Analytical Expertise for Non-Standard and Special Materials
Many environmental, industrial and agricultural projects involve materials that fall outside conventional testing schemes. LITOLAB provides tailored analytical approaches that combine accredited methods, specialised contaminant testing and project-specific evaluation.
This ensures that even unique or complex samples can be assessed accurately and interpreted reliably.
Plant, Animal and Agricultural Matrices
We test plant material (fruits, grains, oilseeds, spices, leaves, whole plants), manures, slurries and related agricultural products. Analyses may include nutrient content, contaminants, organic matter and suitability for land use or processing.
Wastes, Bio-waste and By-Products
We evaluate a broad range of waste materials — inert, municipal, biodegradable, excavated soils and mixed wastes — providing both composition and contaminant data. These analyses support waste classification, recovery options, disposal planning and permit documentation.
Composting Feedstocks and Substrates
For composting inputs and substrates, we assess nutrient composition, stability, organic matter and contamination indicators. This supports composting operations, substrate formulation and regulatory compliance.
Sand, Soil-like and Construction Materials
We analyse playground sand, earth materials, excavated soils and selected construction-related fractions. Depending on the project, evaluations may include metals, organic pollutants, nutrient content or baseline environmental quality.
Specialised Screening for Organic and Inorganic Pollutants
LITOLAB provides targeted testing for a wide range of contaminants relevant to environmental and regulatory projects. Our capabilities cover AOX/EOX, VOCs (including BTEX and trihalomethanes), selected pesticides such as glyphosate and other polar compounds, halogenated acetic acids, alkylphenols, bisphenol A and a variety of metals and inorganic pollutants. These analyses support environmental assessments, remediation strategies and any project requiring documented compliance with contaminant thresholds.
Who Relies on Our Specialised Testing
Our analyses support:
- Environmental and engineering consultancies
- Industrial and energy companies
- Research institutions and universities
- Authorities, inspectors and certification bodies
- Agricultural and waste management operators
- Hydrogeological and geological consultants
Typical Needs and Situations
Clients usually contact us when:
- Non-standard materials require accredited laboratory testing
- Specific pollutants must be quantified for a project or permit
- Contaminated sites require targeted investigation
- Waste vs. land-application criteria must be clarified
- Research or innovation projects need specialised analyses
Regulatory Framework for Special Materials
Depending on the material and its intended use, several legal frameworks may apply:
Water Act – Act No. 254/2001 Coll. (materials influencing groundwater or surface water quality)
Waste Act – Act No. 541/2020 Coll.,
Decree No. 273/2021 Coll. (classification, recovery, disposal, leachate criteria)
Fertilizer Act – Act No. 156/1998 Coll., Decree No. 474/2000 Coll.,
Decree No. 437/2016 Coll.(materials intended for agricultural land)
Sector-specific guidelines or project documentation (environmental investigations, remediation, EIA, audits)
We provide clear interpretation of results mapped directly to legal requirements.
Practical Applications of Specialised Testing
Many environmental, industrial and agricultural projects involve materials that do not fit into conventional testing schemes. LITOLAB assists clients by designing customised test packages that address specific technical questions, regulatory requirements or project constraints.
Environmental consultants rely on our analyses to investigate contaminated sites, assess groundwater risks and determine the presence of targeted pollutants. Industrial clients send non-standard by-products, intermediate materials or waste streams for classification, compliance and process optimisation.
For agricultural and land-application projects, we assess whether materials meet fertiliser or waste criteria and evaluate potential impacts on soil or crops. Research institutions and innovative technology developers use our laboratory capabilities to validate prototypes, characterise new materials and support grant-funded projects.
With flexible analytical design and accredited methods, we provide clarity in situations where standard testing is insufficient.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We regularly design customised analytical packages for non-standard or complex materials.
Yes, we offer targeted analysis for a wide range of organic and inorganic contaminants.
Absolutely. Our analyses are frequently used in hydrogeological, environmental and engineering studies.
Yes, we map analytical results to relevant legislation to clarify classification pathways.