About EL Labs

Founded thirty years ago back in 1992 and previously known as “EL spol. s r.o.”, EL Labs initial environmental chemistry activities quickly expanded into pharmaceuticals, food and chemicals, gradually becoming the wide-spanning, GMP and ISO/IEC certified analytical service provider it is today.

EL Labs employ close to 80 industry professionals to serve its global clients, delivering reliability, accuracy, and value. EL Labs remains one of the largest private laboratories in the Slovak Republic and the go-to company of choice for all your analytical requirements.

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Moments That Made Us

2021

Almost three decades into its history, EL Labs gets incorporated into the BBA investment group, and goes on to form an integral part of their science arm, Conscio Group.

2020

Demonstrating our commitment to remaining at the forefront of the industry, EL Labs obtains their Manufacturer’s Authorization in the new EU format, and successfully renews its Certificate of GMP Compliance from the national authority of ŠÚKL Slovakia.

2019

EL Labs announces a change in the ownership structure for the first time since its conception as it powers its continued growth via the entry of investment capital.

2011

EL Labs goes global and expands its customer base outside of Slovakia by signing the first contract with an international customer. The start of a constant expansion of their global portfolio that continues to grow from strength to strength.

2008

Another notable milestone in the growth of EL Labs was the approval to act as a control laboratory and gain full GMP certification for performing pharmaceutical testing of human medicinal products by the Approving Decree of the State Institute for Drug Control (ŠÚKL).

2005

Approval was granted this year to appoint EL Labs as a control laboratory for veterinary medicinal products by national authority ÚŠKVBL Slovakia, and they subsequently obtained their first Certificate of GMP Compliance for veterinary medicinal products.

2004

A huge year for EL Labs as they relocated all laboratory facilities into their very own modern premises, where the company remains to this day.

1996

Fast forward 12 months and EL Labs went on to obtain a Certificate for testing and sampling according to ISO/IEC 17025 from the national authority of the Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS).

1995

Only a year later EL Labs rolled out the ability to conduct pharmaceutical testing Aqua purificata and also obtained the Certificate of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) from the State Institute for Drug Control (ŠÚKL) of Slovakia. A key milestone to achieve in just a few short years.

1994

Great growth spurred further expansion and a second site was established to enable the introduction of gas and liquid chromatography methods, ecotoxicological tests, and microbiology.

1993

With their first year complete and over 20 experts and laboratory technicians already employed, EL Labs upgraded and leased premises of the former State Veterinary Administration in the iconic building of the former equestrian chateau in parallel with expanding the analytical services offered.

1992

Six experts with vast experience in analytical chemistry, geochemistry, environmental chemistry, and geology established a new company. EL Labs was born.

Fully Certified

As holders of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certificates for human and veterinary medicinal products, Manufacturing and Importation Authorisation (MIA), ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation plus successfully inspected as a control laboratory by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), EL Labs wide range of certificates and accreditations showcase the versatile selection of services we are qualified to offer.

Compliance to GMP and ISO/IEC 17025 standards are repeatedly confirmed by competent EU authorities through periodic inspections and certificate renewals. EL Labs current certifications are available for download below:

Accreditation according to ISO / IEC 17025: 2017

Human pharmaceutical QC testing according to GMP

Veterinary pharmaceutical QC testing according to GMP

Awards and recognition

Other permits and authorizations

  • Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic – Permit for handling narcotic and psychotropic substances of categories I., II. and III.
  • State Spa Commission of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic – Decision on the entry of EL Labs in the list of accredited laboratories performing analyzes of natural healing and mineral waters.
  • Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic – Geological authorization – professional competence in geological survey, geochemical and laboratory work.
  • Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic – Confirmation of the entry of EL Labs as a legal entity in the list of professionally qualified persons for assessing the impact of activities on the environment.
  • Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic (RÚVZ) – consent to work with carcinogens and very toxic substances and mixturest.

If you’re unable to download any of these certificates, please contact us elsro@elsro.sk and we’ll be happy to email them to you.

Comprehensive Solutions

Pharmaceuticals

All tests are performed under strict GMP guidelines and span a complete A-Z of pharmaceutical analytics for raw materials and more.

Industrial

From industrial chemicals to cosmetics, particle size to the determination of bacteria, if you’re looking for analysis, we’re your partner for success.

Environmental

From complex water analysis to expert consultation, our comprehensive range of services span the whole spectrum of testing.

Food & Feeds

Testing for all food and feed types. From drinks to meat and dairy products, and from dried fruit and vitamin supplements to animal feed.

Questions?

Please use the contact details or form below.

elsro@elsro.sk

+421 53 4424740

+421 53 4192322