Global testing laboratory network for environmental, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and mining analytics
ALS Limited (ALS Global)
Brisbane (Australia) · Salamanca (Spain) · Berlin (Germany) · Sophia Antipolis (France)New on Amplifa
About ALS
ALS is a globally operating provider of testing, inspection and consulting services with over 40 years of experience and more than 22,000 employees in over 70 countries at over 450 locations. The service portfolio includes environmental analysis (soil, water, air), geochemistry and geoanalytics for the mining industry, oil, coolant and transformer fluid analysis (condition monitoring), as well as food and beverage testing including microbiology, virology, contaminant, allergen and GMO analysis. In the Life Sciences field, ALS offers pharmaceutical analysis, stability studies, cGMP microbiology and quality control for OTC medicines and cosmetics; Drug Discovery, Pre-Clinical and Clinical Services are provided through its partner NUVISAN. As a testing and metrology service provider, ALS does not manufacture components but delivers accredited analytical services in accordance with local and international standards. The group's origins date back to 1863; headquarters are located in Brisbane, Australia.
- Site
- QLD 4006 Brisbane
- Processes
- Microbiological testing, Virological testing (incl. SARS-COV-2), Chemical & nutritional analysis, Pesticide/agrochemical residue testing, Contaminant testing (heavy metals, mycotoxins, dioxins, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH and others), GMO analysis, Allergen screening, Authenticity testing
- Materials
- Gas Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry, Multicollector ICP Mass Spectrometry, Ion Chromatography, DNA-based Molecular Biology
- Certificates
- Numerous accreditations/certifications mentioned (without details), Accreditations/Certifications (numerous, details not specified)
- Founded
- 1976 (ALS;
- Employees
- 22,000+ (staff,
- Industries
- Environment, Mining & Minerals, Food & Beverages, Pharma & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Water Management
- 01
Sampling and sample preparation
- 02
Chemical, microbiological and molecular biological analysis
- 03
Data evaluation and reporting
- 04
Audit, consulting and training
Analytical Methods and Technologies
Gas Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
Method for testing food for contaminants such as dioxins, PFAS and mineral oil hydrocarbons.
Multicollector ICP Mass Spectrometry
High-precision elemental and isotope analysis, e.g. for heavy metal and contaminant investigations.
Ion Chromatography
Determination of base parameters such as sulfate, chloride and conductivity in drinking water samples.
DNA-based Molecular Biology
Used for GMO analysis, allergen screening and authenticity testing of food.
Locations
Brisbane (Bowen Hills)
AUGlobal Headquarters
Salamanca
ESCentre of Excellence Non-Food Testing Laboratory (>2,500 m²)
- Analytical and quality control laboratories with state-of-the-art technology
Berlin
DENUVISAN Drug Discovery site (partner)
- Drug discovery platforms, over 550 scientists
Sophia Antipolis
FRNUVISAN site for topical drug development (since 2018)
- Formulation development, manufacturing, packaging, distribution
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiological testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Virological testing (incl. SARS-COV-2)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemical & nutritional analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pesticide/agrochemical residue testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contaminant testing (heavy metals, mycotoxins, dioxins, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH and others)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| GMO analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Allergen screeningTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Authenticity testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging & migration testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Audit & inspectionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Labeling complianceTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sensory analysis & consumer testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stability testing & storage (ICH/conditions)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heavy metal and Prop-65 impurity testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| cGMP microbiology (preservative effectiveness, pathogens, time-kill)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pharmaceutical analytical testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sterile & non-sterile microbiological testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pharmaceutical cannabis testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drug discovery servicesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-clinical servicesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical services (Phase 1 units)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Formulation development & manufacturing (topical medicines)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oil/lubricant/transformer oil/fuel testing (condition monitoring)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geochemistry & geoanalyticsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental testing (water, air, soil, site assessment)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| PFAS testing in drinking waterTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| PCB testing (air, building materials)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Isotope analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Metal screening in clinical samplesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microplastics analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Speciation analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consumer goods testing (cosmetics, detergents, textiles, medical devices)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Accreditations
ALS holds numerous accreditations, certifications and regulatory approvals; all testing methods comply with local legislation. Stability storage chambers are validated and equipped with 24-hour monitoring and emergency power supply.
| Evidence | Brisbane (Bowen Hills) | Salamanca | Berlin | Sophia Antipolis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditations/Certifications (numerous, details not specified) |
Company History
- 1863
Campbell Brothers is founded as a small Australian chemical company
- 1952
Listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
- 1976
Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) starts as a geochemistry laboratory in Brisbane
- 1981
Campbell Brothers acquires ALS
- 1990
Expansion into Asia and South America
- 2000
Expansion into North America, Africa and Europe
- 2010
Official presence in the Middle East
- 2011
Accelerated expansion of Life Sciences activities
- 2017
Acquisitions in the food and pharmaceutical sector; Raj Naran becomes CEO
- 2018
Formal commitment to sustainability efforts
- 2022
Digital transformation initiatives
- 2023
Malcolm Deane becomes CEO & Managing Director