Approvals and accreditations
COFRAC accreditation is a guarantee of competence, quality and impartiality in the performance of our analytical and sampling activities. ABIOLAB has been accredited by COFRAC for over 20 years (testing section, lists of sites and scopes of accreditation available at www.cofrac.fr).
In addition to COFRAC accreditation, ABIOLAB is approved by the Ministry of Solidarity and Health and the Ministry of Ecological Transition in order to best meet the expectations of our customers, whose regulations require these specific approvals.
Our accreditations
Cofrac accreditation Committed to quality since 1996, ABIOLAB-ASPOSAN has been accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Accreditation No. 1-5822, Testing, scope available at
LAB GTA 05 (water chemistry)
LAB GTA 59 (food microbiology)
LAB GTA 23 (water microbiology)
LAB GTA 29 (water sampling)
Prg – LAB Ref 30 (air sampling and analysis)
Programme 156 (sludge and sediments) The list of accredited parameters can be found in the technical appendices: Normec Abiolab Montbonnot, Normec Abiolab Saint Aubin, Normec Abiolab Saint Nazaire, Normec Abiolab Sorgues, Normec Abiolab LAE, Normec Abiolab PBE, Normec Abiolab LABHYA, Normec Abiolab AQS, Normec Abiolab Qualhygiene
Interlaboratory tests
In order to ensure the quality of its results, our laboratories regularly participate in interlaboratory tests through LGC Standard, the AGLAE association and INERIS. We currently participate in 27 programmes, representing 70 tests per year.
Our accreditations
Ministry of Solidarity and Health (accredited since 1959)
Health monitoring of drinking water
Health monitoring of swimming pools
Health monitoring of bathing areas
Legionella testing
GMO monitoring
See our accreditation
Ministry of Ecological Transition
The laboratory is approved by the Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development for analyses of natural water and wastewater. The decree of 27 October 2011, published in the Official Journal of 9 November 2011, sets out the terms and conditions for the accreditation of laboratories carrying out analyses in the field of water and aquatic environments under the Environment Code. Two notices set out the quantification limits to be complied with (notice of 21 January 2012) and the hydrobiological methodologies to be applied (notice of 4 February 2012) within the framework of the decree of 27 October 2011. Consult the accreditation of the laboratory.
Accreditations & Recognitions
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Accreditation
Cofrac accreditation
Committed to quality since 1996, Normec Abiolab has been accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Accreditation No. 1-5822, Testing, scope available at www.cofrac.fr) since November 2000 for the environment and September 2011 for agri-food.
Accreditation
Ministry of Solidarity and Health (approved since 1959)
Approved by the Ministry of Solidarity and Health since 1959. This ministry is responsible for health checks on drinking water, swimming pools and bathing areas. It also supervises legionella testing and GMO monitoring.
Accreditation
Ministry of Ecological Transition
The laboratory is approved by the Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development for analyses of natural water and wastewater. The decree of October 27, 2011, published in the Official Journal of November 9, 2011, sets out the terms and conditions for the accreditation of laboratories carrying out analyses in the field of water and aquatic environments under the Environment Code.
Accreditation
Vlog
Our laboratories are regularly involved in research and detection analyses of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), in accordance with current regulatory requirements. In this context, Normec Abiolab is accredited to carry out GMO testing in foodstuffs and environmental samples. These analyses are performed in accordance with protocols validated by the competent authorities and are subject to rigorous quality control.
Accreditation
Oqualim
Normec Abiolab is listed under the OQUALIM – SECUVAL program, which guarantees the safety of raw materials intended for animal feed. This listing certifies that our analyses comply with the agri-food sector's requirements in terms of safety, reliability, and traceability of results. The SECUVAL program aims to secure the food chain by ensuring consistent quality in the analyses carried out on raw materials, finished products, and by-products. Our commitment to this program demonstrates our desire to support our customers in the animal nutrition sector with the highest standards.
Accreditation
Qualiopi
Normec Abiolab is certified by Qualiopi, the quality certification mark for training providers, issued by accredited bodies. This certification attests to the quality of the process implemented for the development of skills and continuing education of our employees, partners, and customers. Obtained in accordance with the National Quality Reference System (R.N.Q.), Qualiopi certification allows us to offer training courses eligible for public or mutualized funding (OPCO, Pôle Emploi, etc.).
Accreditation
Interlaboratory tests
Committed to ensuring the quality of its results, our laboratories regularly participate in interlaboratory tests through LGC Standard, the AGLAE association, and INERIS. Today, we participate in 27 programs, representing 70 tests per year.