NILU Center for Product Analysis

We perform groundbreaking product analysis, research and expert assignments for both Norwegian and international customers, always with a focus on protecting the environment and human health. We offer our analysis services to both industrial companies, contractors, consultants and public agencies.

What do you need expert assistance to find out?

• Do you have products that may contain harmful chemicals?
  Our product analysis identifies and evaluates them for you.
• Do you want to develop safer and more sustainable materials?
  We assess the materials and provide input on how they can become even safer and more sustainable.
• Do you want to develop an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for your product?
  We have the expertise to develop EPDs for all products.
• Do you need to recycle materials that may contain old, hazardous chemicals?
  We help you ensure that harmful substances do not find their way into the environment – ​​or are recycled into new products.
• Do you need expert help to meet international requirements and standards?
  We tailor analyses and assessments to give you the support you need.

Why choose NILU?

We offer more than conventional testing of regulated chemicals in consumer products and materials. In our state-of-the-art laboratories, we can:

• Perform precise analyses where we look for specific chemicals such as bisphenols and PFAS.
• Conduct “non-target” analyses where what we are looking for is not known in advance – we can discover unexpected chemicals.
• Develop new analysis methods and test methodologies that can be adapted to your needs.

In addition, we are experts in life cycle analysis, product footprint calculation and preparation of EPDs and ecodesign of products. This enables us to assess materials and products that are already on the market, as well as support the further development of safer and more sustainable alternatives. NILU is a non-profit research institute where all profits go back into research and society.

We work for a safer future

Despite regulations and legislation, chemicals with known or unknown harmful properties to the environment and health are still in use. We work to minimize these threats. Whether it concerns new chemicals such as plasticizers or well-known substances such as flame retardants and PCBs, we work to ensure that such substances do not find their way back into products via recycling or contaminated materials.

With the help of NILU’s research and broad expertise in product analysis, we support industry, manufacturers, importers, sales channels, authorities, society and the public in general in making informed decisions. We look forward to working with you for a safer and more sustainable future.

How can we help you take the next step?

Find examples of our services below, or contact us for a customized analysis.