Interlab Laboratorios

What Interlab Laboratorios does

Labaqua (also referenced in the analysis brief as Interlab Laboratorios) is a Spain-based environmental laboratory and consulting services provider founded in 1990 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Veolia Group. The company runs an accredited analytical laboratory offering testing and consulting across six core service areas: water (drinking water compliance under RD 3/2023, PFAS detection, Legionella control under RD 487/2022, reclaimed water analysis), air quality monitoring, waste and soils analysis, environmental health and biosecurity under a One Health framing, pharmaceutical and cosmetics regulatory consulting, and industrial hygiene. Its technology base is built on advanced analytical instrumentation for contaminant detection, with specialized capabilities in emerging contaminants (PFAS), Legionella pneumophila control, and environmental virology relevant in the post-COVID period.

The business model is B2B professional services, monetized through per-project testing contracts and customized consulting engagements. Labaqua sells directly to enterprise and institutional clients via a field sales approach, supported by a client portal for existing customers and an online quote request system ('Solicitar Presupuesto') for prospects. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to specific regulatory requirements. The company holds ENAC accreditation, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and the Administración Hidráulica certification, positioning it as a qualified supplier for water utilities, industrial manufacturers, waste management firms, healthcare institutions, pharma/cosmetic manufacturers, and industrial employers. A proprietary mobile application (APP Labaqua) extends client access to results and services.

Labaqua's go-to-market emphasizes regulatory expertise and technical credibility, anchored by 30+ years of accumulated testing history. The company is engaged in EU-funded R&D initiatives (LIFE GENESYS, INNOCUA, LIFE MERLIN) covering advanced wastewater treatment, contaminant removal, and renewable energy from waste, and operates Campus Oliver Rodés, a training academy for environmental professionals. Marketing channels are primarily digital — corporate website, LinkedIn, YouTube, and a Twitter/X account shared with Veolia Spain — reflecting a content- and thought-leadership-driven approach rather than mass-market demand generation.

Name

Interlab Laboratorios

Legal name

Labaqua

Website

https://interlab.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Labaqua (also referenced as Interlab Laboratorios) is a Spain-based environmental laboratory and consulting services subsidiary of Veolia Group, offering accredited analytical testing across water, air, waste, pharma, biosecurity, and industrial hygiene sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Laboratory Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB), Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP) (HLAGADAL), Laboratory Quality & GLP/GCLP Compliance (HLAGAKAK), Quality Assurance/Quality Control & Accreditation (QA plans, proficiency testing, ISO/IEC 17025) (EUANAJAK)

Keywords

• Environmental laboratory testing
• Water quality analysis
• Air quality monitoring
• Industrial hygiene consulting
• Waste and soil analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Laboratory Testing Services: Analytical testing and laboratory services for environmental compliance including water quality testing, air analysis, waste and soil analysis, Legionella control, PFAS detection, and pharmaceutical/cosmetic testing.
2. Environmental Consulting Services: Technical and regulatory consulting for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial hygiene sectors to ensure regulatory compliance.
3. Customized Environmental Solutions: Tailored environmental consulting and solutions developed to address specific client challenges across various sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Labaqua is an ENAC-accredited environmental laboratory and environmental consulting firm operating in Spain under the Veolia Group. It delivers analytical testing and tailored consulting services across six matrices: water, air, waste and soils, environmental health/biosecurity, pharma and cosmetics, and industrial hygiene. Specialized capabilities include PFAS detection, Legionella control under RD 487/2022, regenerated water analysis, and environmental virology.

Product overview

Labaqua (Laboratorio y Soluciones Ambientales) is a comprehensive environmental laboratory services platform offering six core service areas: Water (Agua), Air (Aire), Waste and Soils (Residuos y Suelos), Environmental Health/Biosecurity (One Health/Salud Ambiental), Pharma and Cosmetics (Pharma y Cosmética), and Industrial Hygiene (Higiene Industrial). The platform provides specialized testing services including Legionella control (RD 487/2022), PFAS contaminant analysis, reclaimed water quality control, and environmental virology solutions. Services are delivered through a dedicated mobile app (APP Labaqua) for client access. The company operates as part of the Veolia group with over 30 years of experience in environmental solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Analysis Solutions (Agua)
• Air Quality Analysis (Aire)
• Waste and Soil Analysis (Residuos y Suelos)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Veolia GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabaqua is part of the Veolia Group, a global leader in optimized resource management. The partnership provides Labaqua with the backing of an international environmental services company, access to Veolia's global network and resources, and integration within Veolia's environmental solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• AGQ Labs: AGQ Labs is a Spanish-headquartered accredited environmental and food testing laboratory with a multi-vertical portfolio similar to Labaqua's, including water, soil, and industrial hygiene services for Spanish and international clients.
• SGS: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with extensive environmental laboratory capabilities in Spain and Europe. It competes directly with Labaqua across water quality, Legionella, PFAS, and industrial hygiene testing.
• ALS Global: ALS Global provides environmental, food, and life sciences testing through accredited labs worldwide, with significant presence in Iberia. It directly competes with Labaqua in water, soil, and contaminant testing for industrial and municipal clients.
• Intertek: Intertek operates a global network of accredited environmental and product testing laboratories, including Spain. It competes directly with Labaqua in industrial hygiene, water, and environmental compliance testing.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Mérieux NutriSciences operates accredited environmental, water, and product testing labs in Europe. It directly competes with Labaqua in water microbiology, Legionella, and industrial environmental testing.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas operates a global TIC network with environmental testing labs serving water, air, soil, and waste matrices. It is a direct competitor for Spanish industrial, utility, and public-sector environmental compliance work.
• Eurofins Environment Testing: Eurofins is the global leader in environmental and life sciences testing, operating accredited laboratories across Europe including Spain. It directly competes with Labaqua in water, soil, air, and PFAS testing for industrial and municipal clients.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a large German-based TIC and certification group offering environmental testing as part of a broader industrial services portfolio. It overlaps with Labaqua's accredited testing offerings but does not specialize in the Spanish environmental niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Veolia_Es
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCELh8cU00EP_BWQqRK2AiWw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interlab-laboratorios

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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