Press release

Bureau Veritas Mombasa Laboratory Achieves Major Accreditation Milestone 

Nov. 3 2025

Bureau Veritas Kenya is proud to announce that its Mombasa laboratory has achieved a remarkable expansion of its accreditation scope, nearly doubling its testing capabilities from 72 to 140 parameters. 

This outstanding achievement represents a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing comprehensive testing and certification services for the Agri and Environmental Industry, in Kenya and across Eastern Africa. This is in addition to elemental analysis for agricultural soil, environmental soil, microbial testing for cosmetics and physical grading of grains/cereals, and pulses among other tests

The newly expanded accreditation scope encompasses several critical testing areas:

  • Elemental Analysis: Advanced testing capabilities for agricultural and environmental soil samples

  • Cosmetics Testing: Comprehensive microbial testing services for the cosmetics industry

  • Agricultural Products: Physical grading services for grains, cereals, and pulses for Agri Commodities.
  • Specialized Testing: Numerous additional specialized test parameters across various sectors.

Strengthening Market Position

This substantial expansion of testing parameters positions Bureau Veritas Mombasa as a leading testing facility in the region, significantly enhancing the company's service capabilities and competitive market position. The achievement demonstrates Bureau Veritas's ongoing commitment to meeting evolving client needs and industry standards.

Recognition of Excellence 

The successful accreditation expansion is a testament to the exceptional dedication, hard work, and commitment of the entire Mombasa laboratory team. Their professional excellence has delivered results that strengthen both the local laboratory operations and Bureau Veritas's global network.

"This accreditation expansion represents months of meticulous preparation, staff training," said Edwin Senengo, Laboratory Manager at Bureau Veritas Mombasa. "Our team's unwavering commitment to excellence has enabled us to significantly broaden our service portfolio, allowing us to better serve our clients across Kenya and the broader East African region. This achievement not only enhances our technical capabilities but also reinforces our position as a trusted partner in quality assurance and testing services."