Qualibet Testing Services Corporation

What Qualibet Testing Services Corporation does

Qualibet Testing Services Corporation is a Philippine third-party testing laboratory headquartered at 121 Dangay Street, Project 7, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Founded in 2006 by chemist and CEO Pinky Pe Tobiano, the company provides analytical testing services across five product verticals: water, food, cosmetics, medicines/pharmaceuticals, and animal feeds. It also offers training services covering Good Laboratory Practices, food safety, and water testing awareness. The laboratory employs 17 staff and operates from a single facility described as the most modern testing facility in the Philippines.

The underlying technology stack relies on conventional analytical chemistry instrumentation, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), UV/VIS spectroscopy, and titration methods, paired with microbiological analysis capabilities covering bacterial, yeast/mold, coliform, E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus detection. Qualibet is ISO/IEC 17025 certified and recognized by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB), Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Health (DOH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company is also a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Association of Analytical Chemists.

The business model is a fee-for-service professional services arrangement, with pricing undisclosed publicly and customers directed to contact the company directly for quotes. Customer acquisition is sales-led through the company website, direct inquiry, and government/institutional partnerships. Customers span food service and manufacturing, cosmetics manufacturers, pharmaceutical and veterinary product companies, agricultural and livestock feed producers, water providers, and schools/LGUs. The company remains privately held, bootstrapped, and operates exclusively within the Philippines market.

Name

Qualibet Testing Services Corporation

Legal name

Qualibet Testing Services Corporation

Website

https://qualibetlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qualibet Testing Services Corporation is a Philippine third-party testing laboratory providing ISO 17025-certified analytical and microbiological testing for water, food, cosmetics, medicines, and animal feeds to B2B clients and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Ice & Process Utility Testing for Food Operations (AFALAAAJ), Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALAAAD), Proficiency Testing, Method Validation & Reference Materials (Food Labs) (AFALAAAK)

Keywords

• Laboratory testing services
• Analytical chemistry testing
• Microbiological testing
• Food safety testing
• Product certification testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Product Testing Services: Qualibet provides fee-based testing services for various products including water, cosmetics, food, medicines, feeds, and agricultural products. Customers pay for specific tests such as bacterial contamination analysis, heavy metal detection, nutritional analysis, and shelf-life testing. The company issues the Qualibet seal for products that pass their testing requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Qualibet Testing Services Corporation is a Philippine-based third-party testing laboratory that performs analytical and microbiological testing on water, food, cosmetics, medicines/pharmaceuticals, and animal feeds. Testing services include bacterial contamination analysis, heavy metals detection, proximate/nutritional analysis, antibiotic residue testing, and shelf life/stability testing using instruments such as HPLC, GC, and AAS. The laboratory is ISO 17025 certified and recognized by PAB, FDA, DOH, and Bureau of Animal Industry, and issues the Qualibet seal for products that pass testing.

Product overview

Qualibet Testing Services Corporation is a testing laboratory offering third-party testing services across multiple product categories: water, food, cosmetics, medicines/pharmaceuticals, and animal feeds. The company provides specialized analytical testing including microbiological analysis, chemical/proximate analysis, heavy metals testing via AAS, HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, and titration methods. Testing services are complemented by training services covering Good Laboratory Practices, Food Safety, and Safe Water awareness. The portfolio is organized by product type with distinct testing protocols and capabilities for each category, unified by ISO 17025 compliance and government agency recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Testing Services Third-party testing of water samples for drinking and household use, including bacterial contamination analysis (E.coli, Salmonella, fecal coliform), mineral analysis, and heavy metals detection. Targeted at bottled water companies, schools, homes, and condominiums.
• Food Testing Services Comprehensive food product testing including nutritional/proximate analysis (calories, fat, protein, carbohydrates, fiber), bacterial contamination testing, heavy metals detection, aflatoxin testing, and trans fat validation. Designed for fast-food chains, restaurants, and food manufacturers.
• Cosmetics Testing Services Safety testing of cosmetic products for microbiological contamination (aerobic plate count, yeast/mold, Staphylococcus aureus) and heavy metals (lead, chromium, arsenic, copper, nickel, cobalt). Targeted at cosmetics manufacturers producing lipsticks, kajal, talcum powder, hair colors, and shampoos.
• Medicines/Pharmaceutical Testing Services Testing of pharmaceutical drugs for potency, purity, bacterial contamination, antibiotic content, and shelf life stability. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring BFAD/FDA registration validation.
• Animal Feeds Testing Services Testing of feed ingredients and raw materials for nutritional content (protein, fat, fiber), vitamins, antibiotics, aflatoxin, and heavy metals. Targeted at animal feed producers and livestock operations.
• Training Services Corporate training programs covering Good Laboratory Practices, Food Safety Seminars, and Safe Water testing awareness. Targeted at organizations seeking to improve laboratory practices and food/water safety knowledge.
• Alcohol and Hand Sanitizer Testing Quality testing services for alcohol-based products and hand sanitizers to ensure safety and efficacy. Targeted at manufacturers and distributors of alcohol and sanitizer products.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB)coreOthersPAB provides accreditation services to Qualibet's testing laboratory, validating technical competence and compliance with international standards for testing and calibration.
• Bureau of Animal IndustrycoreOthersGovernment agency that recognizes Qualibet as an authorized testing laboratory for animal feeds and veterinary products.
• Department of Health (DOH)coreOthersDOH recognizes Qualibet as a testing laboratory for health-related products including medicines and consumer goods.
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)coreOthersFDA recognition allows Qualibet to conduct testing required for BFAD/FDA product registration.
• AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational affiliate providing guidance on feed testing standards and regulatory compliance methodologies.
• AOAC InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association providing standardized methods of analysis for food safety and quality testing.
• American Chemical Society (ACS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization providing resources and standards for chemical testing and analysis.
• AOAC InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association providing standardized methods of analysis for food safety and quality testing.
• AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization providing analytical methods and standards for oils, fats, and related products.
• LGC (Laboratory of the Government Chemist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based reference materials and proficiency testing provider supporting laboratory accuracy.
• USP (United States Pharmacopeia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards organization providing reference standards for pharmaceutical and dietary supplement testing.
• AACC InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing methods for analysis of cereal grains and related products.
• IFM Quality ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes for laboratories.
• Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries StandardsminorOthersGovernment agency providing standards for agricultural and fishery products.
• Local Government Units (LGUs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local government units to provide water testing services to public schools and communities. Collaborated with Marikina LGU to test water quality in public schools.
• Philippine Coast GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for environmental monitoring activities, specifically shoreline monitoring of Donsol, Sorsogon to protect endemic species.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ALS Philippines: ALS Global provides analytical testing services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and consumer product verticals with Philippines operations. It competes with Qualibet on microbiological, chemical, and heavy metals testing.
• TÜV SÜD Philippines: TÜV SÜD provides testing, inspection, and certification services in the Philippines including food, pharmaceutical, and consumer product testing. It competes with Qualibet for compliance-driven testing contracts from multinational manufacturers.
• SGS Philippines: SGS is the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with operations in the Philippines. It competes with Qualibet in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and water testing but at a much larger scale, serving multinational clients with broader geographic reach.
• Bureau Veritas Philippines: Bureau Veritas operates a major TIC (testing, inspection, certification) business in the Philippines across consumer products, food, and commodities. It overlaps directly with Qualibet on food and commodity testing and competes for regulatory compliance work.
• Eurofins Philippines: Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, with a Philippines presence. It is a direct competitor in analytical testing services, with deeper instrument capacity and broader accreditations than Qualibet.
• Intertek Philippines: Intertek provides testing and certification services across food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products with Philippines operations. It is a global TIC incumbent competing for the same compliance testing customers Qualibet serves.

Emerging players

• FILGEN (Food Ingredient and Chemical Analysis Services): A Southeast Asian analytical testing provider focused on food and feed testing with proficiency in HPLC/GC analysis. Comparable to Qualibet in service scope and instrument profile, though likely smaller in Philippines-specific accreditations.

Regional players

• AsureQuality (New Zealand): AsureQuality is a government-owned food and biosecurity testing company based in New Zealand with Asia-Pacific reach. It is comparable to Qualibet in food testing and certification scope, though it operates in a different primary geography.

Direct peers

• Mérieux NutriSciences (Philippines): Mérieux NutriSciences specializes in food safety and quality testing globally with presence in Southeast Asia. It is one of the closest direct comparables to Qualibet in food, feed, and water analytical testing.
• Silliker (now Mérieux NutriSciences) - regional labs: Silliker built its brand in food testing and is now part of Mérieux NutriSciences. Its Philippines-affiliated laboratory network offers a closely comparable menu of food and pharmaceutical testing services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qualibet-testing-services

Compliance3 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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