EKOCENTRUM OVALAB

Your Partner for Accredited Food & Pharma Testing

EKOCENTRUM OVALAB s.r.o. is an independent, private analytical laboratory based in the Czech Republic. We specialize in accredited chemical, physical-chemical, and nutritional testing for the food, feed, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and environmental sectors. For over 20 years, our laboratory has supported manufacturers, importers, and certification bodies in ensuring product safety, legal compliance, and market readiness.

As a laboratory accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 and GMP-certified, we combine high-precision instruments with deep regulatory expertise — delivering results that are not only accurate, but also meaningful and ready for practical application.

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Our Mission

Our goal is to deliver scientifically grounded, transparent, and regulation-compliant analytical services to clients who care about quality, safety, and trustworthiness.

We believe that responsible testing protects health, fosters innovation, and builds confidence across the entire supply chain.

Accredited Expertise

Certified under ISO/IEC 17025 and GMP (SÚKL), our laboratory guarantees independent and verifiable results.

Advanced Methods

We operate more than 25 validated instruments, including HPLC, GC, AAS, and ICP-OES, ensuring high-precision testing and reproducible outcomes.

Trusted by 450+ Clients

From manufacturers to certification bodies — our analytical reports support audits, certifications, and global export compliance.

The People Behind the Precision

Our Expert Team

Ing. Jiří Pavelka

Laboratory Director & Managing Partner

Mgr. Jana Tvarožková

Head of Spectral Analysis & Water Testing Department

Mgr. Karel Michna

Head of Chromatographic Methods & Food Chemistry Department

Ing. Hana Pavelková

Quality Manager

Latest News

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Mycotoxin screening in food samples

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GOT A QUESTION

Frequently
Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our laboratory, services, and certifications.

What does EKOCENTRUM OVALAB specialize in?
We provide accredited chemical and instrumental testing of food, feed, water, pharmaceuticals, and biological materials. Our services include basic nutritional analysis, vitamin testing, contaminant detection, allergen analysis, and more.

Yes. We are accredited by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA) under ISO/IEC 17025 and hold a GMP certificate issued by SÚKL for quality control of human medicinal products.

Our clients include food and supplement manufacturers, importers/exporters, government inspection bodies, certification authorities, pharmaceutical companies, and pharmacies.

Yes. Our test reports are issued under recognized accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025 and GMP) and are accepted by national authorities for regulatory submissions, product registration, export documentation, and quality assurance in both food and pharmaceutical industries.

We analyze food and beverages, dietary supplements, feed and feed additives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, soil, and water samples.