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Laboratory analyzing and testing

Testing Services

Certified laboratories all over the world

Are you looking for a professional and reliable laboratory services analyzing a wide range of products in the field of Biomass and Coal fuels, Chemical, foodstuffs, animal feed and compound feed?

We are not only highly experienced in chemical analysis, but also in microbiological analysis, real-time PCR and DNA analysis. Have your goods tested and analyzed quickly, objectively, safely and securely.

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Why not test at one of our labs?

We value a personal approach and contact. There is always a Control Union lab nearby to help you out. Our international high-end lab, TLR, is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

  • Quick results of productanalyses

  • Worldwide network of independent, certified labs

  • NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 accredited L059 [TLR]

  • State-of-the-art technology and instruments

Fast comprehensive analysis of fuel, chemical, food and feed

Fuel testing

Fuel testing

Chemical testing

Chemical testing

Food testing

Food testing

Our vision

We strive to ensure and improve the quality and safety of animal feeds, foodstuffs and fuels through innovation, state-of-the-art instruments, well-equipped labs and highly trained staff. Providing fast and reliable results is our aim. At the same time, quality on all fronts is of central importance.

Control Union provides the best solutions in testing/analysis as a trusted business partner.

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Rapid and reliable

We provide rapid testing, rapid reporting and reliable results that you can easily work with

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Innovation

We constantly look at the market, our client’s needs and the possibilities available. We seek innovation wherever possible.

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Excellent staff

We value our international team of highly educated and trained staff.

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Quality and safety

We strive for the best quality in our work in a safe environment. Safety always comes first.

What can we do for you?

Following rapid development of international trade, the safety and quality standards for products during import and export have been raised, leading to a surge in demand for testing and analysis. Control Union utilizes our global network to operate and collaborate with laboratories equipped with high technology and qualified staff. We provide a comprehensive range of testing services across various commodities.

Where can we be of service to you?

Quality and service priorities

Providing fast and reliable results underpinned by quality on all fronts is of central importance for your business. We operate a global network of laboratories, of which most are ISO 17025 accredited or approved and accredited by the following national and international organizations:

• FOSFA • QS – animal feeds • FEDIOL, QS – fruit and vegetables • NOFOTA • GMP+ • GAFTA • GlobalGAP • VERNOF • NEN

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number of labs worldwide
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countries with lab operations
200
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chemists employed

TLR: International Representative laboratory

TLR is part of the Control Union network of laboratories. This network consists of independently operating companies that collectively have a presence in more than 80 countries worldwide.

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TLR office Rotterdam

‘How to prevent the caking of white sugar’

At the Geneva global Sugar and Biofuels Conference (April 2023), Tim Thys, Global Laboratory Manager of Control Union, gave a technical perspective on the caking of white sugar. As a sugar expert, Thys gave insights and solutions on how to predict and prevent the sugar ‘caking’ (hardening). His presentation can now be downloaded here.

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sugar caking

Our newest lab in Asia

Control Union has been present in Vietnam for over 20 years and has rapidly grown in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. In 2023, Control Union opened its own ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Biomass Testing in Vietnam. The Biomass Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment giving the ability to conduct testing for all types of solid biofuels, meeting the stringent requirements of export markets. With well-trained lab technicians, our mission is to deliver the most accurate test results in the fastest time. Together with our inspection and certification experience, Control Union aims to be the TIC partner of choice in the biomass industry.

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Control Union is a trusted third-party testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company, offering a wide range of analysis for various commodities, including fuels, chemicals, food and feed. Through our global network, we leverage our extensive expertise and experience built over…