Aoxlab

What Aoxlab does

Aoxlab S.A.S. is a privately held analytical testing laboratory founded in 2012 and headquartered in Medellín, Colombia, with additional service points in Bogotá and Cali. The company provides more than 1,500 accredited testing services across microbiological, physicochemical, nutritional, allergen, mycotoxin, heavy metal, contaminant, pesticide residue, cannabinoid/terpene, shelf life/stability, and biodegradability domains, serving manufacturers and producers in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, medicinal cannabis, agro-industrial, and environmental sectors. Its testing infrastructure is built on advanced instrumentation (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-OES, HPLC, ELISA, real-time PCR) and real-time telemetry climate chambers, all operating under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ONAC accreditation (Code 20-LAB-011, scope expanded to 50 methods as of 2025).

The company monetizes through professional-services testing fees billed on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go model, augmented by corporate training (HACCP, BPM, ISO 22000), R+D+i project work (50 active projects), and an in-development ISO/IEC 17065:2012 product certification line. Commercial motion is digital-first, combining a proprietary client portal (analitica-aoxlab.com) with WhatsApp-based inside sales and dedicated commercial contact numbers per city. Customer reach spans more than 2,500 companies, with 95%+ on-time delivery cited as the core operational KPI, and recognized pioneer status in Colombia for full-spectrum medicinal cannabis analysis (since 2016) and accredited biodegradability testing under ASTM D5338 (since 2025).

Multiple Colombian regulatory authorizations underpin the model, including Ministry of Health authorization for drinking water (Resolution 229/2024), FNE clearance for cannabis research (Resolutions 940/2018 and 775/2023), and ICA Registration No. LB0000032025 for animal feed and agricultural products. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, appears to be organically funded, and has not announced any funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership transitions.

Name

Aoxlab

Legal name

Aoxlab S.A.S.

Website

https://aoxlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aoxlab is a Medellín-based ISO/IEC 17025-accredited analytical laboratory providing 1,500+ testing services in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, medicinal cannabis, agro-industrial, and environmental sectors to 2,500+ clients across Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory 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 industries

Labeling, Nutrition Facts & Allergen Verification Services (AFALAAAH), Food Safety Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, Preventive Controls) (AFALAAAN), Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene Verification (Swabs, ATP, Pathogen Monitoring) (AFALAAAE), Proficiency Testing, Method Validation & Reference Materials (Food Labs) (AFALAAAK), Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALAAAD)

Keywords

• Analytical laboratory services
• Food safety testing
• Cannabis analytical testing
• Biodegradability testing
• Microbiological analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 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: Core analytical testing services across food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis, environmental, and agro-industrial sectors. Services include microbiological analysis, physicochemical analysis, nutritional analysis, allergen detection, mycotoxin testing, heavy metal analysis, pesticide residue testing (300+ compounds), cannabinoid/terpene profiling, shelf life studies, and biodegradability studies. Revenue is generated per analysis/service request with quote-based pricing.
2. Product Certification Services: ISO/IEC 17065:2012 product certification services (in development/pre-registration phase as of 2025) for food, biodegradable products, and agro-industrial sectors. Certificates recognized in 120+ countries. Certification benefits include market access, consumer trust, regulatory compliance, and competitive advantage.
3. Corporate Training Services: Enterprise training programs including HACCP, BPM (Good Manufacturing Practices), allergen control, ISO 22000:2018, and integrated quality control planning. Offered in multiple modalities (in-company, virtual interactive, workshop, specialized diplomas) to food, cosmetic, phytotherapeutic, and chemical product sectors.
4. Research, Development & Innovation (R+D+i): I+D+i services including SME consulting, private company development projects (green chemistry, biotechnology), and company-university-state trinity coordination. Involves project formulation, prototyping, technical validation, and public financing advisory (MinCiencias, SENA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aoxlab is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited analytical laboratory that provides more than 1,500 testing services spanning microbiological, physicochemical, nutritional, allergen, mycotoxin, heavy metal, contaminant, pesticide residue, cannabinoid/terpene, shelf life/stability, and biodegradability analyses. It also offers analytical method validation, annual microbiology scheduling, corporate training, ISO/IEC 17065:2012 product certification (in development), and R&D+i services to food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis, agro-industrial, and environmental sector clients.

Product overview

Aoxlab is a laboratory offering specialized analytical testing services organized as a unified portfolio of accredited laboratory services. The core offerings include microbiological analysis, physicochemical analysis, nutritional analysis, allergen detection, mycotoxin testing, contaminant analysis, heavy metals testing, pesticide residue analysis, cannabis cannabinoid/terpene profiling, shelf life studies, and biodegradability testing. Supporting services include analytical method validation and development, annual microbiology scheduling, client portal access, corporate training programs, product certification under ISO 17065, and research and development services. All laboratory services are performed under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, while the company is expanding into ISO/IEC 17065:2012 product certification. The company operates primarily from Medellín, Colombia with service points in Bogotá and Cali.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microbiological Analysis (Análisis Microbiológicos) Detection, identification, quantification, and characterization of microorganisms in food, water, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, environmental samples, and medicinal cannabis using accredited standardized methods. Performed under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.
• Comprehensive Physicochemical Analysis (Análisis Físico-Químicos Integrales) Portfolio of over 1,500 physicochemical services using validated reference methods (ISO, AOAC, USP) for parameters including pH, moisture, acidity, density, viscosity, and solids, applied across food, cosmetics, cannabis, pharmaceuticals, water, paints, and chemical products.
• Nutritional Analysis (Análisis Nutricionales) Nutritional profiling including basic proximate, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, and dietary fiber for food, beverages, supplements, and animal nutrition products. Used to support regulatory labeling and product claims.
• Mycotoxin Analysis (Micotoxinas) Detection and quantification of aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, zearalenone, deoxynivalenol (DON), and T-2 toxin in food, supplements, feed, and cannabis products for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Allergen Detection (Detección de Alérgenos) Detection of food allergens using ELISA and real-time PCR for gluten, soy, casein, egg, peanut, almond, fish, mustard, sulfites, and other allergens in finished products, raw materials, and environmental samples.
• Contaminant Analysis (Contaminantes) Detection of chemical contaminants including antibiotics, veterinary drug residues, residual solvents, dioxins, furans, PCBs, PAHs, and nitrosamines using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and GC-HS techniques.
• Heavy Metals and Multi-Element Analysis (Metales Pesados y Multielementos) Detection and quantification of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, chromium VI) and trace elements using ICP-OES technology for food, supplements, cosmetics, water, pharmaceuticals, and environmental materials.
• Pesticide Residue Analysis (LMRs) Detection and quantification of pesticide residues including organophosphates, carbamates, organochlorines, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, and herbicides using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS, covering over 300 active ingredients and metabolites for MRL compliance with FDA, EFSA, and INVIMA.
• Cannabis Cannabinoid and Terpene Profiling Specialized cannabinoid profiling (CBD, THC, CBG, CBN, CBC, THCV, and acids) and terpene analysis for medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp products, serving cultivators and processors under INVIMA and FNE authorization.
• Shelf Life and Stability Studies (Estudios de Vida Útil y Estabilidad) Tailor-made shelf life studies under real or accelerated conditions using controlled-stability chambers with real-time telemetry and mathematical prediction models (Arrhenius, Q10), compliant with Codex Alimentarius, FDA, and ICH guidelines, for food, beverages, cosmetics, supplements, and natural products.
• Accredited Biodegradability Analysis (Biodegradabilidad Acreditada) Aerobic biodegradability analysis under ASTM D5338 and ASTM D6400 standards for plastic substitutes, bioplastics, and compostable materials, executed in compostation chambers with real-time telemetry monitoring of temperature, humidity, and CO2 release. Used by manufacturers of sustainable packaging to demonstrate biodegradability and access international eco-labeling.
• Analytical Method Validation and Development Validation, development, and technology transfer of customized analytical methods including physicochemical, microbiological, chromatographic (HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS), enzymatic, and spectrophotometric methods for client-specific testing needs.
• Annual Microbiology Schedule (Cronograma de Microbiología Anual) Accredited annual planning service for required microbiological analyses with monthly follow-up, alerts, technical advice, and optional on-site sampling, aligned with INVIMA, ICA, GMP, and HACCP regulations for food, beverage, cannabis, cosmetics, and animal nutrition producers.
• Corporate Training (Capacitación Empresarial) Enterprise training programs in HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (BPM), allergen control, ISO 22000:2018, and integrated quality control planning, offered in multiple modalities (in-company, virtual interactive, workshop, specialized diplomas) to food, cosmetic, phytotherapeutic, and chemical product companies.
• Product Certification (ISO/IEC 17065:2012) Product certification service under ISO/IEC 17065:2012 for evaluation of products, processes, or services against quality, safety, and sustainability standards for food, biodegradable products, and agro-industrial sectors. Service is in pre-registration phase as of 2025 and certificates are intended for international recognition in 120+ countries.
• Research, Development & Innovation (I+D+i) Research, development, and innovation services covering SME consulting, private company development projects in green chemistry and biotechnology, university-government-industry trinity coordination, project formulation, prototyping, technical validation, and advisory on public financing through MinCiencias and SENA.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time results delivery rate exceeding 95%, with fast portal access (under 2 minutes for any action)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Universities and Research CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAoxlab's I+D+i program articulates with academic institutions for joint research projects, aligned with MinCiencias programs and research calls. Collaboration includes co-design of open innovation projects, thesis supervision (master's/doctoral), scientific internships, and joint execution of applied research projects with high scientific, technical, and commercial impact.
• Public Entities (Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlignment with national and international scientific cooperation policies. Active participation in MinCiencias (Colombia's science ministry) and government research calls. Projects coordinated with government agencies for technology development and innovation support.
• Private Sector CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development and open innovation agreements with private companies for turnkey R&D projects. Services include project formulation from concept to market validation, green chemistry applications, and biotechnology development. SMEs receive gap diagnosis and new product development support.
• International Cooperation OrganizationsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation for scientific and technological development. Participation in networks of knowledge and applied science with international actors. Facilitates access to international best practices and potential market expansion support.
• ONAC (Organismo Nacional de Acreditación de Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONAC provides international laboratory accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Code 20-LAB-011), granting ILAC international recognition for Aoxlab's testing competence. This accreditation is fundamental to the company's value proposition and market access.
• ICONTECmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAoxlab obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification through ICONTEC in April 2014, demonstrating early commitment to quality management systems. ICONTEC is Colombia's leading standards and certification body.
• SENAmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSENA (National Learning Service) partnership for apprenticeship programs. Aoxlab hosts SENA apprentices in productive stage, providing practical laboratory training in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited environment. Advisory on public financing strategies available through SENA.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ALS Limited: Global analytical laboratory group with food, environmental and pharmaceutical testing, including Latin American labs, directly comparable to Aoxlab's contract testing business.
• Intertek: Large TIC company offering analytical testing across food, consumer goods, and chemicals; overlaps Aoxlab's testing and certification model in the same regulated categories.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global network of food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cannabis testing labs; directly overlaps Aoxlab's accredited analytical testing across the same verticals but at global scale.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection and certification leader with Latin American operations offering food, environmental and product testing and ISO 17065 certification that overlap Aoxlab's services.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC provider delivering food, cosmetics, environmental and agricultural laboratory testing and certification, competing with Aoxlab's accredited multi-sector portfolio.

Direct peers

• Anresco Laboratories: Independent food, cannabis and supplement analytical testing lab offering microbiological, chemical, pesticide and potency testing — a close functional match to Aoxlab at similar scale.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Specializes in food safety, quality, microbiological and chemical testing plus training and shelf-life studies — closely mirroring Aoxlab's core food-testing and HACCP training offering.
• Certified Group (Certified Laboratories / EMSL): Provider of food safety, microbiology, nutritional labeling and environmental analytical testing, closely comparable to Aoxlab's accredited food and environmental testing services.

Emerging players

• Steep Hill: Cannabis-focused testing lab providing cannabinoid potency, terpene, pesticide and contaminant analysis, overlapping Aoxlab's specialized medicinal cannabis testing niche.

Others

• NSF International: Testing, certification and training organization in food safety and product certification; overlaps Aoxlab's certification and HACCP/ISO 22000 training lines rather than core lab testing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aoxlab_

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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