Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Agricultural Testing Services in Niantic, IL
Since 1987, EPL Bio Analytical Services has dedicated itself to advancing agricultural science through rigorous analytical testing. As part of the Tentamus Group, we combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality services in agricultural chemistry, nutritional chemistry, and molecular biology. Our team of specialists supports industries ranging from crop protection to biotechnology, ensuring compliance, safety, and innovation in food and feed products. With a legacy of awards and global recognition, including the Agrow Award for Best Supporting Role, we provide customized analytical solutions tailored to client needs.Our laboratory in central Illinois has expanded its capabilities over 30 years, offering high-throughput testing, GMO screening, and regulatory compliance services. We prioritize client collaboration, rapid turnaround times, and adherence to GLP standards, maintaining our position as a trusted partner in agricultural science. Our growth reflects a commitment to excellence, passion, and leadership in addressing global food security challenges.
Services
Agricultural Chemistry
Nutritional Chemistry
Molecular Biology
Customized Analytical Support
Feed and Feed Ingredients
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in agricultural analytical testing.
- Our laboratory utilizes cutting-edge technology for high-throughput GMO screening.
- We provide GLP-compliant services for regulatory submissions and compliance.
- Our team has validated over 100 methods for compositional equivalence studies.
- We deliver rapid turnaround times supported by global Tentamus Group resources.
Associations and certifications
- GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
Services
Agricultural Chemistry
Our Agricultural Chemistry team specializes in residue chemistry and product chemistry testing for crop protection chemicals. We conduct method development/validation studies under OPPTS 830 guidelines, supporting regulatory compliance for herbicide-resistant transgenic seeds and traditional pesticides. Our services ensure safety and efficacy for agricultural chemical industries.
Nutritional Chemistry
We provide advanced nutritional and compositional testing for biotech crops, analyzing proteins, allergens, and contaminants. Our services verify compositional equivalence in genetically modified crops like soybean, maize, and canola compared to non-modified counterparts, ensuring regulatory compliance and food safety for global markets.
Molecular Biology
Our molecular biology lab offers GMO screening and data generation for regulatory submissions. We utilize high-throughput technologies to analyze plant proteins, soy allergens, and pollinator health-related biomarkers, supporting agricultural biotechnology clients with accurate, reproducible results for global regulatory requirements.
Customized Analytical Support
We develop customized analytical solutions using advanced tools and methodologies for unique client needs. Our services include Simulated Gastric Fluid analysis, high-throughput protein analysis, and specialized method validation, providing flexible support for complex agricultural science challenges beyond standard testing protocols.
Feed and Feed Ingredients
We analyze nutritional composition and contaminants in feed ingredients and finished animal feed products. Our testing ensures safety and compliance for companion animal food and livestock feed, supporting producers in delivering healthy commercial products through rigorous analytical standards and regulatory expertise.
People
Michelle Smith
Agricultural/Nutritional Chemistry Lead
Michelle leads our agricultural and nutritional chemistry teams, ensuring accurate compositional analysis for regulatory compliance. With extensive experience in analytical methodologies, she supports clients in achieving food safety standards for conventional and biotech crops.
Dilini Ranasinghe
Molecular Biology Director
Dilini directs molecular biology operations, specializing in GMO screening and high-throughput protein analysis. Her expertise ensures reliable data generation for regulatory submissions, supporting agricultural biotechnology clients with cutting-edge methodologies and compliance expertise.
Fred Claussen
Method Development Specialist
Fred specializes in method development and transfer, validating over 100 analytical techniques for compositional equivalence studies. His work ensures our laboratory maintains technical excellence and regulatory compliance for global agricultural science clients.
Christy Hanson
Quality Assurance Manager
Christy oversees quality assurance, maintaining GLP compliance across all testing services. Her leadership ensures rigorous quality control systems that meet EPA residue standards and international regulatory requirements for our agricultural chemistry clients.
Kim Brunner
Finance & HR Director
Kim manages financial operations and human resources, supporting organizational growth through strategic planning and staff development. Her leadership ensures operational excellence that enables our scientific teams to deliver exceptional client service.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve agricultural chemical, biotechnology, crop protection, organic, biocontrol, nutritional, food ingredient, and feed industries.
What analytical services do you offer?
We provide residue chemistry, product chemistry, GMO screening, compositional equivalence studies, and high-throughput molecular biology testing.
Are your services GLP-compliant?
Yes, our crop protection services adhere to GLP standards for regulatory submissions and compliance.
How long has EPL BAS been in business?
We have specialized in agricultural science since 1987, with global expansion through the Tentamus Group since 2018.
What makes your lab unique?
We combine 30+ years of agricultural expertise with award-winning technology and personalized service for rapid, reliable results.
Do you offer international testing support?
As part of the Tentamus Group, we provide global testing services through our network of specialized laboratories.