What Bia Diagnostics does

Bia Diagnostics is an ISO 17025 accredited food, nutraceutical, fermented beverage, and cannabis testing laboratory headquartered in Colchester, Vermont. Founded around 1980, the company operates a single-site laboratory complex delivering analytical testing services to food manufacturers nationally and internationally, craft brewers and fermented-beverage producers in the Northeast, and licensed cannabis growers, processors, and retailers in Vermont. The laboratory's service menu spans food allergen testing (ELISA-based, covering 25+ allergens), microbial pathogen and indicator testing (PCR and Petrifilm), chemistry testing for caffeine, heavy metals, residual solvents, pesticides, and mycotoxins (HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS), GMO detection (real-time PCR), fermented beverage analysis through the Zymology Labs sub-brand (TTB certified beer chemist, ABV, IBUs, qPCR for beer spoilers), and full-spectrum cannabis testing (potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, pathogens, water activity). The company also offers method development and AOAC validation studies to research partners.

The underlying technology platform is built around conventional accredited wet-lab methodologies rather than proprietary instruments, with digital infrastructure provided through Qbench LIMS for food and beverage sample submission and Confident Cannabis LIMS for cannabis workflows. Service differentiation rests on regulatory credentials (ISO 17025 via A2LA, Vermont Cannabis Control Board license, AOAC reference method validation, Emerald Test proficiency participation), same-day turnaround at no additional cost for most ELISA samples arriving before noon EST, and a domain specialization claimed to be the result of over four decades of continuous food allergen testing experience. The company has independently validated the relaunched NIMA Partners portable gluten sensor at 99% accuracy down to 10 ppm using AOAC methods, and co-founded Elution Technologies in 2012 (acquired by 3M in 2017) to commercialize allergen test kits.

Bia Diagnostics generates revenue through fee-for-service laboratory testing on a quote-based, unit-pricing model, with invoices issued upon completion and payment terms of 15 days via credit card, check, or EFT. Pricing is not publicly disclosed except through a Food Safety Price List PDF for reference, and the company markets through industry conferences (Supply Side West, BRCGS Connect, regional brewer conferences), peer-reviewed publications and presentations at AOAC, IFT, IAFP, AACC, and ACS, an online resource library, and the embedded Qbench and Confident Cannabis portals. The customer base is segmented horizontally across food and beverage manufacturers (primary), fermented beverage producers, the cannabis/hemp industry, and research and development partners, with no individual customer disclosed as a material revenue concentration.

Name

Bia Diagnostics

Legal name

Bia Diagnostics

Website

https://biadiagnostics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bia Diagnostics is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Colchester, Vermont providing food allergen, microbial, chemistry, GMO, fermented beverage, and cannabis testing services to food manufacturers, craft brewers, and Vermont cannabis licensees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Testing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene Verification (Swabs, ATP, Pathogen Monitoring) (AFALAAAE)

Keywords

• Food allergen testing
• Microbial testing services
• Cannabis compliance testing
• Fermented beverage analysis
• Analytical chemistry testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Colchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Bia Diagnostics generates revenue through providing laboratory testing services for food, beverage, botanical, fermented beverage, and cannabis products. Testing is performed on submitted samples with results delivered via email or online portals. Payment is invoiced upon completion, with options for credit card, check, or EFT within 15 days of receipt.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bia Diagnostics is an ISO 17025 accredited third-party analytical testing laboratory that performs food allergen, microbial, chemistry, GMO, fermented beverage, and cannabis testing on samples submitted by manufacturers, processors, growers, and retailers. Samples are submitted through Qbench LIMS or Confident Cannabis LIMS portals, with same-day analysis (results by ~6pm EST) for most ELISA work and digital report delivery. The lab also conducts AOAC method validation, spike recovery, and collaborative research studies for public and private institutions.

Product overview

Bia Diagnostics is a laboratory testing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of analytical testing services for food, beverage, botanical, and cannabis products. The company operates as a single unified laboratory complex with multiple testing categories including Food Allergen Testing (ELISA analysis), Microbial Testing (PCR and Petrifilm methods), Chemistry Testing (HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS), GMO Testing (real-time PCR), Fermented Beverages testing through Zymology Labs (alcohol, IBUs, beer chemistry), and Cannabis Testing (potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, pathogens). The company also provides Method Development & Validation services for clients requiring custom assay development. All services are delivered through ISO 17025 accredited methodologies with same-day turnaround for most food allergen tests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Allergen Testing ISO 17025 accredited ELISA analysis for detection of food allergens including the 'Big 8' allergens and additional targets. Delivers qualitative and quantitative results for label verification, with same-day analysis for samples arriving before noon. Tests CIP rinses, swabs, raw ingredients, and finished products for food manufacturers nationally and internationally.
• Microbial Testing Pathogen and indicator organism testing using qualitative PCR methods (Bio-Rad IQ-Check) for pathogen detection and quantitative Petrifilm and Rapid plate count methods for indicator organism enumeration. Targeted at food manufacturers requiring microbiological quality and safety assurance.
• Chemistry Testing Analytical chemistry testing for caffeine, heavy metals, residual solvents, pesticides, and mycotoxins using HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and LC-MS/MS instrumentation. Serves food, beverage, botanical, and cannabis manufacturers needing contaminant and constituent analysis.
• GMO Testing Qualitative DNA testing using real-time PCR to detect and identify GMO events in food, feed, or seed. Covers crop species including soybean, corn, canola, alfalfa, cotton, papaya, sugar beet, and squash for manufacturers requiring non-GMO verification.
• Zymology Labs by Bia Diagnostics (Fermented Beverage Testing) TTB certified beer chemistry and analytical testing for beer, hard cider, and kombucha including ABV (Anton Paar Beer ME Alcolyzer), IBUs (Beckman DU 530 UV-vis), color, pH, extract, calories, and PCR-based detection of wild yeast and bacterial beer spoilers (Biomerieux Gene-Up Brew). Targeted at craft brewers and fermented beverage producers.
• Cannabis Testing Full-panel cannabis and hemp testing including cannabinoid potency (HPLC), residual solvents (GC-MS), terpenes (GC-MS), pesticides and mycotoxins (LC-MS/MS), heavy metals (ICP-MS), pathogens (PCR), water activity (Aqualab TDL2), Hop Latent Viroid detection, gender identification, and microbial testing. Serves Vermont-licensed growers, processors, and retailers for state-mandated compliance testing.
• Method Development and Validation Third-party laboratory services for developing and validating sample matrices, AOAC method validation studies, independent third-party evaluations, and collaborative studies with universities, regulatory agencies, and private institutions. Supports food testing companies and research partners requiring proof-of-purpose studies and auditor-accepted methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day turnaround for samples arriving by noon EST with results posted by 6pm EST
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 3MminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20173M acquired Elution Technologies (co-founded by Bia Diagnostics) in September 2017, expanding 3M's food safety offering with allergen test kit technology developed by Bia Diagnostics.
• Immunology Consultants LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Co-founded Elution Technologies in 2012 with Immunology Consultants Laboratory to develop allergen test kits. Elution Technologies was acquired by 3M in 2017, adding more than 30 allergen-specific lateral-flow and ELISA test kits to 3M Food Safety's portfolio.
• Emerald ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationBia Diagnostics participates in The Emerald Test proficiency testing program, an inter-laboratory comparison proficiency test (ILC/PT) program for cannabis and hemp testing facilities that helps establish industry standards.
• QbenchcoreTechnology or IntegrationQbench LIMS Portal is used for food and beverage sample submission, progress tracking, and result viewing - providing the digital infrastructure for customer-facing laboratory operations.
• Confident CannabiscoreTechnology or IntegrationConfident Cannabis LIMS platform used for cannabis sample submission, status checking, and results sharing - providing the digital infrastructure for cannabis testing operations.
• AOAC InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of AOAC International. Provides AOAC method validation studies and uses AOAC accredited methods whenever possible for testing.
• NIMA Partners, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBia Diagnostics independently validates NIMA gluten sensors using AOAC reference methods, achieving 99% accuracy in gluten detection down to 10 ppm. The partnership supports food safety for consumers with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins Scientific is the world's largest food testing laboratory network, offering allergen, microbial, chemistry, GMO, and contaminant testing across hundreds of locations. Directly comparable to Bia Diagnostics across virtually every food testing service line, but at vastly greater global scale.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Mérieux NutriSciences (formerly Silliker) is a leading global food safety, quality, and nutrition testing service provider with deep allergen and microbiology expertise. Directly comparable to Bia Diagnostics as a food safety specialist lab, though with substantially larger global reach.
• Anresco Laboratories: Anresco Laboratories is an independent ISO 17025 accredited food and cannabis testing laboratory based in San Francisco, with similar dual focus on food safety and cannabis compliance testing. Directly comparable to Bia Diagnostics as a privately held, multi-vertical specialty testing lab.
• ACT Laboratories (formerly Steep Hill): ACT Laboratories is a leading cannabis testing and analytics company serving multiple U.S. states with licensed testing operations. Directly comparable to Bia Diagnostics in cannabis potency, terpene, pesticide, and contaminant testing, though with multi-state licensing versus Bia's single-state Vermont license.
• SC Laboratories: SC Laboratories is a cannabis testing laboratory serving California and other regulated markets with comprehensive cannabinoid, terpene, pesticide, and microbial testing services. Directly comparable to Bia Diagnostics as an independent cannabis compliance testing lab, though with a different geographic focus.
• Microbac Laboratories: Microbac Laboratories is a network of independent ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratories providing food, environmental, and consumer product testing services. Comparable to Bia Diagnostics as a privately held specialty testing lab with regional U.S. operations and similar service portfolio breadth.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is one of the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) companies, offering broad food testing, agricultural services, and life sciences testing. Competes with Bia in food allergen and microbiology testing as part of a much wider service portfolio across industries.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC leader providing food testing, agricultural commodity inspection, and certification services across multiple industries. Comparable to Bia in food safety and quality testing categories, but operates as a broad diversified incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC company with significant food, agricultural, and consumer products testing operations. Overlaps with Bia Diagnostics in food allergen and contaminant testing as part of a much broader service portfolio.
• ALS Limited: ALS Limited is a global testing services provider with strong food, environmental, and life sciences testing capabilities. Comparable to Bia in food and beverage analytical testing categories, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bia-diagnostics-llc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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