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AGROLAB supports World Vision: Commitment to Clean Water
AGROLAB will once again donate €10,000 to World Vision in 2025, supporting projects that provide clean water and promote sustainable, community-driven development.
AGROLAB plans new laboratory location in Switzerland
We are establishing the foundation for our own environmental laboratory in Switzerland to handle analysis assignments even more quickly and directly in future.
AGROLAB opens a new environmental laboratory in Belgium
On 2nd January 2026, we will open AGROLAB WEST Belgium B.V. in Zelzate – a new laboratory dedicated to soil and water analyses, including PFAS and asbestos testing, supported by a local contact team.
AGROLAB builds new water laboratory in the Potsdam Science Park
We are constructing a 2,500 m² laboratory in the Potsdam Science Park, Germany, for drinking water, groundwater and wastewater analysis. With additional capacity for PFAS testing and modern working areas, we are significantly expanding our water analysis capabilities.
Interview — Benoist Lasserre: boosting productivity, collaboration and the market
During a recent visit to our AL-West environmental laboratory in the Netherlands, Benoist Lasserre, Managing Director, took the time to reflect on the development of AGROLAB and the future of our group. In conversation with Xavier Butteux, he shared his thoughts on growth, innovation and the vision that guides our laboratory organisation into the future.
Four AGROLAB sites successfully awarded with the EcoVadis rating
AGROLAB is consistently advancing its sustainability strategy: four sites have already been successfully awarded with the international EcoVadis rating – a clear sign of the Group’s commitment to making sustainability measurable and firmly anchored in all areas.
AGROLAB Dr. Verwey Expands Analytical Portfolio: PBDE Determination in Food
AGROLAB Dr. Verwey proudly announces the launch of a new analytical service for the determination of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in food and feed, fully compliant with the latest EURL guidance for halogenated POPs (April 2022).
AGROLAB among Germany’s fastest-growing mid-sized companies
The AGROLAB GROUP has been named one of the 100 fastest-growing mid-sized companies in Germany by Handelsblatt, achieving an impressive 82nd place. In terms of growth and profitability, this places AGROLAB among the top 1% of German mid-sized enterprises and makes it the only laboratory company to appear in this ranking.
AGROLAB RADAR celebrates its 10th anniversary
In October 2015, we sent out the first edition of AGROLAB RADAR. Now you have our anniversary edition on your screen.
Meet AGROLAB France at Pollutec Lyon — Experts in PFAS analysis on soil, water and air matrices!
From 7 to 10 October 2025, AGROLAB France will be present at Pollutec Lyon, the leading international exhibition for environmental and energy solutions.
Residue analysis in feed: Regulation (EU) 2024/1229 in force since May 2025
As of 20 May 2025, legally binding maximum levels for cross-contamination with antimicrobial substances apply to feed across the EU. Our accredited laboratories – AGROLAB LUFA and AGROLAB Alimentalia – support you with validated methods for legally compliant feed analysis.
AGROLAB is the best family-owned chemical company 2025 in the Süddeutsche Zeitung ranking
According to the latest SZ ranking, AGROLAB is among the best family-run businesses in Germany. Among the 1,000 largest companies in this category, we rank 38th overall – and take 1st place in the chemical industry.
AGROLAB LUFA is delighted with its successful participation in interlaboratory tests
Although it goes without saying that our accredited laboratories achieve excellent results in international interlaboratory tests, we are still delighted every time our colleagues receive official confirmation of their expertise.
Congrats Stefan – “our” master student finished his thesis at the Free University of Amsterdam
Stefan Balkaran successfully defended his master's thesis at the Faculty of Chemistry and Analytical Sciences at the Free University of Amsterdam with a presentation in front of his university examiners Dr. Jeroen Kool and Dr. Isabelle Kohler and an audience of another 40 interested fellows .
“From Vision to Reality” – Interview with AGROLAB CEO Dr. Paul Wimmer
During a recent visit to our environmental laboratory AL-West in the Netherlands, our CEO Paul Wimmer took time to reflect on nearly four decades of company history. In conversation with the Commercial Director Xavier Butteux, he shared personal insights into the early days of AGROLAB, key turning points, and what he hopes the future will bring.
Are Easter eggs in short supply?
There is apparently a shortage of fresh chicken eggs in the US. European egg producers are supposed to be helping out with exports, but do we have enough eggs ourselves for our colourful Easter nests?
Reliable Emergency Power Supply: Why Fuel Quality is Crucial
The widespread power outage in Chile on 26 February 2025 shows how vulnerable modern infrastructures are. Regional blackouts can also occur in Germany and Austria - whether due to natural disasters, grid overload or cyber attacks.
Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our client.
AGROLAB LUFA GmbH has joined the German Tea and Herbal Infusions Association
Our largest laboratory site for food analysis in Germany – AGROLAB LUFA GmbH in Kiel – has joined the German Tea and Herbal Tea Association as a supporting member.
Change of MRLs
Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs for fruit and vegetables will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
Intensified official controls announced
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 regulates the frequency of official controls on the import of certain foodstuffs into the EU. With the current amending Regulation (EU) 2024/3153 valid from 01/08/25, various adjustments to the control plan were published.
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