB is an independent laboratory specialized in investigating, analyzing, and testing residual and waste materials. Worldwide, there is a strong focus on reducing these streams. This can be achieved through smarter use of raw materials and adjustments to production, as well as better separation and reuse of these materials. In this context, the term “residual material” is more appropriate because waste from one process can be a raw material for another process. For actual waste, smart applications are still being sought, such as energy generation. To understand the environmental impact of waste and residual materials and to achieve optimal processing, insight into the chemical composition is essential. Extensive laboratory research and monitoring the quality of waste streams are important ways to optimize reuse and processing. Click here for more information about our analysis methods and services, or request a quote or ask another question via this page.
Healthcare
NEDLAB is an independent laboratory specialized in quality control, measurements, analyses, and testing of breathing air (compressed air) and medical gases. Monitoring and demonstrating the quality of breathing air and medical gases are of great importance for the health and safety of employees and patients. NEDLAB is the leading laboratory in the Netherlands that deals with quality and quality control in this field, from measurements at the source to patient-level sampling points. NEDLAB has skilled and experienced field laboratory technicians and analysts who work with mobile measuring equipment and a well-equipped laboratory. The measurements, tests, and analyses comply with all valid standards. NEDLAB continuously works to improve the quality and ensures this by means of ISO 9001 and NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 standards. The laboratory performs measurements on-site and takes gas samples for extensive analysis in the laboratory. In addition to expertise in breathing air and medical gases, NEDLAB has broad experience in researching impurities, levels, and composition of raw materials.
Specialty gases
To control gases and air, on-site measurements are often necessary. This usually requires additional laboratory research and therefore air and gases need to be sampled in special gas bags or gas pipettes. We also check the quality and composition of technical/industrial gases to ensure that the products meet the desired or necessary specifications.
Expertise
Our field employees are well trained for their tasks and have experience with a wide range of sampling. They also have all the necessary equipment and tools at their disposal, including personal protective equipment. In addition, all of our field employees have a VCA diploma and a Safety Passport, which allows them to access most industrial sites.
You can find more information about our analysis methods and services here. You can also request a price quote or ask another question via this page.
