Alpha and beta activity screening
• Global alpha and beta activity (ISO 10704)
• Residual beta index and dose calculations
Radioactivity testing
Advanced radioactivity testing
Monitoring radioactivity is essential to safeguarding public health, environmental integrity, and regulatory compliance. Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories provide a comprehensive range of radioactivity testing services, supporting environmental monitoring across air, water, soil, and the food chain.
Comprehensive analytical capabilities for environmental radioactivity monitoring
Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories support a broad range of analytical methods and technologies, including:
Gamma spectrometry
• High-resolution gamma spectrometry for multi-nuclide screening
• Detection of radionuclides such as Cs-137, Co-60, I-131, K-40, Ra-226 and Ra-228
Alpha spectrometry
• Uranium isotopes (U-234, U-235, U-238)
• Transuranics (Pu-238, Pu-239/240, Am-241)
Ra-226, Po-210
Liquid scintillation counting
• Tritium (³H), Carbon-14
• Strontium-90, Nickel-63 and other beta emitters
Radon analysis
• Radon-222 in air and water
• Passive detector systems (CR-39) according to ISO 11665
Advanced radiochemical separation
• Selective extraction using specialised resins (UTEVA, TRU, LN)
• Ultra-low detection limits for trace radionuclides
Integrated services to support compliance, risk management and monitoring
Eurofins Environment Testing supports clients across multiple sectors with targeted services to address regulatory requirements and radiological risks:
Environmental and nuclear monitoring
• Long-term surveillance of air, water, soil, sediments and biota
• Support for nuclear operations, decommissioning and waste characterisation
Water and wastewater analysis
• Monitoring of drinking water, surface water and effluents
• Analysis of radionuclides such as tritium, carbon-14, strontium-90, uranium and radium
Healthcare and industrial applications
• Monitoring of radioactive discharges from hospitals, research centres and industry
• Support for NORM
Radon risk assessment
• Indoor air monitoring for buildings, workplaces and public infrastructure
• Soil and water radon investigations
Sampling, logistics and client support
• Sampling coordination and field support adapted to project and regulatory requirements
• Use of specialised sampling techniques for air, water, solids and radon monitoring
• Controlled transport and full traceability of samples
• Digital client platforms, data deliverables and dedicated project management
Our laboratories operate in full alignment with internationally recognised standards and regulatory frameworks, including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 11665 for radon, and a wide range of ISO and NF methods for radionuclide analysis. Accredited by leading bodies such as COFRAC and SWEDAC, Eurofins ensures reliable and compliant measurement of radioactive substances across complex environmental matrices.
In addition to standardised methodologies, Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories provide advanced radiochemical analysis and custom method development for complex or site-specific requirements, leveraging cutting-edge instrumentation and decades of nuclear expertise.
Highly trained specialists and dedicated project teams ensure accurate, traceable, and actionable results for every project.
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