# Biogerm > Biogerm is a Portuguese accredited laboratory company (founded 1994) specialising in analytical testing and quality control for water, food, and the environment. Operating for over 30 years, it serves more than 1,000 active clients across Portugal from laboratories in Maia (headquarters), Santo Tirso, and Funchal (Madeira), with support delegations in Coimbra, Lisbon, and Albufeira. Biogerm is accredited by IPAC (L0349) under NP EN ISO/IEC 17025 and certified under SGS ISO 9001. It processes over 200,000 samples and more than 1 million analyses per year, employing over 70 specialists. In 2024, Explorer Investments acquired a 60% stake and committed ~€4M to a new 4,000 m² laboratory (expected December 2026) that will triple the company's testing capacity. ## Company - [Homepage](https://www.biogerm.pt/): Overview of services, sectors, mission, key figures, and laboratory locations. - [Quem Somos (About Us)](https://www.biogerm.pt/quem-somos): Company history (1994–2026), mission, vision, values, team size, national coverage, and laboratory infrastructure. - [Qualidade (Quality & Accreditations)](https://www.biogerm.pt/qualidade): Ethical principles, technical competence, certifications (IPAC L0349, SGS ISO 9001, Selo ID, Inovadora COTEC), and applicable legislation for food, water, and environment. - [Contactos (Contacts)](https://www.biogerm.pt/contactos): Contact form, phone numbers (+351 229 444 166/7/8), email (info@biogerm.pt), and addresses for all laboratory locations. ## Services — Water (Águas) - [Águas (Waters — Overview)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos-gerais/aguas): Full analytical control of all water types for potability, industrial use, and environmental compliance. - [Consumo Humano (Drinking Water)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/consumo-humano): Physicochemical and microbiological analysis of drinking water in public and private systems. - [Residuais (Wastewater)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/residuais): Laboratory analysis for characterising wastewater quality before discharge or reuse. - [Minerais e de Nascente (Mineral & Spring Water)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/minerais-nascente): Specialised analysis of natural mineral and spring water composition. - [Piscinas (Swimming Pools)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/piscinas): Water quality control for public and private swimming pools. - [Legionella em Redes de Água (Legionella)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/legionella): Detection and quantification of Legionella in water distribution systems. - [Hemodiálise (Haemodialysis Water)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/hemodialise): Quality analysis of water used in haemodialysis procedures. - [Balneares (Bathing Waters)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/balneares): Microbiological and physicochemical analysis of sea and river bathing zones. - [Naturais Doces (Freshwaters)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/naturais-doces): Analysis of water from rivers, boreholes, piezometers, and watercourses. - [Naturais Salinas (Saline Waters)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/naturais-salinas): Analysis of saline waters including sea and estuaries. ## Services — Food (Alimentos) - [Alimentos (Food — Overview)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos-gerais/alimentos): Rigorous analysis covering raw materials through to finished products for food safety and quality. - [Microbiologia Alimentar (Food Microbiology)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/microbiologia-alimentar): Detection and control of microorganisms in food and raw materials. - [Segurança Alimentar (Food Safety)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/seguranca-alimentar): Laboratory testing across the full production, processing, and distribution chain. - [Contaminantes Químicos (Chemical Contaminants)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/contaminantes-quimicos): Detection of chemical contaminants in food products. - [Alergénios e Rotulagem Nutricional (Allergens & Nutritional Labelling)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/alergenios-rotulagem-nutricional): Allergen detection and nutritional information determination for food labelling compliance. - [Autenticidade Alimentar (Food Authenticity)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/autenticidade-alimentar): Verification of authenticity and integrity of food products. - [Aditivos (Food Additives)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/aditivos): Identification and quantification of food additives in products. ## Services — Environment (Ambiente) - [Ambiente (Environment — Overview)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos-gerais/ambiente): Environmental monitoring and control solutions to ensure regulatory compliance and promote sustainability. - [Qualidade do Ar Interior (Indoor Air Quality)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/qualidade-ar-interior): Air quality assessment in offices, healthcare units, schools, hotels, and other public/private spaces. - [Ar Ocupacional (Occupational Air)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos/ar-ocupacional): Measurement of chemical, physical, and biological agents in workplace air environments. ## Services — Complementary - [Amostragem (Sampling)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos-gerais/amostragem): IPAC-accredited national sampling team providing collection and transport of water, food, and environmental samples across Portugal. - [Lab2Lab](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos-gerais/lab2lab): Laboratory-to-laboratory service for outsourcing analytical needs to Biogerm. - [Meios de Cultura (Culture Media)](https://www.biogerm.pt/servicos-gerais/meios-de-cultura): Custom production of culture media with over 300 references, including selective solids, non-selective solids, differentiated media, enrichment broths, confirmation broths, and transport/preservation media. ## Sectors Served - [Setores (Sectors — Overview)](https://www.biogerm.pt/setores): All sectors Biogerm serves. - [Água (Water Sector)](https://www.biogerm.pt/setores/agua): Water management, treatment, waste treatment, municipalities, and testing laboratories. - [Alojamento e Restauração (Hospitality & Food Service)](https://www.biogerm.pt/setores/alojamento-restauracao): Hotels, restaurants, catering, spas, offices. - [Saúde (Healthcare)](https://www.biogerm.pt/setores/saude): Clinics, hospitals, clinical laboratories, haemodialysis centres, care homes, schools. - [Indústrias Transformadoras (Food Manufacturing)](https://www.biogerm.pt/setores/industrias-transformadoras): Food industry, food processing, water bottling. - [Retalho (Retail)](https://www.biogerm.pt/setores/retalho): Supermarkets, hypermarkets, distribution centres, wholesale trade. ## News & Events - [Notícias (News)](https://www.biogerm.pt/noticias): Latest news and press releases from Biogerm. - [Eventos (Events)](https://www.biogerm.pt/eventos): Upcoming and past events featuring Biogerm. - [Webinars](https://www.biogerm.pt/webinars): Recorded and upcoming webinars on laboratory, food safety, and water quality topics. ## Optional - [Termos e Condições (Terms & Conditions)](https://www.biogerm.pt/termos-condicoes): General terms of service. - [Política de Privacidade (Privacy Policy)](https://www.biogerm.pt/politica-privacidade): Data protection and privacy information. - [Carreiras (Careers)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/biogerm-sa/jobs/): Open positions at Biogerm, listed on LinkedIn. - [English version of the site](https://www.biogerm.pt/en): Full site available in English.