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Welcome to LEAF - The Laboratories for the Environment, Agriculture, and Food
LEAF serves as a regional hub for high-quality analytical testing, research, and training. Offering comprehensive services that span food, water, wastewater, and solid waste analysis, LEAF upholds the highest international standards of quality and reliability. The laboratory’s ISO 17025:2017 accreditation, granted after a rigorous international audit, affirms its technical competence, accuracy, and adherence to global best practices.

Beyond testing, LEAF plays a vital role in advancing applied research and capacity building in food safety, environmental protection, and sustainable development. By supporting public institutions, private industry, and academic research, LEAF reinforces AUB’s mission of public service and scientific excellence, standing as one of the most trusted and capable laboratories in Lebanon and the region.

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What We Do
- Water and wastewater testing
- Food safety and quality testing
- Environmental monitoring and testing
- Agricultural and soil analysis
- Research and specialized projects
- Training and capacity building
Why Choose LEAF
- Accredited and internationally recognized - ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited and ILAC-recognized (learn more).
- Multidisciplinary expertise covering environmental, agricultural, food, medical, and industrial samples.
- Advanced laboratory infrastructure with state-of-the-art instrumentation and validated methods.
- Reliable, transparent, traceable results that support improved policy decisions, enhanced public health, optimized industrial practices, and high-impact research outcomes for municipalities, hospitals, industries, UN agencies, and research teams.
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Welcome to LEAF - The Laboratories for the Environment, Agriculture, and Food

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