SeiLab Oy

What SeiLab Oy does

SeiLab Oy is a privately held Finnish testing laboratory headquartered in Seinäjoki, operating under FINAS accreditation T106 (SFS-EN ISO/IEC 17025). The company runs four physical sites — Seinäjoki (main hub for food, salmonella, water, soil, clinical animal and trichina testing), Kauhajoki (silage and hay testing), Haapavesi (water and mastitis testing), and Salo (soil sample pre-processing) — supplemented by a biweekly sample pickup network at approximately 30 agricultural reseller sites including Hankkija Oy and Lantmännen Agro across Ostrobothnia, Satakunta, Pirkanmaa, Central Finland and Southwest Finland.

The portfolio spans nine testing categories: food research (Elintarviketutkimukset), salmonella research, soil and manure research, feed research (including NIR-based rapid starch determination and mycotoxin testing), water research, foliage/needle research, mastitis research, clinical animal research (including serum progesterone for breeding timing), and trichina analysis using the magnetic mixing method (ISO 18743:2015/A1:2023). Supporting services include on-site certified sampling (Näytteenottopalvelu) from Seinäjoki and Haapavesi, courier shipping via Matkahuolto and Posti under contractual accounts, and an online result portal (Tulospalvelu) with multi-year retention.

Revenue is generated through per-test transaction fees published on downloadable order forms (lähetteet), with categories including trichina at €105, additional samples at €40, and an €8 handling fee. Customers include food industry companies, agricultural entrepreneurs, water utilities and municipalities, and private individuals (game, well water, pet and horse owners). SeiLab has held the Avainlippu (Key Flag) certification for approximately ten years, confirming Finnish ownership and in-country service production. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent entity, or revenue figures; CEO Juha Viitasaari is on parental leave with Leena Ahvenainen serving as acting CEO.

Name

SeiLab Oy

Legal name

SeiLab Oy

Website

https://seilab.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SeiLab Oy is a Finnish FINAS-accredited testing laboratory operating four sites across Finland and a 30-site agricultural reseller pickup network, providing food, water, soil, feed, salmonella, trichina, mastitis and clinical animal analysis to food companies, farmers, municipalities and private individuals on a per-test fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB), Sanitation Chemical Efficacy Testing & Disinfectant Validation (Quat/PAA Verification) (AFALAEAL)

Keywords

• Food safety testing
• Water quality analysis
• Soil fertility testing
• Feed analysis services
• Veterinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Seinäjoki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Laboratory testing services: SeiLab Oy generates revenue through analytical testing services billed per sample or test type. Customers include food industry companies, agricultural entrepreneurs, authorities, and private individuals. Testing covers multiple categories: food, salmonella, water, feed, soil fertility, clinical animal, mastitis, milk, trichina, needle/needle analysis, and manure. Pricing is per test with published price lists on lähetteet (order forms). Additional fees include handling fees and courier costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SeiLab Oy operates a FINAS-accredited testing laboratory (T106 under SFS-EN ISO/IEC 17025) performing chemical, microbiological, and immunological analyses on food, water, soil, feed, clinical animal, and trichina samples. The laboratory provides accredited testing services for food industry companies, agricultural entrepreneurs, water utilities, municipalities, and private individuals across Finland. Results are delivered electronically via the online result service, with samples submitted through four physical locations, agricultural reseller pickup points, or courier services.

Product overview

SeiLab Oy operates as a multi-service testing laboratory offering food safety, environmental, and agricultural analysis services. The portfolio consists of distinct testing services organized by sample type: Elintarviketutkimukset (food testing), Salmonellatutkimukset (salmonella testing), Maa- ja lantatutkimukset (soil and manure testing), Rehututkimukset (feed analysis), Vesitutkimukset (water testing), Neulastutkimukset (foliage/needle analysis), Kliiniset eläintutkimukset (clinical veterinary testing), Utaretulehdustutkimukset (mastitis testing), and Trikiinianalyysit (trichinella analysis). Supporting services include Näytteenottopalvelu (on-site sampling) and Tulospalvelu (online results portal). Tests are distributed across four locations: Seinäjoki (main hub for food, salmonella, water, soil, clinical, trichinella), Kauhajoki (silage and hay testing), Haapavesi (water and mastitis testing), and Salo (soil sample pre-processing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elintarviketutkimukset (Food Research) Laboratory testing services for food products covering quality, composition, and nutritional value analysis. Includes microbiological and chemical analyses for food safety and labelling purposes for food industry manufacturers and entrepreneurs.
• Salmonellatutkimukset (Salmonella Research) Salmonella testing services conducted on fecal samples, food, and feed according to the Salmonella control program for cattle, pigs, and poultry. Typical turnaround is 3-8 business days, with results delivered electronically or by phone.
• Maa- ja lantatutkimukset (Soil and Manure Research) Fertility testing services for soil composition and quality, including macronutrient and micronutrient analyses. Also includes manure analysis for farms using manure as fertilizer.
• Rehututkimukset (Feed Research) Feed analysis services providing nutritional value information for animal feed including silage, hay, grain, and concentrate feeds. Covers nutritional values, toxins, minerals, and starch content (including NIR-based rapid starch determination for cereals) for livestock and horse feeding optimization.
• Vesitutkimukset (Water Research) Water testing services for drinking water, swimming pool water, bathing water, and natural waters. Covers both microbiological and chemical analyses for water utilities, authorities, and private individuals.
• Neulastutkimukset (Needle/Foliage Research) Forestry needle analysis service that determines tree nutrient status by analyzing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, boron, copper, manganese, zinc, and sulfur from needle samples.
• Utaretulehdustutkimukset (Mastitis Research) Mastitis testing service that identifies bacteria causing udder inflammation in dairy cattle for proper treatment. Conducted at the Haapavesi location.
• Kliiniset eläintutkimukset (Clinical Animal Research) Veterinary clinical testing services including blood tests for dogs, cats, and horses for health assessment, parasite egg counts from horse feces, and serum progesterone testing for breeding timing.
• Trikiinianalyysit riistaeläimille (Trichinella Analysis for Game) Trichinella testing service for wild game including wild boar, bear, beaver, badger, lynx, and other potential trichinella host animals. Analysis uses magnetic mixing method (ISO 18743:2015/A1:2023). Priced at €105 (incl. VAT 25.5%) per first sample, with additional samples at €40 each in the same submission, plus a €8 handling and billing fee. Results delivered within 1-2 days of analysis.
• Näytteenottopalvelu (Sampling Service) Professional sampling services for surface hygiene, food, and water samples conducted by laboratory personnel. Includes certified samplers and customized sampling plans based on customer needs, available from Seinäjoki and Haapavesi locations.
• Tulospalvelu (Result Service) Online result viewing service for accessing test results electronically. Fertility (soil) and manure samples retained for 10 years, feed samples for 2 years, and other samples for 3 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trichina analysis results delivered within 1–2 days after analysis begins, with analysis commencing within 2 business days of sample receipt
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hankkija OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Hankkija Oy operates as a sample pickup point for SeiLab across multiple Finnish locations (Alajärvi, Alavus, Jalasjärvi, Kauhava, Kalajoki, Kankaanpää, Kokkola, Laitila, Loimaa, Nivala, Orivesi, Saarijärvi, Tampere, Turku, Ylivieska, etc.). Agricultural customers deliver soil samples to Hankkija locations, which are collected biweekly by SeiLab. This partnership extends SeiLab's geographic reach to agricultural customers across Finland.
• Lantmännen AgrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Lantmännen Agro operates as a sample pickup point for SeiLab across multiple Finnish locations (Alavus, Jalasjärvi, Kauhava, Lapua, Tervajoki, Huittinen, Ylivieska, etc.). Agricultural customers deliver soil samples to Lantmännen Agro locations, which are collected biweekly by SeiLab. This partnership extends SeiLab's geographic reach to agricultural customers across Finland.
• Kuortaneen Kone ja TarvikeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Kuortaneen Kone ja Tarvike operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Kuortane, collected biweekly. Minor local pickup partner.
• Maataloustarvike MattilaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Maataloustarvike Mattila operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Laihia, collected biweekly. Minor local pickup partner.
• Matti Saarnio OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Matti Saarnio Oy operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Jalasjärvi, collected biweekly. Minor local pickup partner.
• Jouko Sjöblom OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Jouko Sjöblom Oy operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Jurva, collected biweekly. Minor local pickup partner.
• Oiva Takala KyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Oiva Takala Ky operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Soini, collected biweekly. Minor local pickup partner.
• Evijärven OsuusmeijeriminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Evijärven Osuusmeijeri operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Evijärvi, collected biweekly on even weeks. Minor local pickup partner.
• Valmakauppa (Jyväskylä)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Valmakauppa operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Jyväskylä, collected biweekly on even weeks. Minor local pickup partner.
• Ensetin terminaali (Pori)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Ensetin terminaali (Rahtitie 6, Pori) operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab, collected biweekly on even weeks. Minor local pickup partner.
• El-Ma kauppa (Toholampi)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026El-Ma kauppa operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Toholampi, collected biweekly on even weeks. Minor local pickup partner.
• Virhydro Oy (Virrat)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Virhydro Oy operates as a soil sample pickup point for SeiLab in Virrat, collected biweekly on even weeks. Minor local pickup partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Labtium Oy: Finnish accredited laboratory providing analytical testing services across minerals, environmental, and feed/agricultural samples. Highly comparable as a domestic Finnish testing lab serving industrial, agricultural, and public-sector customers with ISO 17025 accredited methods.
• Ahma ympäristö Oy: Finnish environmental and water testing laboratory offering accredited analyses for municipalities, industry, and private customers. Comparable to SeiLab's environmental/water service line and Finnish-domestic accredited testing positioning.
• KVVY Tutkimus Oy: Finnish water and environmental testing laboratory serving municipalities, water utilities, and authorities. Closely comparable to SeiLab's water testing segment for drinking water, swimming water, and natural water monitoring under regulatory programs.

Others

• Hankkija Oy: Finnish agricultural retailer that operates as a SeiLab sample pickup partner. Included as a channel/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor; their retail network is integral to SeiLab's rural sample collection.
• Lantmännen Agro: Finnish agricultural reseller that operates as a SeiLab pickup point. Ecosystem/channel participant that connects SeiLab to farmer customers and shapes its rural distribution reach.
• NABL-accredited regional labs (e.g., Finnish regional food/feed labs): Other small Finnish regional laboratories offering overlapping food, feed, and agricultural testing under FINAS accreditation. Comparable in scale and accreditation profile; included as adjacent category players in the Finnish market SeiLab competes in.

Broad incumbents

• SGS Finland: Finnish operations of global testing and inspection major SGS, providing food, agricultural, and environmental laboratory services. Comparable to SeiLab in service breadth but with far greater scale and enterprise reach.
• Bureau Veritas Finland: Finnish subsidiary of global TIC group Bureau Veritas offering food, agricultural, and environmental testing among broader inspection/certification services. Comparable in regulated testing categories but operates as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Eurofins Scientific Finland: Finnish arm of the global Eurofins testing network offering food, environmental, agricultural, and clinical testing. Comparable to SeiLab across most service lines but as a much larger incumbent competing for the same Finnish regulated customers.

Regional players

• Maveplan Oy: Finnish environmental and water testing consultancy serving municipalities and industry. Comparable to SeiLab's water/environmental segment from a regional-Finnish provider perspective.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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