Quality Control Laboratories
QACS has been expanding its laboratory capabilities since its establishment in 2002, driven by a commitment to consistency, precision and scientific excellence. Every test is designed to deliver meaningful value and confidence to our clients.
Testing services are conducted across five state-of-the-art facilities in Athens and Thessaloniki, equipped with advanced instrumentation and supported by a team of over 170 experienced scientists. QACS provides laboratory testing and consultancy services to clients worldwide.
Our 17 specialised laboratory units cover a comprehensive range of testing capabilities, including microbiology, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, cosmetic and biocidal product efficacy testing, packaging materials testing, residue and metals analysis, stability testing and sensory evaluation.
QACS provides testing services to the Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Biocides, Medical Devices and Food industries, covering microbiological, chemical, in vitro, molecular and specialised in-house testing.
Our quality management system is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, certified to ISO 9001, FDA-registered and compliant with GMP and GLP requirements, supporting the reliability and international recognition of our services.
Our laboratories are organised by industry sector — Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food and Biocides — and equipped with advanced analytical technologies, including ICP-MS/OES, AAS, HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, PCR systems and DNA sequencers. These capabilities support accurate, reproducible and reliable results across a wide range of testing applications.
QACS’s 2 cell laboratories are equipped with state-of-art equipment, well trained personnel, a cell bank with multiple cell lines available and a virus bank for Adeno-, Noro- and Modified Ankara Vaccinia.
Your benefits as a client of QACS Cell Lab services:
- Very competitive prices
- Competitive turnaround time (TAT) better than market 30-45days
- Overcome cytotoxicity issues with LVP (additional charge)
- Sound scientific background and technical support -more than 1000samples tested on an annual base
QACS Lab has integrated Molecular testing technology in order to deliver fast & accurate solutions to industries worldwide. DNA Testing services are applied for Quality Control, Contaminant Detection and Microbiological Surveillance of finished products, air and surfaces.
Molecular services address Food/Feed, Cosmetics and Pharma industries.
QACS Lab’s antiseptic facilities conduct Antimicrobial Efficacy testing. The Lab is EN17025 accredited and GLP compliant and follows the EN14885 scope. With 20+ years of experience we conduct Biocides Testing according European, National and International standards.
QACS is GMP certified in Pharma testing. Activities focus on Quality Control, Environmental monitoring and Stability services for manufacturers/distributors of API’s and final products.
We have been licensed by NDO (National Drug Organization) to
- Develop and evaluate analytical control methods for pharmaceuticals
- Determine active substances and admixtures in pharmaceuticals
- Conduct stability studies on pharmaceuticals according to the ICH instructions for releasing batches of end products
QACS Food, a member of the QACS Lab, is a leading laboratory testing provider specializing in food and packaging analysis. With laboratories in Athens and Thessaloniki and facilities spanning a total of 1,150 m², QACS Food combines scientific expertise, advanced laboratory infrastructure, and a strong commitment to quality. Its facilities are designed and equipped in accordance with applicable regulations and recognized standards, while its team of experienced scientists and qualified technical professionals delivers reliable analytical services that support product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Through its technical expertise and customer-focused approach, QACS Food helps businesses meet the demands of an evolving food industry.
The laboratory equipment supports all stages of sample preparation, including grinding, separation and homogenisation. The facilities feature multiple Soxhlet extraction systems, Kjeldahl distillation units and a wide range of laboratory instruments. The Chemical Laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of analytical techniques and detection systems, including GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, AAS, ICP and UV/VIS. Additional equipment is available for shelf-life and stability testing, including climatic chambers, a texture analyser, an oxidative stability analyser (Rancimat) and imaging systems. Microbiological and molecular analyses are carried out in fully equipped Microbiology and Molecular Biology laboratories. Furthermore, the facilities include specialised equipment for a wide range of packaging analyses. Finally, dedicated areas are available for conducting food Sensory Analysis.
15 laboratory modules, 3500 m² space
- Microbiology labs x 3
- Analytical labs x3
- Residues lab
- Metals testing lab
- Packaging lab
- DNA Molecular lab
- Cosmetics Efficacy lab
- Sensory lab
- Stability unit
- Cell Culture lab
- Disinfectant Efficacy lab