About us
Founded in 1960, Normec Abiolab is the result of a strong ambition: to develop a national network of local laboratories to offer our customers accurate and accessible analyses. Originating from a scientific association, our organisation has evolved to become a major player in water, air, and food analysis, while maintaining its commitment to research and innovation.
Our mission is to protect human health by guaranteeing rigorous analyses that comply with the most demanding standards. We pursue a development strategy based on the continuous improvement of our analytical processes, the expansion of our service offering, and the strengthening of our regional presence to better support our customers. Through a policy of collaboration with independent laboratories, we are consolidating our expertise and our ability to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Committed to innovation, Normec Abiolab actively invests in research and development, particularly in the field of environmental virology. By leveraging our expertise and anticipating market developments, we position ourselves as a trusted partner capable of providing increasingly effective analytical solutions.
Contact us
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60, allée Saint-Exupéry 38300
Montbonnot-Saint-Martin
+33 (0)4 76 90 43 48
contact.abiolab@normecgroup.com
Accreditations & Recognitions
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Committed to quality since 1996, Normec Abiolab has been accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (Accreditation No. 1-7442, Testing, scope available at www.cofrac.fr) since November 2000 for the environment and September 2011 for agri-food.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Wij maken deel uit van de Normec Group.
Normec is een toonaangevende organisatie in de TICC-branche (Testen, Inspecteren, Certificeren, Compliance). Ons werkgebied reikt van (drink)waterkwaliteit, luchtkwaliteit en bodemkwaliteit tot brandveiligheid, voedselveiligheid, managementsystemen, eerlijke arbeid, goede arbeidsomstandigheden, en sociale compliance. We werken dagelijks aan een veilige, gezonde en betrouwbare werk- en leefomgeving. Voor deze én toekomstige generaties.
Frequently asked questions about Normec Abiolab
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Yes, all our laboratories are COFRAC-accredited (testing section) in accordance with standard NF EN ISO/IEC 17025, which guarantees the technical competence and reliability of our results. This accreditation is official recognition of the quality of our analysis methods and our management system.
In addition, Normec Abiolab is approved by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Ecological Transition, authorising us to operate in sensitive areas such as water, air, food, and healthcare facilities.
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We apply protocols that strictly comply with national and European regulations, in line with the requirements of health and environmental authorities. Our methods are regularly updated in line with changing standards and validated by our scientific experts.
Thanks to constant regulatory monitoring, we ensure that our services are always up to date and 100% compliant. Each analysis report is presented in a clear, traceable and usable format within a regulatory framework, whether for audits or internal or external controls.
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Turnaround times depend on the type of analysis requested, the nature of the samples, and the location of the laboratory responsible. As a general rule, results are available within 2 to 5 business days for most standard analyses.
For urgent or specific services, faster turnaround times can be offered on request. Our teams are committed to meeting the deadlines we provide and keeping you informed at every stage, with the option of viewing the results via secure digital reports.
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Normec Abiolab works with both professionals and individuals.
While our services are widely used in the healthcare, agri-food, environmental, and municipal sectors, we also assist individuals who are concerned about the sanitary quality of their everyday environment.
In particular, we carry out domestic water quality analyses (well water, borehole water, tap water, swimming pools), microbiological and chemical contaminant testing, Legionella analyses, and indoor air quality checks.
Each request receives the same scientific rigour and customised support, from sample collection through to results interpretation.
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Normec Abiolab analyses a wide variety of samples related to the health, environment, and agri-food sectors.
We specialise in:
Water: drinking water, hot water, well water, borehole water, process water, wastewater, swimming pool water, thermal water, hemodialysis water, etc.
Air: indoor air, particle control, microbiological and chemical air analyses.
Surfaces: surface sampling for hygiene control (hospital, food, industrial sectors, etc.).
Food products: raw materials, finished products, prepared meals, rinsing water, etc.
All samples are processed according to strict protocols, using accredited methods and high-precision equipment, guaranteeing reliability, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
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Yes, at Normec Abiolab, we offer food hygiene training and audits to support professionals in the sector in implementing and monitoring their Health Control Plan (HCP). Our goal is to help you guarantee the safety and quality of your food production in accordance with current regulations.
In addition to these services, we have developed HYAPP, a connected hygiene app that simplifies daily HCP records and facilitates the implementation of self-checks according to the HACCP method. HYAPP is designed to optimise production control, reduce paper use, and ensure effective traceability. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, it can be adapted to all food industry structures.
To learn more about our training courses, audits, or the HYAPP app, please contact us or visit our website: https://hyapp.fr/