Institut za zdravlje i sigurnost hrane

Name

Institut za zdravlje i sigurnost hrane

Legal name

JU Institut za zdravlje i sigurnost hrane Zenica

Website

https://inz.ba

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Laboratory Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Medical Laboratories (621511), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanitation & Hygienic Design Compliance (SSOPs, GMPs) (AFALADAJ), Food Safety Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, Preventive Controls) (AFALAAAN), Allergen Cross-Contact Environmental Verification (Protein Swabs, ELISA Swabs) (AFALAEAH), Equipment & Facility Hygienic Design Assessment (Harborage Identification, Remediation Verification) (AFALAEAM), Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP) (HLAGADAL)

Keywords

• Food safety testing
• Water quality analysis
• Clinical microbiology services
• Veterinary diagnostic testing
• Public health laboratory

Headquarters

HQ city

Zenica

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Fee-for-service laboratory analysis for food safety, water quality, clinical microbiology, and veterinary diagnostics provided to businesses, healthcare institutions, and individuals
2. Government Public Health Services: Funded by government to provide essential public health services including epidemiological surveillance, vaccination programs, and health monitoring for the Zenica-Doboj Canton population
3. Sanitation and DDD Services: Disinfection, disinsection, and deratization (DDD) services provided to businesses, public facilities, and residential buildings for pest control and sanitization
4. Education and Training: Training programs including HACCP education, sanitary minimum certification, and professional development courses for food industry workers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Institut za zdravlje i sigurnost hrane (INZ) is a government-owned public health institution operating accredited laboratories that conduct microbiological, physical-chemical, and allergen/residue testing of food, water, clinical samples, and cosmetics. It also provides veterinary diagnostics, vaccination services (hepatitis, tetanus, meningitis, yellow fever, pneumococcal), disinfection/disinsection/deratization (DDD) pest control, HACCP and sanitary minimum training, nutritionist consultations, and public health surveillance (flu monitoring, pollen reporting, epidemiological tracking) for the Zenica-Doboj Canton.

Product overview

Institut za zdravlje i sigurnost hrane (INZ) is a public health institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory testing and professional services. The core offering consists of laboratory services organized by category: microbiological analysis of food, water, cosmetics, and clinical samples; physical-chemical food and water analysis; allergen and chemical residue detection; and veterinary diagnostics. Supporting services include DDD (disinfection, disinsection, deratization) pest control, vaccination services, HACCP and sanitary minimum training, nutritionist consultations, and public health monitoring programs including flu surveillance and pollen monitoring. The institute operates specialized departments including the Public Health Institute, Veterinary Institute, and Plant Protection Institute, providing testing services across agriculture, food industry, hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Microbiological Laboratory Testing (Mikrobiološke analize) Comprehensive microbiological testing services for food, water, cosmetics, clinical samples, and surface swabs, detecting bacteria, fungi, parasites, and pathogens. Used by food processors, healthcare institutions, and water utilities for safety and compliance verification.
• Physical-Chemical Food Analysis (Fizičko-hemijske analize hrane) Determination of moisture, fat, protein, nitrogen, pH, ash content, and nutritional value of food products across multiple food categories. Used by food producers and processors for nutritional labeling and quality control.
• Allergen and Chemical Residue Testing (Alergeni i hemijski rezidui u hrani) Detection of allergens (peanuts, hazelnuts, mustard, gluten, eggs) via ELISA and analysis of chemical residues including aflatoxins, pesticides, heavy metals (Hg, Pb, As, Cd), and veterinary drug residues. Used by food manufacturers and importers for allergen labeling and regulatory compliance.
• Water Quality Analysis (Analiza vode) Physical-chemical and microbiological water testing including drinking water, wastewater, bottled water, and various source waters, covering basic parameters (pH, nitrites, ammonia, chlorides) and extended parameters (hydrazine, orthophosphates, dissolved oxygen, heavy metals). Used by municipalities, water utilities, hospitality, and healthcare facilities.
• Veterinary Diagnostic Services (Veterinarske usluge) Serological tests, bacteriological analyses, parasitological examinations, livestock and bee disease diagnostics (American foulbrood, European foulbrood, Nosemosis, Varroosis, Trichinellosis), and self-control plan development. Used by veterinarians, livestock producers, and beekeepers.
• Disinfection, Disinsection, and Deratization (DDD) Services Professional pest control and sanitization including disinfection, disinsection, and deratization for residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities. Used by property managers, food businesses, municipalities, and residential buildings.
• Vaccination Services (Usluge vakcinacije) Travel and preventive vaccinations including hepatitis A and B, tetanus, meningitis, pneumococcal disease, typhoid, and yellow fever. Used by travelers, occupational health candidates, and members of the public requiring immunization.
• Sanitary Minimum Training and HACCP Education (Sanitarni minimum i edukacija) Sanitary minimum certification, HACCP education, and professional examination services for food handlers and food industry workers. Used by food industry employers to certify their staff in food hygiene.
• Nutritionist Services (Nutricionističke usluge) Nutritionist consultation, individual 7-day and 14-day diet plan development, dietary corrections, and nutritional value assessment of food samples. Used by individuals requiring tailored diet plans and by schools evaluating menu nutritional quality.
• Public Health Surveillance and Prevention (Javno zdravstvo - Nadzor i prevencija) Public health monitoring services including influenza surveillance (ARI, ILI, SARI), pollen monitoring (Tešanj, Zenica, and Visoko stations with weekly reports), health promotion, school hygiene, and epidemiological services for the Zenica-Doboj Canton population. Used by government and the general public.
• Healthcare Institution Laboratory Services (Zdravstvene ustanove - Laboratorijske usluge) Laboratory services tailored for healthcare institutions including clinical microbiology, clinical chemistry, and medical equipment testing (sterilization validation, healthcare-associated infection monitoring). Used by hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Global food, environmental, and pharmaceutical testing giant with a Balkan presence. Comparable in core laboratory testing services (microbiological, chemical residues, allergens), but operates as a multinational commercial network rather than a cantonal public authority.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: One of the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification companies with food and agricultural testing capabilities across Europe. Comparable in offering accredited laboratory services to food industry and government clients, but with global rather than cantonal scope.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Major international food testing and safety services company operating across Europe. Comparable in food safety testing, allergen/residue analysis, and serving food manufacturers and retailers — directly overlapping with INZ's core laboratory service lines.
• Andrija Stampar Teaching Institute of Public Health: Croatian public health teaching institute providing food, water, clinical, and epidemiological testing. Comparable public-institution model with a comparable service portfolio, but operates at national scale under EU regulatory frameworks.

Regional players

• Bioinstitut d.o.o. Čakovec: Croatian-based laboratory offering food safety, water quality, and veterinary diagnostics across the region. Comparable in scope and service mix to INZ; operates in an EU member state which gives it an accreditation head-start, but is a private competitor rather than a public authority.
• Veterinarski fakultet Univerziteta u Sarajevu: Veterinary faculty and diagnostic center in Sarajevo offering veterinary diagnostic services and food-safety testing relevant to BiH. Comparable in veterinary diagnostics and lab capacity for BiH food and livestock clients, but academic rather than public-institution governance.

Direct peers

• Institut za javno zdravstvo Republike Srpske: The public health institute of Republika Srpska, the other BiH entity. Provides the same mix of food, water, clinical, and epidemiological testing under a parallel public-institution model. Directly comparable in mandate, services, and regulatory environment.
• Sanitacija d.o.o. (BiH pest control operators): Commercial DDD (disinfection, disinsection, deratization) operators in BiH competing directly with INZ's pest-control service line. Comparable in service delivery to municipal and commercial clients in the same market.
• Zavod za javno zdravstvo Federacije BiH: The federal-level public health institute of the Federation of BiH, providing analogous food safety, microbiological, epidemiological, and laboratory services across multiple cantons. Directly comparable mandate, structure, and service portfolio to INZ at the cantonal level.

Emerging players

• Eurofins Food Testing Croatia (or BioAgriCert): Regional Eurofins-affiliated food testing operations in the Western Balkans offering microbiological and chemical testing similar to INZ. Comparable in service mix but commercial rather than publicly mandated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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