Certification and Quality Management
COFRAC ISO 17025 Accreditations
- 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
- Analysis and quantification of Total Hydrocarbons (THC) according to NF EN 9377-2 (NF S 94-091)
- Analysis of Total Organic Carbon (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
Client Qualification & Accreditation
NADCAP ACCREDITATION
In April 2026, FILAB obtained NADCAP accreditation 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
Several years ago, FILAB obtained Laboratory Qualification from the SAFRAN group 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
In 2020, the FILAB laboratory obtained FRAMATOME supplier approval and is now part of the AVL (Approved Vendor List).
PMUC APPROVAL by EDF
The FILAB laboratory is approved by EDF to carry out the analysis required for PMUC approval. 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
In March 2025, the FILAB laboratory obtained the DASSAULT AVIATION approval. This approval makes FILAB a reliable partner for aerospace manufacturers.
AUBERT ET DUVAL APPROVAL
Since 2024, the FILAB laboratory has been approved by Aubert & Duval 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
Since May 2026, the FILAB laboratory has been qualified by AIRBUS Defence and Space for chemical analysis including C/S analysis, O analysis, N analysis, H analysis, ICP-AES analysis, and spark optical emission spectrometry.
LIEBHERR
In June 2026, FILAB obtained LIEBHERR approval. 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
FILAB’s approval under the Research Tax Credit 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.
Training organization
FILAB is registered as a training organization and, as such, can provide training services that fall within your training budget.
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.
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.