BioLab MIKE

BIOLAB M.I.K.E. (operating as BIOLAB Laboratories) is a multi-branch chemical and microbiological research, analysis, and quality-control laboratory headquartered in Arta, Epirus, Greece, and established in 2001. The organization operates four laboratory sites: the original Arta facility (250 m²), a 300 m² owned facility in Ioannina, a Patras laboratory opened in 2018, and an Athens branch — enabling it to serve clients across mainland Greece and support export-oriented producers seeking analytical certification for international markets. BIOLAB provides services to food and beverage manufacturers, agricultural producers, cosmetics and antiseptics companies, environmental monitoring bodies, water utilities, and the feed industry, making it one of the broader-scope independent testing organisations in the Greek market.

BIOLAB's largest operational division covers food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics, antiseptics, and general consumer products (προϊόντα κοινής χρήσης). Food and beverage sub-specialisms include a dedicated dairy and dairy-products laboratory (milk, cheese, yogurt), an oenological laboratory for wine analysis, a unit for alcoholic spirits, beer, and energy drinks, and general laboratories covering meat, fish, seafood, olive oil, fruit juices, nuts and dried fruits, cereals, packaged foods, and animal feed. Microbiological testing underpins much of this work — covering pathogen detection, indicator organisms, spoilage micro-organisms, and hygiene verification — alongside chemical and immunochemical analyses for nutritional composition, colorants, preservatives, vitamins, and amino acids. The laboratory also performs nutritional labeling calculations (Διαθρεπτική Επισήμανση) and food-label compliance verification (Έλεγχος Ετικέτας Τροφίμων) in line with EU Regulation 1169/2011. Vegan product certification and Novel Food assessments add further regulatory coverage for modern product claims.

Residues, contaminants, and toxic substances form a technically intensive pillar of BIOLAB's capabilities. Multi-residue pesticide screening is performed using GC-ECD/NPD/MS, GC-MS/MS, and LC/MS/MS instrumentation across panels of 310 substances (GC-MS/MS), 450 substances (LC-MS/MS), 580 substances (combined), and 650–700 substances (full combined panel). Pesticide classes covered include organophosphates, carbamates, chlorinated derivatives, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, benzoylureas, triazoles, benzimidazoles, dithiocarbamates, strobilurins, amides, triazine herbicides, dinitroanilines, phenylureas, and quaternary ammonium disinfectants. Sample matrices span all major fruit and vegetable categories (citrus, stone fruit, berries, leafy greens, brassicas, root vegetables, cereals, legumes, herbs, tropical fruits), plus oils, olives, honey, wine, meat, fish, feed, and dairy products, as well as surface and groundwater. Mycotoxin testing covers Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2, and M1, Ochratoxin A, Deoxynivalenol (DON), Fumonisins B1 and B2, Zearalenone (ZON), T-2 Toxin, and HT-2 Toxin. Antibiotic and anticoccidial residue determination covers more than 60 substances across meat, fish, eggs, honey, and feed. Heavy-metal and toxic-substance profiling includes PAHs, PCBs, VOCs, phthalates, phenols, PFAS, and alkaloids.

BIOLAB's environmental and water-quality laboratory serves a broad client base requiring compliance monitoring under EU Directives and national Greek standards. Water matrices tested include drinking water, borehole and groundwater, seawater, swimming-pool water, surface water, irrigation water, wastewater, and biological-treatment effluent (νερό βιολογικού). The laboratory also performs analyses on biogas (βιοαέριο), biomass (βιομάζα), and sewage sludge (λυματολάσπη), supporting the renewable-energy and waste-management sectors. Environmental contaminant profiling (Περιβαλλοντικοί Ρύποι) adds further analytical depth for industrial clients and environmental consultants.

The agronomic and soil laboratory (Γεωπονικό Εργαστήριο) supports Greek agricultural producers with soil analyses, foliar diagnosis (Φυλλοδιαγνωστική), irrigation-water testing, fertilizer analysis, essential-oil analysis, and advisory services for soil improvement and fertilization programmes. Soil physicochemical and microbiological profiling enables producers to optimize crop nutrition management and satisfy Good Agricultural Practice requirements. This division is complemented by a pest-control service (Απεντομώσεις and Μυοκτονίες) certified under CEPA ISO 16636, providing integrated pest-management programmes alongside laboratory verification of pesticide application.

BIOLAB offers an extensive range of special analytical and compliance services. GMO (genetically modified organism) detection and identification, allergen testing, immunochemical and biochemical assays, and COVID-19 RT-PCR testing (introduced in May 2020) demonstrate the laboratory's molecular capabilities. Migration testing of food-contact materials (Έλεγχος μετανάστευσης υλικών σε επαφή με τρόφιμα) supports packaging manufacturers and food producers in meeting EU Regulation 10/2011. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) preparation and regulatory consulting are provided for chemicals, cosmetics, and antiseptics. The laboratory holds recognition from the Greek National Medicines Organisation (EOF) for the analysis of cosmetics and antiseptics under licences 50149 and 61810, and is a member of IDF (International Dairy Federation) and IFU (International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association), reflecting its depth of expertise in dairy and juice analytics.

BIOLAB operates under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation granted by ESYD (the Hellenic Accreditation System), with accreditation number 139-13; the Patras laboratory achieved a further scope extension in March 2020. The laboratory group is also GMP-certified and holds recognition from the Russian Federation for testing related to Greek food exports. BIOLAB actively participates in leading trade fairs — including Zootechnia, Detrop, FoodExpo, Freskon, and Dairy industry events — demonstrating its engagement with the Greek agri-food export sector and its role as a trusted compliance partner for producers seeking access to both EU and third-country markets.