Testing

Since 1994, ECT has been conducting a broad range of ecotoxicological tests at the laboratory, semi-field and field scale in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and according to international test guidelines. We are particularly experienced in adapting studies to special requirements as demanded by scientific or regulatory needs.

In addition to the standard test species recommended in the guidelines, we have extensive experience with testing other species to support species-sensitivity distributions. For the aquatic environment, this includes various species of the genus Lemna as well as different freshwater crustaceans, cyanobacteria and green algae. For the terrestrial compartment, different earthworm, enchytraeid, springtail and plant species are available for testing.

Our testing activities in the field of effects, fate and bioaccumulation include the main environmental compartments water, sediment and soil, and sewage sludge. The laboratory space covers about 900 m² and includes an isotope laboratory as well as analytical facilities.

Tests that are not covered by our current portfolio can be subcontracted to our partners and monitored by ECT.