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Research and services for public authorities, industry, businesses, the Research Council of Norway and the EU.

Fifteen services in four groups. If you cannot find what you need, our laboratories can often develop a method for your research question.

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Chemical analysis

Accredited analyses of samples from air, water, soil, biota and products.

  • Analysis of air and precipitation

    Sampling and analysis of inorganic ions, gases and metals, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and PAHs.

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  • PFAS analysis

    Analyzes for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in synthetic products and environmental samples.

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  • Metal analysis

    Accredited analyses for metals in environmental samples from air, water, biota and sediments, and sampling design adapted to the problem.

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  • Determination of iodine in foodstuffs and liquid samples

    Iodine content in dairy products, eggs, salt, seafood, dietary supplements and seaweed, and in seawater, fresh water and waste water.

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  • Product analysis

    Chemical analysis and evaluation of products, materials, particles and chemicals with regard to health, the environment and sustainability.

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  • Analysis of indoor environment and products

    Building materials, consumer products and indoor activities can release known and unknown chemical compounds into indoor air and dust.

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Health effects and toxicity testing

Performed in the health effects laboratory, the only one in Norway with GLP certification for in vitro toxicity testing of human risk.

  • Toxicity testing

    Human in vitro toxicity testing of particles and chemicals, with emphasis on nanomaterials, environmental pollution and particles.

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  • Cytotoxicity testing

    Often used as a first screening for potential toxicity of a test substance, and thus risk of health damage.

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  • Genotoxicity testing

    Testing of potential genotoxicity from nanomaterials, environmental contaminants and other chemicals on DNA, genes or chromosomes.

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Sustainability assessments

Environmental and climate footprint for products, transport and construction, as a basis for better decisions.

  • Life cycle assessment (LCA)

    How sustainable are your products and materials? NILU can carry out a life cycle assessment of the product.

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  • Life cycle assessment (LCA) for transport

    With a transport calculator based on life cycle assessment, we help you see how transport affects the environment, and how you can cut emissions.

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  • Environmental impact for buildings and infrastructure

    Assessment of the environmental impact from buildings and infrastructure, as a basis for data-driven decisions.

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Regulatory monitoring and assessment

For companies and municipalities that must document emissions and air quality to the authorities.

  • Measurement and analysis of dust fallout according to NS 4852:2010

    The County Governor requires documentation of dust deposition around sand pits, quarries and construction sites. NILU measures and analyses samples in accordance with the Norwegian Standard.

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  • Mapping and calculation of diffuse emissions

    Long experience with measuring diffuse emissions, and services that help the company meet the authorities' requirements and orders.

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  • Local air quality action plans

    Air quality action plans for Norwegian municipalities, meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Pollution Regulations and the EU Air Quality Directive.

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