🇵🇱 UNIWERSYTET WARSZAWSKI PL
Materials & polymersWater & wastewaterFood & beveragesPharma & cosmeticsPetrochemistry & fuelsElectronics & EMC
UNIWERSYTET WARSZAWSKI is a laboratory accredited by PCA under number AB 1525 (Warszawa, Poland). Its accreditation scope covers 17 test methods in the following areas: Materials & polymers, Water & wastewater, Food & beverages, Pharma & cosmetics. Test objects include: Rocks, Water, Agricultural products: hemp plants from fibre hemp crops, Agricultural products: hemp plants, dried plant material. Most frequently used techniques: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID), Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), Spectrophotometric method.
At a glance
- Accreditation number: PCA AB 1525
- Methods in scope: 17
- Types of test objects: 13
- Techniques used: 11
- City: Warszawa, Poland
- Accreditation number
- AB 1525
- Accreditation body
- PCA
- Address
- ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927 Warszawa, CENTRUM NAUK BIOLOGICZNO-CHEMICZNYCH, UNIWERSYTETU WARSZAWSKIEGO
- City
- Warszawa, Poland
What this laboratory tests (13)
- Rocks — 4 methods
- Water — 2 methods
- Agricultural products: hemp plants from fibre hemp crops — 1 method
- Agricultural products: hemp plants, dried plant material — 1 method
- Construction products and materials: high-alloy steels — 1 method
- Construction products and materials: metals, non-metals, metal alloys, composites, polymers, ceramics and metal oxides — 1 method
- Construction products and materials: metals, non-metals, metal alloys, composites, polymers, ceramics and metal oxides, Protein structures, DNA and RNA structures — 1 method
- Cosmetics: liquid for wet wipes — 1 method
- Food E, Agricultural products E — 1 method
- Hemp oils, Products with added hemp and/or hemp isolates/extracts, Chemical products: electronic cigarette liquids (e-liquids) — 1 method
- Meat and meat products — 1 method
- Olive oil — 1 method
- Water intended for human consumption — 1 method
Analytical techniques used (11)
- Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) — 3 methods
- Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) — 3 methods
- Spectrophotometric method — 3 methods
- Atomic force microscopy method (AFM) — 1 method
- Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (ED-XRF) — 1 method
- Kelvin probe force microscopy method (KPFM) — 1 method
- Liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) — 1 method
- Method using regularly shaped specimens — 1 method
- Scanning electron microscopy method (SEM) — 1 method
- Transverse compression method — 1 method
- Uniaxial compression method — 1 method
Laboratory sections (9)
- Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Analytical Expert Centre (LB1) — 3 methods
- Faculty of Geology of the University of Warsaw; Rock Strength Testing Laboratory (LB8) — 3 methods
- Forensic Sciences Centre of the University of Warsaw; Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (LB10) — 3 methods
- Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; "Szoszlab" Materials Physical Chemistry Laboratory (LB12) — 2 methods
- Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Bioanalytical Laboratory (LB6) — 2 methods
- Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Biologically Active Compounds Laboratory (LB3) — 1 method
- Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Greenmet Lab (LB7) — 1 method
- Faculty of Geology, University of Warsaw; Environmental Laboratory of Low-Temperature Scanning Electron Microscopy Cryo-SEM (LB4) — 1 method
- Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw; Spectroscopic Research Laboratory (LB9) — 1 method
Laboratory locations
- UNIWERSYTET WARSZAWSKI (main site) — ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927 Warszawa
- BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warszawa
- Analytical Expert Centre (LB1) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warszawa
- Biologically Active Compounds Laboratory (LB3) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warszawa
- Environmental Laboratory of Low-Temperature Scanning Electron Microscopy Cryo-SEM (LB4) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 93, 02-089 Warszawa
- Bioanalytical Laboratory (LB6) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warszawa
- Greenmet Lab (LB7) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warszawa
- Rock Strength Testing Laboratory (LB8) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 93, 02-089 Warszawa
- Spectroscopic Research Laboratory (LB9) — ul. Ludwika Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warszawa
- Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (LB10) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warszawa
- "Szoszlab" Materials Physical Chemistry Laboratory (LB12) — ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warszawa
Certificate information
- Issue date
- 05.08.2026
- Issue no.
- 19
Accreditation scope — test methods (17)
| No. | Test object | Methodology / Parameters | Technique | Reference document | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Analytical Expert Centre (LB1) | |||||
| 1 | Water intended for human consumption | Metal concentrations: Ag (1 - 100) µg/l As (1 - 1000) µg/l Au (1 - 100) µg/l Ba (1 - 100) µg/l Be (1 - 1000) µg/l Bi (0,1 - 100) µg/l Cd (0,1 - 100) µg/l Co (0,1 - 100) µg/l Cr (1 - 100) µg/l Cu (1 - 100) µg/l Li (1 - 100) µg/l Mn (1 - 100) µg/l Mo (1 - 100) µg/l Ni (1 - 100) µg/l Pb (1 - 100) µg/l Pd (1 - 100) µg/l Pt (1 - 100) µg/l Sb (1 - 100) µg/l Se (10 - 1000) µg/l Sn (1 - 100) µg/l Sr (1 - 100) µg/l Te (1 - 100) µg/l Tl (0,1 - 100) µg/l U (1 - 100) µg/l Zn (10 - 1000) µg/l |
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) | PN-EN ISO 17294-2:2022-04 | |
| 2 | Meat and meat products | Phosphorus content Range (0,80 – 3,0) g/kg |
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) | LB1/PB-12 wydanie 2 z dnia 23.06.2023 r. | |
| 3 | Food E, Agricultural products E | Metal content Regulated area: Flexible scope of accreditation. E – Flexible scope of accreditation. The flexibility of the scope covers the elements indicated in document DA-10 for the scope of accreditation of testing laboratories. The list of activities performed within the flexible scope of accreditation is made publicly available. |
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) | Normy | Procedury badawcze | |
| Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Biologically Active Compounds Laboratory (LB3) | |||||
| 4 | Cosmetics: liquid for wet wipes | Concentration of potassium sorbate Range (0,8 – 14) mg/l |
Liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) | LB3/PB-04 wydanie 1 z dnia 21.08.2022 r. | |
| Faculty of Geology, University of Warsaw; Environmental Laboratory of Low-Temperature Scanning Electron Microscopy Cryo-SEM (LB4) | |||||
| 5 | Rocks | Grain size measurement Range 0,02 µm – 2 mm |
Scanning electron microscopy method (SEM) | ISO 16700:2016 | |
| Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Bioanalytical Laboratory (LB6) | |||||
| 6 | Water | Calcium concentration Range (10 – 500) mg/l |
Spectrophotometric method | ISO/TS 15923-2:2017 Annex F | |
| 7 | Water | Magnesium concentration Range (10 – 500) mg/l |
Spectrophotometric method | ISO/TS 15923-2:2017 Annex G | |
| Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; Greenmet Lab (LB7) | |||||
| 8 | Construction products and materials: high-alloy steels | Metal content Cr (9,50 – 18,90) %m/m Ni (0,50 – 12,75) %m/m Mo (0,06 – 2,60) %m/m Mn (0,60 – 2,20) %m/m Cu (0,06 – 0,35) %m/m Ti (0,05 – 1,00) %m/m V (0,1 – 0,26) %m/m |
Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (ED-XRF) | LB7/PB-01 wydanie 1 z dnia 01.10.2019 r. | |
| Faculty of Geology of the University of Warsaw; Rock Strength Testing Laboratory (LB8) | |||||
| 9 | Rocks | Compressive strength Range (5 – 500) kN |
Uniaxial compression method | PN-EN 1926:2007 | |
| 10 | Rocks | Compressive strength Range (5 – 500) kN |
Method using regularly shaped specimens | PN-G-04303:1997 | |
| 11 | Rocks | Tensile strength Range (5 – 100) kN |
Transverse compression method | PN-G-04302:1997 | |
| Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw; Spectroscopic Research Laboratory (LB9) | |||||
| 12 | Olive oil | Extinction coefficient K232; Extinction coefficient K268; Specific extinction ΔK (calculated) Extinction coefficient K232 (0,10 – 4,00) Extinction coefficient K268 (0,10 – 4,00) Specific extinction ΔK (calculated) |
Spectrophotometric method | Rozporządzenie Wykonawcze Komisji (UE) 2015/1833 z dnia 12.10.2015, zał. III (Dz.U. UE L 266) | COI/T.20/Doc.No.19/Rev. 5/2019 | |
| Forensic Sciences Centre of the University of Warsaw; Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (LB10) | |||||
| 13 | Agricultural products: hemp plants, dried plant material | Cannabinoid concentration delta-9-THC / delta-9-THC (sum of delta-9-THC and THCA) (0,10 - 20)% CBD (0,10 - 20)% Regulated area: The laboratory formulates opinions and interpretations in test reports in the field of chemical testing – Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (LB10). |
Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) | LB10/PB-01 wydanie 4 z dnia 12.06.2026 r. | |
| 14 | Hemp oils, Products with added hemp and/or hemp isolates/extracts, Chemical products: electronic cigarette liquids (e-liquids) | Cannabinoid concentration delta-9-THC / delta-9-THC (sum of delta-9-THC and THCA) (0,10 - 20)% mg/ml or µg/ml (calculated) CBD (0,10 - 20)% mg/ml or µg/ml (calculated) Regulated area: The laboratory formulates opinions and interpretations in test reports in the field of chemical testing – Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (LB10). |
Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) | LB10/PB-01 wydanie 4 z dnia 12.06.2026 r. | |
| 15 | Agricultural products: hemp plants from fibre hemp crops | Delta-9-THC content Range (0,10 - 2,50) g/100 g Regulated area: The laboratory formulates opinions and interpretations in test reports in the field of chemical testing – Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (LB10). |
Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) | LB10/PB-01 wydanie 4 z dnia 12.06.2026 r. | Rozporządzenie wykonawcze Komisji (UE) nr 809/2014 z dnia 17 lipca 2014 r., Załącznik nr 1, metoda B | |
| Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the University of Warsaw; "Szoszlab" Materials Physical Chemistry Laboratory (LB12) | |||||
| 16 | Construction products and materials: metals, non-metals, metal alloys, composites, polymers, ceramics and metal oxides, Protein structures, DNA and RNA structures | Surface topography at micro- and nano-scale Range 5 nm – 15 µm (lateral) 20 nm - 30 nm (vertical) |
Atomic force microscopy method (AFM) | LB12/PB-01 wydanie 5 z dnia 09.04.2025 r. | |
| 17 | Construction products and materials: metals, non-metals, metal alloys, composites, polymers, ceramics and metal oxides | Electrical tests of the work function with a lateral resolution of at least 100 nm Range 0,01 eV - 10 eV |
Kelvin probe force microscopy method (KPFM) | LB12/PB-01 wydanie 5 z dnia 09.04.2025 r. | |
Reference standards (17)
COI/T.20/Doc.No.19/Rev. 5/2019
ISO 16700:2016
ISO/TS 15923-2:2017 Annex F
ISO/TS 15923-2:2017 Annex G
LB1/PB-12 wydanie 2 z dnia 23.06.2023 r.
LB10/PB-01 wydanie 4 z dnia 12.06.2026 r.
LB12/PB-01 wydanie 5 z dnia 09.04.2025 r.
LB3/PB-04 wydanie 1 z dnia 21.08.2022 r.
LB7/PB-01 wydanie 1 z dnia 01.10.2019 r.
Normy
PN-EN 1926:2007
PN-EN ISO 17294-2:2022-04
PN-G-04302:1997
PN-G-04303:1997
Procedury badawcze
Rozporządzenie Wykonawcze Komisji (UE) 2015/1833 z dnia 12.10.2015, zał. III (Dz.U. UE L 266)
Rozporządzenie wykonawcze Komisji (UE) nr 809/2014 z dnia 17 lipca 2014 r., Załącznik nr 1, metoda B