What Beta Analytic does

Beta Analytic (operating as SGS Beta since the November 2024 acquisition by SGS North America) is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited, tracer-free testing laboratory founded in 1979 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. The laboratory uses Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) to perform Carbon-14 analysis that quantifies the percentage of biobased or biogenic carbon in solid, liquid, and gaseous samples, and pairs it with Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) for stable isotope measurements (δ13C, δ15N, δ18O, δD). The company is a co-author of ASTM D6866, the international standard for biobased content analysis, and is approved as a testing provider under USDA BioPreferred, DIN-Geprüft Biobased, TÜV AUSTRIA OK biobased, SGS Green Marks, UL Environment, CertiPUR-US, and Im Green certification schemes.

The company serves a horizontally diversified B2B customer base spanning biobased product manufacturers, biofuels and renewable energy producers, flavors & fragrances, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, cosmetics and personal care brands, and CO2/waste fuel compliance buyers. Named enterprise customers include Reebok (Cotton & Corn footwear line, validated at 75% biobased), Dow Chemical (China) coatings, Braskem (I'm Green bio-polyethylene), INOLEX, Greenology Products, and Power Knot. Revenue is generated through usage-based, per-sample pricing with two published service tiers — Standard (results in 7 business days or less) and Priority (results in 4 business days or less) — and quotes are provided on request.

Distribution is direct-to-lab: customers ship samples to the Miami headquarters or to one of six forwarding offices in Germany, the UK, China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, with results delivered through a 24/7 online portal (myportal.betalabservices.com). Marketing is driven by thought leadership — trade publication articles, on-demand webinars, 2–3 newsletters per year, and trade conference participation — rather than paid acquisition. The laboratory was founded by the current owners as an independent radiocarbon dating specialist, co-authored ASTM D6866 in 2004, achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in 2008, received a $256,000 NSF grant in 2021, and was acquired by SGS North America in November 2024 to expand SGS's North American environmental and sustainability testing footprint.

Name

Beta Analytic

Legal name

Beta Analytic, LLC

Website

https://betalabservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Beta Analytic (SGS Beta) is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited Carbon-14 testing laboratory that quantifies biobased, biogenic, and natural-versus-synthetic content using Accelerator Mass Spectrometry. Founded in 1979 in Miami and acquired by SGS North America in 2024, it serves manufacturers of biobased products, biofuels, flavors and fragrances, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics across 264+ USDA BioPreferred categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Voluntary Carbon Credit Verification & Validation (VCS/Gold Standard/ACR/CAR) (EUABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

GHG Monitoring Plans & Sampling Design (Field Protocols, QA/QC) (EUABACAE)

Keywords

• Radiocarbon dating services
• Biobased content testing
• Carbon-14 analysis
• Natural product authentication
• Biogenic carbon testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services (Biobased Content): Primary revenue stream from providing Carbon-14 analysis and biobased content testing services to manufacturers, brands, and certification bodies. Clients pay per sample submitted for testing under standards such as ASTM D6866, EN 16640, and ISO 16620-2. Two service tiers are offered: Standard (7 business days) and Priority (4 business days). Results are used for regulatory compliance (e.g., USDA BioPreferred, EU Ecolabel), certification, and quality assurance purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beta Analytic (now operating as SGS Beta) is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited radiocarbon testing laboratory that performs Carbon-14 analysis using Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) to determine the biobased/biogenic carbon content of solid, liquid, and gaseous samples. The lab serves manufacturers, brands, and certification bodies with biobased content testing under ASTM D6866 and related standards, natural vs. synthetic ingredient authentication, biogenic carbon testing for biofuels and CO2 emissions, radiocarbon dating, and stable isotope analysis, with results delivered in 4-7 business days.

Product overview

Beta Analytic, now operating as SGS Beta following its acquisition by SGS North America in November 2024, is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited testing laboratory offering a suite of Carbon-14 analysis services. The core offering is biobased content testing (ASTM D6866) to measure the percentage of biomass-derived carbon in products, supported by specialized services for biofuels/biogenic content (CO2, waste fuels, hydrocarbon gases), natural vs. synthetic ingredient authentication for flavors/fragrances/essential oils/supplements/cosmetics, radiocarbon dating, and geochemical isotope analysis. Results are delivered via an online customer portal (myportal) with 24/7 access, and turnaround times of 4-7 business days depending on service level. The lab operates forwarding offices in Europe (Germany, UK) and Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan) to serve global clients seeking certification for programs such as USDA BioPreferred, DIN-Geprüft Biobased, CertiPUR-US, and various ecolabels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biobased Content Testing Carbon-14 analysis to measure the percentage of biobased/biomass-derived carbon in solid, liquid, or gaseous products. Reported according to ASTM D6866, EN 16640, ISO 16620-2, or ISO 19984 standards. Used by biobased product manufacturers and distributors for eco-label certification (USDA BioPreferred, EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan, DIN-Gepr\u00fcft Biobased, T\u00dcV AUSTRIA OK biobased).
• Biogenic Content (Biofuels) Testing Carbon-14 testing to determine biogenic carbon content in biofuels (biodiesel, renewable diesel) and lubricants, supporting ASTM D6866 and ASTM D7833 standards. Used by biofuel producers for EU ETS and RED II compliance and RSB certification.
• Biogenic CO2 and Waste Fuel Testing Testing to measure biogenic carbon content in CO2 emissions and waste fuels (RDF, tires), supporting standards BS EN ISO 21644, ISO 13833, and EU ETS requirements. Used by waste-to-energy and emissions reporting entities.
• Biogenic Hydrocarbon Gas Testing Carbon-14 analysis for hydrocarbon and fuel gases to verify biogenic content, using ASTM D7833 standard. Used by biogas producers and natural gas operators.
• Natural vs. Synthetic Testing Carbon-14 analysis to distinguish naturally sourced (plant/animal-derived) ingredients from petrochemical-derived synthetic materials. Used by manufacturers of flavors, fragrances, essential oils, dietary supplements, and cosmetics to detect economically motivated adulteration and substantiate natural label claims.
• Radiocarbon Dating Radiocarbon (C-14) dating services using Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) for archaeological, geological, and scientific samples, with detection limit of 43,500 BP (0.44 pMC) and turnaround of 2-14 business days. Includes complimentary stable isotope analysis (\u03b413C for organics and water, \u03b413C+\u03b415N+C:N for bones, \u03b4D+\u03b418O for water). Used by archaeologists, geologists, and academic researchers.
• Geochemical Isotopes Stable isotope analysis services (\u03b413C, \u03b415N, \u03b4D, \u03b418O) for geochemical and environmental applications, delivered under the Isobar Science brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results delivered in 4-7 business days depending on service tier selected
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SGS North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2024SGS North America acquired Beta Analytic in November 2024 to expand its environmental testing services in North America. The acquisition enhanced SGS's capabilities in sustainability testing and regulatory compliance. Beta Analytic now operates under the brand 'SGS Beta' (betalabservices.com), leveraging SGS's global network while maintaining its specialized radiocarbon and biobased content testing operations.
• Power Knot LLCminorOthersBeta Analytic conducted third-party testing to validate Power Knot's Powerchips Green as a fully plant-based organic material. Powerchips Green is used in Power Knot's biodigesters to accelerate food waste digestion. The validation confirms environmental sustainability claims for the biodegradable chips.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/betaanalytic

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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