Intertek Geleen

Intertek Geleen, Netherlands, is a world-class laboratory specialising in comprehensive testing services tailored for various sectors, including polymer development, polymer production, recycled materials, automotive materials, food contact, packaging testing, and chemicals.  

Empowering Innovation and Quality 

We have a dedicated team of 180 skilled experts committed to providing comprehensive solutions that foster innovation and quality throughout the chemicals and polymers/plastics value chain. Acquired in 2006 from DSM as Intertek Polychemlab bv, the Intertek Geleen laboratory has been supporting businesses for over 50 years by qualifying materials and products while ensuring compliance with stringent global industry and regulatory requirements.  

Intertek Polychemlab b.v. is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, with several tests accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017. You can find the accredited scope of Intertek Polychemlab Geleen on the Dutch Accreditation Council website: https://www.rva.nl/ (RvA registration number L377; TESTING). 
 

Advanced Analytical Techniques for Informed Decision-Making 

Our analytical scientists and technicians are adept at identifying and understanding new chemical formulations, thus equipping clients to navigate the complexities of chemical, polymer, packaging or materials development. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and microscopy, we provide the essential data needed for informed decision-making during R&D. This capability enhances product improvement. It ensures adherence to industry regulations, particularly in the automotive and packaging sectors.  
 
Enhancing Efficiency for Our Clients’ Processes 

In today's competitive market, the ongoing demand for advanced materials and sustainability has led to a pivotal shift in the polymers and plastics industry. Businesses face the challenge of developing innovative products that meet consumer expectations and address environmental concerns. At Intertek Geleen, we understand the complexities of this landscape and offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to each facet of polymer and plastic development from compounding, processing to testing. Our extensive expertise in Research and Development (R&D) plays a critical role in assisting clients throughout their product and process optimisation journey.  

Enabling Circularity 

As our European Center of Excellence for CircularAssure, our quality assurance program for the circular economy for plastics, includes assurance, testing, certification services and unique insight-enabling analytical technologies that can be applied across the recycled plastic value chain. From waste collectors and recycling companies to polymer producers and brands, CircularAssure provides plastics circular economy solutions to ensure quality, safety, and optimise value of recycled plastic materials and products. 
 

Compliance Support 

We also recognise the heightened regulatory scrutiny that comes with global trade expansion and evolving OEM and brands specification requirements. Our expertise in compliance testing—including REACH, food contact testing cosmetic packaging and other critical requirements including testing against industry standards such as automotive VOC testing —positions us as a trusted partner in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, Intertek Geleen, clients benefit from our unwavering dedication to quality, speed, and cost-effective solutions.   

Your Development and Production Support Partner 

When it comes to manufacturing and quality assurance, precision and efficiency are paramount. Organisations face increasing pressure to maintain product quality and implement innovation while managing costs. However, establishing an in-house laboratory can be resource-intensive, requiring significant investment in skilled personnel and advanced techniques. Many businesses struggle with staffing challenges and equipment utilisation. Our laboratory is a partner to global production businesses, acting as a collaborative expert resource supporting quality results and optimised processes. We enable organisations to focus on their core activities while benefiting from our specialised capabilities. This includes support for R&D, raw material sourcing, components evaluation, manufacturing support, regulatory requirements and resolution of post-market performance failure issues. 

Intertek CircularAssure - Enabling the Plastics Circular Economy