Asbestos Testing – Cofrac-Accredited Laboratory

BJL Laboratoires provides a comprehensive range of asbestos testing services for materials, air samples and asphalt. Our teams support asbestos surveyors, construction companies, local authorities and private individuals with the identification and counting of asbestos fibres using the applicable regulatory methods.

To learn more about the techniques used in our laboratory, visit our page on asbestos analysis methods: PLM, ATEM/TEM and PCM.

Cofrac accreditation – Testing, accreditation No. 1-0973 – scope available on the official Cofrac website.

Our asbestos testing services

Different analytical techniques may be required depending on the type of sample, the purpose of the investigation and the matrix being tested. BJL Laboratoires uses observation and identification methods suited to materials, air samples and complex matrices. For further information, see our page on laboratory asbestos analysis methods.

Asbestos testing in materials by PLM & ATEM/TEM

Material testing identifies asbestos in products that may contain it, including floor tiles, adhesives, sprayed coatings, renders, boards, gaskets and sealants. Visit our dedicated page: asbestos testing in materials.

ATEM/TEM method – analytical transmission electron microscopy
Fibre identification and quantification
Reports meeting the applicable regulatory requirements

Asbestos air testing by ATEM/TEM

Airborne fibre measurements are used to assess fibre concentrations during works, following asbestos removal or in occupied premises. Visit our specialist pages: asbestos air testing, asbestos air testing laboratory and asbestos air sampling.

Fibre counting by ATEM/TEM
Post-asbestos-removal testing
French regulatory monitoring for SS3 and SS4 work

Airborne asbestos fibre measurements

We perform measurements in buildings and workplaces in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

Asbestos testing in road asphalt

BJL Laboratoires identifies asbestos in bituminous asphalt materials, particularly for roadworks and infrastructure projects. For complementary chemical testing, see also: PAH testing in asphalt.

Asbestos and PAH testing
Comprehensive reports to support waste management decisions

Turnaround times

Express: results within 24 hours
Standard: 48 to 72 hours
Large sample batches: turnaround times adapted to the volume

For information about our fees, visit: asbestos testing prices.

How should samples be sent?

Collect the sample in accordance with good practice; we can provide guidance.
Place it in sealed, clearly labelled packaging.
Enclose the order form or sample submission form.
Send the sample to the laboratory or deliver it in person.

To make sampling easier, asbestos sampling kits can be ordered directly from our online shop: BJL shop – sampling kits.

Why choose BJL Laboratoires?

Cofrac accreditation for the activities covered by the current scope
Fast turnaround times and express options
An experienced team specialising in asbestos and building pollutant testing
Personalised support for asbestos surveyors and businesses
Clear reports meeting the applicable regulatory requirements

For a complete overview of our capabilities, visit our asbestos testing laboratory page.

Service areas

We support clients across France, including the Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Normandy, Grand Est and Centre-Val de Loire regions, as well as neighbouring areas.

Contact us

For asbestos testing, a quotation or technical information, use our dedicated form: contact BJL Laboratoires.