--- type: "WebPage" title: "Accreditations" description: "Certification and Quality Management For several years, the FILAB laboratory has implemented a Quality and Safety Management system that fully meets our clients’ requirements (ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standards). COFRAC ISO 17025 Accreditations The FILAB laboratory is accredited by..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/" tags: ["EN", "pll_6126024867285"] timestamp: "2026-07-23T15:27:49Z" published: "2021-08-25T08:41:44Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # Accreditations ## Certification and Quality Management For several years, the FILAB laboratory has implemented a Quality and Safety Management system that fully meets our clients’ requirements (ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standards). ## COFRAC ISO 17025 Accreditations The FILAB laboratory is accredited by COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee) – Laboratories section – in its Chemistry, Metallurgy, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry Expertise, Materials Expertise and Environment departments for the following areas: Physicochemical analysis of metallic materials within fixed scope Physicochemical analysis of cosmetic products and pharmaceutical products within flexible scope - Analysis and quantification of mineral elements, including heavy metals, by ICP-AES and ICP-MS in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products according to European Pharmacopoeia 2.4.20 and USP 233 - Identification of foreign bodies and/or contaminants by SEM-EDX and binocular micro-infrared spectroscopy, according to standards EP 2.9.52 and EP 2.2.54 - Particle counting by optical microscopy and image analyzer, according to USP 788/789 and EP 2.9.19 5 (method 2) - Quantification of organic contaminants at a target value by GC-MS and LC-UV - Characterization of nanomaterials: size distribution and shape of nanoparticles by SEM-EDX, determination of nanoparticle size by SP-ICPMS - Specific surface area analysis by BET - Particle size analysis by laser granulometer Physicochemical analysis of medical devices, medical equipment, and chemical and biological products within flexible scope - Analysis and quantification of Total Hydrocarbons (THC) according to NF EN 9377-2 (NF S 94-091) - Analysis of [Total Organic Carbon](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analyis-standard-iso-19227/laboratory-analysis-measurements-total-organic-carbon-toc.md) (TOC) according to NF EN 1484 (NF S 94-091). - Particle counting by optical microscope according to current standards: ISO 19227, ISO 10993-19, USP 788, EP 2.9.19, AAMI TIR 42 - Particle identification by SEM-EDX and µ-FTIR according to current standards: ISO 10993-19, EP 2.9.52, EP 2.2.24, AAMI TIR 42 - Analysis of ionic compounds by IC within the framework of ISO 19227 and ISO 10993-18 - Analysis of mineral residues by ICP according to ISO 10993-18 - Analysis of organic residues by GC and LC according to ISO 10993-18 - Completeness by gravimetry The FILAB laboratory is accredited by COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee) – Laboratories section – in its Chemistry, Metallurgy, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry Expertise, Materials Expertise and Environment departments for the following areas: [Download our accreditation](https://tools.cofrac.fr/fr/organismes/fiche.php?entite_id=12073583) ## Client Qualification & Accreditation ![NADCAP ACCREDITATION](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PNG-blanc.png) ### NADCAP ACCREDITATION In April 2026, FILAB obtained [NADCAP accreditation](https://filab.fr/accreditations/analysis-accreditation-nadcap/) in Materials Testing Laboratories (MTL). This accreditation covers in particular our chemical analysis services (ICP, SEO, elemental analysis C/S, N/O, H), and metallography. It enables us to support our aerospace clients even better. ![SAFRAN APPROVAL](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Safran.png) ### SAFRAN APPROVAL Several years ago, FILAB obtained [Laboratory Qualification from the SAFRAN group](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/laboratory-safran-approved.md) under procedures GRP-0087, GRM-0123 and TTS-MOP-004. This qualification is regularly renewed following audits carried out by Safran at our premises. ![FRAMATOME APPROVAL](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Framatome.png) ### FRAMATOME APPROVAL In 2020, the FILAB laboratory obtained [FRAMATOME supplier approval](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/laboratory-approved-by-framatome.md) and is now part of the AVL (Approved Vendor List). ![PMUC APPROVAL by EDF](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EDF.png) ### PMUC APPROVAL by EDF The FILAB laboratory is approved by EDF to carry out the analysis required for [PMUC approval.](https://filab.fr/nos-prestations/analyse/analysis-pmuc/) Approved for many years for chemical analysis of halogens and sulfur, FILAB’s approval was recently extended to analysis specific to products in family 021 (ion exchange resins and conditioning products). ![DASSAULT AVIATION APPROVAL](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/logo-dassault-1.png) ### DASSAULT AVIATION APPROVAL In March 2025, the FILAB laboratory obtained the [DASSAULT AVIATION approval](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/laboratory-approved-dassault-aviation.md). This approval makes FILAB a reliable partner for aerospace manufacturers. ![AUBERT ET DUVAL APPROVAL](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/reassurance-AD-w.svg) ### AUBERT ET DUVAL APPROVAL Since 2024, the FILAB laboratory has been [approved by Aubert & Duval](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/aubert-duval-approved-laboratory.md)for the analysis of solid materials and powders. A leading player serving the aerospace, medical devices and defense sectors, FILAB stands out as a key partner for ICP-AES analysis. ![AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE QUALIFICATION](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Airbus-logo-blanc.jpg) ### AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE QUALIFICATION Since May 2026, the FILAB laboratory has been [qualified by AIRBUS Defence and Space](https://filab.fr/en/accreditations-en/qualification-granted-by-airbus-defence-and-space-to-the-filab-laboratory.md) for chemical analysis including C/S analysis, O analysis, N analysis, H analysis, ICP-AES analysis, and spark optical emission spectrometry. ![LIEBHERR](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Logo-LIEBHERR.jpg) ### LIEBHERR In June 2026, FILAB obtained [LIEBHERR approval](https://filab.fr/en/accreditations-en/filab-laboratory-approved-by-liebherr-aerospace.md). This accreditation covers in particular our chemical analysis services (ICP, SEO, elemental analysis C/S, N/O, H) and metallography. It enables us to support our aerospace clients even better. ![Research tax credit (CIR) approval](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/logo-agrement_CIR.png) ## Research tax credit (CIR) approval FILAB’s approval under the [Research Tax Credit](https://filab.fr/en/filab-cir-approved-analysis-laboratory.md) scheme has been renewed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research until 2026. This approval allows some of our clients developing R&D activities to deduct certain services entrusted to FILAB. [Download our CIR Approval](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Agreement-FILAB-CIR-2021.pdf) ![Training organization](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Votre-texte-de-paragraphe-3.png) ## Training organization FILAB is registered as a training organization and, as such, can provide training services that fall within your training budget. [Download our Qualiopi Certification](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/certificat-qualiopi-2025.pdf) ![FDA registration - cosmetics sector](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Logo_FDA_registered-v2.png) ## FDA registration - cosmetics sector The FILAB laboratory is registered with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health. [Download our Registration Certificate](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Cosmetic-Registration-Certificate.pdf) ![FDA registration - pharmaceutical sector](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Logo_FDA_registered-v2.png) ## FDA registration - pharmaceutical sector The FILAB laboratory is registered with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health. [Download our Registration Certificate](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Drug-Registration-Certificate-def.pdf)