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Laboratories

Research-based analyses of most organic and inorganic compounds, and toxicity testing, for businesses and authorities.

Researchers in the laboratory at Kjeller work with glassware in fume hoods

Organic and inorganic laboratories

We can determine environmental contaminants and other substances in most sample types, and we develop methods adapted to the customer's problem.

The concentrations in the samples are often very low, so strict requirements are placed on the environment, personnel and instruments. The laboratories have advanced analytical equipment, including several high-resolution mass spectrometers, and can measure both organic and inorganic pollutants very accurately.

The methods are accredited according to NS-EN ISO/IEC 17025 for a number of components in different matrices.

Pernilla Bohlin-Nizzetto

479 57 867

pbn@nilu.no

Samples are prepared for chemical analysis in the laboratory
Work with cell samples in the health effects laboratory

The Health Effects Laboratory

The only laboratory in Norway with GLP certification for the assessment of human health risks through in vitro toxicity testing.

The laboratory is one of Europe's leaders in nanotoxicology and nanosafety. It researches genotoxicity, mutagenicity, in vitro carcinogenicity and endocrine effects, with advanced cell models such as 2D, 3D, organoids and stem cells.

We study the toxicity of natural and man-made substances with cells from humans, mammals and fish, and contribute to regulatory research through frameworks such as AOP, IATA, NGRA and Safe and Sustainable by Design.

See Toxicity Testing Services

National Reference Laboratory for Air

The Norwegian Environment Agency appointed NILU as the national reference laboratory for air in 2001.

Local air quality in Norwegian municipalities is measured through the program "Monitoring of air quality in Norway". The reference laboratory ensures that the measurement data is of high quality and can be compared, according to the EU's air quality directive and the Air Pollution Act.

Together with the Norwegian Environment Agency, the laboratory has developed a quality system in two parts: who is responsible for what, and detailed procedures for maintaining and calibrating the instruments.

Map of Norway divided into zones for air quality monitoring

Certification and accreditation

The project implementation is certified according to ISO 9001, the laboratories are accredited according to ISO 17025, and the health effects laboratory is GLP certified.

  • NS-EN ISO 9001:2015

    Quality system for research-based services and products within environment-related topics.

    Certificate 580, Kiwa
    First time 22.12.2006, reviewed annually

  • NS-EN ISO 14001:2015

    Environmental management system for direct and indirect environmental impact of research and research-based services in Norway.

    Certificate 918, Kiwa
    First time 10.05.2010, reviewed annually

  • NS-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017

    Accredited methods for organic and inorganic chemical analysis and sampling.

    P12 Chemical analysis and P3002 Sampling air

  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

    The health effects laboratory is inspected according to the OECD's principles for good laboratory practice.

    GLP 012 in the Norwegian accreditation register