Our analytical and consultancy solution to optimise your environmental impact
More than 140 people
at your service
5200 m² laboratory
+ 99% of services are provided in-house
Accredited laboratory
COFRAC ISO 17025
CIR
Research tax credit
What we offer
Control and reduce your environmental impacts
FILAB supports industrial companies in conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of their products to identify environmentally optimized solutions, drawing on its expertise in chemistry and materials.
Materials
Choose the right materials from the design stage
We support you with:
- choosing low-carbon materials
- developing bio-based polymers
- researching innovative materials
- dual sourcing for materials
Footprint
Reduce your product’s environmental footprint
We support you with:
- verifying bio-based origin
- proposing alternative materials that meet the same technical specifications
- demonstrating the absence of microplastics
- the deformulation and impact assessment of identified products
Production
Reduce your footprint by optimizing your production chain
We conduct audits to:
- reduce material waste
- improve processes in response to human and environmental constraints
- implement dual sourcing for materials
Waste
Turn waste into resources
We support you with:
- valorizing industrial waste through characterization
- biodegradability testing
- studies to reduce plastic waste
- battery waste analysis
- microplastics studies
- analysis of substances discharged into water
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps assess your product’s impacts throughout its life cycle (raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, use and end of life).
Client cases
Real-world challenges and measurable results
In response to climate challenges, our clients seek to optimize their products and production chains through a proactive CSR approach that supports their day-to-day performance.
Product environmental safety
Fishing brand: ensuring the environmental impact of its lures is safeIssues
As part of its efforts to control its environmental impact, a fishing brand wanted to ensure that its lures did not release substances into aquatic environments.
Our approach
We conducted a comparative study of 10 lure references (polymers and metals), based on a methodology inspired by ISO 10993-18 (the medical device sector), in order to extract, identify and quantify potentially leachable substances.
Result
The client obtained a precise mapping of releasable chemical compounds, enabling them to:
- ensure the environmental safety of their products,
- objectively compare their materials,
- guide product design choices towards solutions better aligned with their CSR approach.
Chemical pollution and wastewater
Pharmaceutical group: monitoring water decontaminationIssues
As part of the rehabilitation of industrial sites, a pharmaceutical group needed to monitor the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in soil and discharged water, while outsourcing its analysis.
Our approach
We ensured the complete transfer of the analytical method from the client's internal laboratory, guaranteeing continuity of the analysis under the same quality and reliability conditions.
Result
The client was able to:
- outsource analysis with complete confidence,
- maintain rigorous monitoring of the decontamination process,
- access data to manage its environmental initiatives.
Li-ion battery recycling
Energy industry: securing a battery recycling processIssues
As part of its diversification and CSR strategy, an energy industry player was developing an innovative Li-ion battery recycling process combining mechanical and chemical treatments. The challenge was to characterise material flows and the environmental risks associated with the process implemented.
Our approach
We supported the client in the physicochemical analysis of its recycling streams to better understand the composition of the treated fractions and objectively assess potential environmental impacts.
Result
The client was able to:
- secure its recycling process,
- access data to support its technology choices,
- strengthen the environmental credibility of its innovation
Microplastics and regulatory compliance
Luxury: detecting microplastics on filtersIssues
An industrial company using molten polyethylene needed to demonstrate, in a regulatory context, the absence of microplastics in its filtered products.
Our approach
We performed a specific microplastic analysis on silicon filters using different techniques (Optical Microscopy and μFTIR).
Result
The client was able to:
- validate the absence (or presence) of microplastics,
- ensure regulatory compliance,
- have a robust technical argument for authorities and partners
Alternative solutions and CSR
Proposing alternative solutions as part of a CSR approachIssues
An industrial company uses salt to keep its roads safe during the winter. However, during this period, it does not know exactly when to add more salt and therefore applies additional salt as a precaution.
Our approach
Find a simple solution to measure the salt content on the road and ensure that the road remains protected according to the expected temperatures.
Result
The client now has a solution for testing its roads and thereby reducing the amount of salt used.
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AIRBUS
Qualification
Filab supports you with all the challenges related to planetary boundaries
(Beyond carbon emissions challenges)
We combine expertise in analytical chemistry and materials characterisation to address environmental challenges and provide reliable scientific data and practical solutions that can be directly applied to R&D, quality and innovation.
These analysis help objectively assess technical choices and support companies' CSR strategies.
Why FILAB?
45 years of understanding the industrial world and its challenges
Dual expertise in chemistry and materials
Supporting more than 100 clients
Patent development for our clients and FILAB (Selvium Kit)
EcoVadis commitment: gold medal
Commitment to a CSR policy
Trusted by numerous clients and ISO 17025 accredited by COFRAC
CIR accreditation
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Elimination of hexavalent chromium and toxic metals from industrial processes
Our FAQ
How can you obtain a quote from FILAB?
To obtain a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by phone or by email.
Simply send us your requirements (material type, desired analysis, applicable standard, urgency, sample quantity, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24–48 hours.
What is the typical turnaround time for analysis?
Turnaround times vary depending on the type of analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent requirements.
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