Driven by quality of science and quality of service Labstat International Inc. is recognized around the world as “A Centre of Analytical Excellence”.

Labstat is independent of any affiliation or association with government agencies, advocacy groups or the tobacco industry. Established in 1976 as a tobacco characterization laboratory, Labstat has evolved into a globally recognized analytical laboratory dedicated to research, testing and analysis of nicotine containing products in general for regulatory reporting and labeling. We are GLP compliant and ISO 17025:2005 accredited, and currently hold accreditation for 147 test methods.

Labstat is the largest, independent testing laboratory for nicotine containing products in the world offering the most comprehensive scope of testing services in analytical chemistry, toxicology and method development. Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Labstat is approximately 70 kilometres or a 45 minute drive from Toronto's International Airport and 80 kilometres from Toronto. Located in the Region of Waterloo, globally known as a high-tech cluster, Labstat is able to draw on both the human and technical resources the area offers. Waterloo region is the home of RIM (Research in Motion), The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and University of Waterloo.

Quality of results and meeting client timelines are our focus. Our laboratory capacity, cross-trained operations staff and flexible project scheduling process allows us to meet timelines without compromising the quality of the results, regardless of project size.

One of our core corporate principles is to continuously improve the services we provide and further our knowledge of the science of nicotine containing products. We believe that this principle and an investment in a well trained staff, quality system, facilities and equipment realizes our corporate goal to be a leader in the industry and “a centre of analytical excellence” in the testing of nicotine containing products.