兵庫分析センター List of Products and Services

On February 15, 2003, the "Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act" was enacted, and investigations into soil contamination must be conducted in accordance with the law. The Hyogo Analysis Center is a designated investigation agency with numerous achievements under the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act. Our Soil Contamination Investigation Technical Manager will carry out the investigations responsibly. Please feel free to contact us for investigations related to specific hazardous substances during the cessation of use, as well as investigations related to land transactions. In addition, our company also conducts environmental assessments for air quality (air quality, noise, vibration, odors, etc.) and water quality (water quality, sediment, groundwater, etc.). 【Investigation Examples】 ■ Soil and groundwater investigations of former business sites based on the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act ■ Soil and groundwater investigations and analyses (TPH tests) according to oil contamination countermeasure guidelines ■ Investigations to confirm contaminants during land sales and acquisitions ■ Soil environmental standard investigations (for agricultural land, etc.) *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Contract Inspection
• Soil testing

"Rice Variety Identification" is a test that extracts DNA from sampled rice to identify its variety. The time from arrival to testing can be as short as one day. A qualitative test determines the presence or absence of mixed varieties, and a quantitative test inspects 20 grains one by one. It is possible to identify the variety of mixed rice with an accuracy of ±5%. [Features] - DNA extraction - Determination of the presence of mixed varieties - Identification possible with an accuracy of ±5% - Testing can be completed in as little as one day *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Food Testing/Analysis/Measuring Equipment
• Contract Inspection

The "Sandbox Contamination Status Inspection" is a test that examines the contamination of park sandboxes by bacteria and roundworm eggs. While sandboxes may seem safe, in some locations there are many parasitic eggs and bacteria, and the detection rate of roundworm eggs increases the more urban the area becomes. Our company not only investigates the causes of sandbox contamination but can also clean the sandbox if necessary. 【Features】 ■ Inspection of sandbox contamination status ■ Cleaning of sandboxes is also available *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Soil testing
• Other environmental analysis equipment

Our company is the first registered measurement certification business in Hyogo Prefecture (Measurement Certification No. 1 and others), and we can broadly respond to analyses related to the environment, including liquid and gas analysis, microbiological analysis, and workplace environment measurements. Additionally, we have obtained ISO 17025 accreditation as a testing laboratory (Accreditation No. RTL03000), and we have received high evaluations for our analytical precision. For routine and cumbersome tasks, work you would like to outsource, or tests where you are unsure of the evaluation methods, we can take on those projects for consideration. In addition to contracted testing, we also have a track record in contracted production, so please feel free to consult us if you have any concerns. **Features** - Broad capability in environmental analysis - ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory - High analytical precision *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.*

• Contract Inspection
• Other contract services

Fertilizers are applied to land and other areas for the purpose of providing nutrients to plants, and they work by causing chemical changes in the soil while also promoting plant growth. They are broadly classified into two categories: "special fertilizers" and "ordinary fertilizers." "Special fertilizers" are those whose quality can be easily identified by the user and consist of simple compositions, including rice bran, fish meal, and compost. "Ordinary fertilizers" are those that guarantee the main components such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, with detailed official standards set according to the type of fertilizer, including chemical fertilizers and horticultural fertilizers. [Features] ■ Capable of responding to various analysis items ■ Also supports analysis in other fields *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other analysis and evaluation services

Our company conducts analysis of harmful substances in sludge and industrial waste. Industrial waste is subject to criteria related to substances such as metals, and those that exceed these criteria are treated as designated managed industrial waste (hazardous waste). We accommodate various items, including alkyl mercury, cadmium, lead, hexavalent chromium, arsenic, and organophosphates. [Features] ■ Wide range of analysis items For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other analysis and evaluation services

At Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd., we offer comprehensive waste quality analysis, including sample collection and preparation. We analyze the three components of type composition, moisture, and combustible matter, as well as elemental analysis, using methods based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Environmental Health Bureau Water Environment Division Environmental Maintenance Section Notification (Notification No. 95). [Features] ■ Compliance with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Environmental Health Bureau Water Environment Division Environmental Maintenance Section Notification (Notification No. 95) ■ Implementation of comprehensive waste quality analysis *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other analysis and evaluation services

At Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd., we conduct microbiological tests related to food, including various nutritional components for labeling, food poisoning bacteria, and contamination bacteria. With the enforcement of the Health Promotion Act (May 1, 2003), standards have been established for nutritional labeling and the functional labeling of nutritional components. It is necessary to adhere to these standards to provide consumers with appropriate information and delicious food. [Features] ■ Wide range of analysis items *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other analysis and evaluation services

Our company provides maintenance services for environmental measurement and monitoring equipment. We conduct inspections and repairs of air pollution continuous monitoring instruments installed under laws such as the Air Pollution Control Act and the Water Pollution Control Act, as well as exhaust gas measuring instruments installed in factories and waste incineration plants, and water quality measurement devices. Additionally, we prepare reagents for various measuring instruments on behalf of our customers. 【Features】 ■ Maintenance of environmental measurement and monitoring equipment ■ Preparation of absorbents and reagents *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement and measuring equipment
• Bio-related product packaging machine maintenance and consumables

According to the Building Environmental Sanitation Management Standards, air quality measurements must be conducted once every two months as stipulated by the Building Management Sanitation Act. When a building is newly constructed or renovated, substances believed to cause sick house syndrome, such as aldehydes and volatile organic compounds, are collected using either a suction method or a diffusion method, and analyzed using HPLC and GC/MS. 【Features】 ■ Sampling and analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ■ Collected using suction or diffusion methods ■ Analyzed using HPLC and GC/MS *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Environmental Analysis
• Other analysis and evaluation services

According to the Building Environmental Sanitation Management Standards, air quality measurements must be conducted once every two months as stipulated by the Building Management Sanitation Act. At Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd., we use air quality measurement devices to conduct tests quickly, ensuring minimal inconvenience to our customers. Additionally, as an inspection agency authorized under Article 20, Paragraph 3 of the Water Supply Act by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, we carry out water quality testing and drinking water salt moisture testing in accordance with the Building Management Act. 【Features】 ■ Measurements can be taken in a short time ■ Registered organization for building air quality measurement ■ Measurements conducted in accordance with the Building Management Act *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Environmental Analysis
• Other Air Analysis

According to Article 65 of the Labor Safety and Health Act, regular measurements by a work environment measurement specialist are required at designated work sites. This is necessary to prevent adverse health effects caused by inappropriate environments in workers' work environments. When we conduct measurements, a work environment measurement specialist will visit and perform measurements based on the methods outlined in the Work Environment Measurement Act. [Features] ■ Measurements by a work environment measurement specialist ■ Measurements conducted in accordance with the Work Environment Measurement Act *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Environmental Analysis
• Other measurement and measuring equipment

Our company conducts concentration measurements of asbestos in the air by cross-checked A-rank certified analysts. We have a variety of sampling devices and pumps available, allowing us to respond broadly from general atmospheric sampling to indoor measurements during asbestos removal work. Additionally, we also offer concentration measurements of asbestos in sprayed materials and building materials. Using a phase contrast microscope with a rotating analyzer, X-ray diffraction equipment, and low-temperature ashing devices, we perform analyses that can determine content down to 0.1% (weight%). 【Features】 ■ Analysis conducted by cross-checked A-rank certified analysts ■ Compliant with JISK3850-1:2006 and the Air Pollution Control Act for measuring concentrations of specific dust related to asbestos ■ Compliant with JISA:1481:2008 "Method for measuring asbestos content in building materials" *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other analysis and evaluation services

When drinking well water, it is important to conduct proper water quality tests, just like with tap water, and confirm its safety before consumption. Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd. conducts water quality testing as an authorized inspection agency based on Article 20, Paragraph 3 of the Water Supply Act, as stipulated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. 【Related Regulations】 ○ Environmental standards concerning groundwater quality pollution ○ Water quality standards for tap water For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

We measure residual pesticides in water quality (golf course pond water, drainage, factory effluent, public water bodies), soil, and industrial waste. Currently, we can measure approximately 175 types of pesticides. We also accommodate newly registered pesticides. 【Features】 ○ Responds to a wide range of requests For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

We analyze and evaluate water quality pollution from various perspectives, including factory wastewater, domestic wastewater, sewage, and environmental water such as river water and seawater. Additionally, for trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene, we have obtained ISO 17025 certification and conduct analyses under strict management from sampling to certificate issuance. [Analysis Details] ○ Water Quality Pollution Prevention Act - Uniform Discharge Standards For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

We conduct noise and vibration surveys not only in environmental contexts but also in a variety of situations such as roads, railways, and factories. We are capable of handling multi-point simultaneous surveys, all-day surveys, and long-term surveys spanning a year. Please consult us regarding surveys related to ISO 14001 certification and consulting for design and construction related to preventive measures. We also perform frequency analysis and assessments based on noise and vibration levels. 【Related Regulations】 ○ Noise Regulation Law ○ Vibration Regulation Law ○ Law for the Promotion of Quality Assurance in Housing For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

Based on the Odor Prevention Law, we conduct measurement and analysis of specific odor substances at property boundaries and sources of odor-causing materials, as well as analysis using odor indices. The Odor Prevention Law aims to preserve the living environment and contribute to the protection of public health by implementing necessary regulations regarding odors generated by factory and business activities. 【Related Regulations】 ○ Odor Prevention Law For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

We will measure particulate matter, NOx (nitrogen oxides), SOx (sulfur oxides), HCl (hydrochloric acid), and other substances in the flue gas of boilers, generators, dryers, incinerators, etc., subject to the Air Pollution Control Act. With over 30 years of accumulated technology and know-how, we provide accurate and rapid measurement and analysis to assist with environmental management. 【Related Legislation】 ○ Air Pollution Control Act For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

Environmental assessment (environmental impact assessment) is an important method for maintaining a rich natural environment and a comfortable living environment. There are various development projects in the world, but to ensure that these projects do not ignore the natural environment or the living environment, we predict and evaluate the impacts of development on the natural and living environments and assess whether the project plans are appropriate. [Implementation Details] - Investigations based on the Environmental Impact Assessment Act - Investigations based on the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act - Investigations based on the Large-Scale Retail Store Location Act, noise predictions For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

On February 15, 2003, the "Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act" was enacted. To investigate soil contamination, investigations based on the law are required. Please feel free to contact us regarding investigations related to specific hazardous substances, from surveys of target sites at the time of discontinuation of use to investigations related to land transactions. Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd. is a designated investigation agency under the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act. [Analysis Items and Standard Values] ○ Standard values under the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act ○ Environmental standards related to soil contamination For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

There are general waste and industrial waste. Industrial waste is subject to criteria related to industrial waste that includes metals, and those that exceed these criteria are treated as designated managed industrial waste (hazardous waste). Sludge refers to the material that has become mud-like due to the settling or floating of suspended substances in water, including pollutants separated from water in facilities such as sedimentation tanks for factory effluent, sewage, and water purification. 【Related Laws】 ○ Law on the Disposal and Cleaning of Waste ○ Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disasters For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

Insulating oils such as those used in transformers may contain PCBs. If they contain 0.5 mg/kg or more of PCBs, they are treated as PCB waste. PCBs are currently subject to strict management under waste disposal laws, and under the "Special Measures Law for the Promotion of Proper Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Waste," enacted in 2001, businesses storing PCB waste are required to dispose of it by 2016. Businesses must confirm whether there is a possibility of PCB contamination in waste electrical equipment. [Analysis Content] - High-concentration sulfuric acid treatment - Silica gel column fractionation - Capillary gas - Chromatograph - Electron capture detector (GC/ECD) method For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

The quality of waste is important for the management of incineration facilities such as waste incineration plants. Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd. offers consistent waste quality analysis, including sample collection and preparation. Industrial waste has criteria related to industrial waste that includes metals, and those that exceed these criteria are treated as designated managed industrial waste (hazardous waste). [Analysis Method] ○ Notification from the Director of the Environmental Sanitation Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Environmental Sanitation No. 95) For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

Fertilizers are applied to land and other areas for the purpose of providing nutrients to plants, and they work by causing chemical changes in the soil while also promoting plant growth. They are broadly classified into two categories: "special fertilizers" and "ordinary fertilizers." "Special fertilizers" are those whose quality can be easily identified by the user and consist of simple compositions, including rice bran, fish meal, and compost. "Ordinary fertilizers" are those that guarantee the main components such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, with specific standards set for different types of fertilizers. For example, this includes compound fertilizers and horticultural fertilizers. 【Application Range】 ○ Improved soil that has been solidified in place using cement and cement-based solidifying agents ○ Improved soil mixed in a plant For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

The Health Promotion Act was enacted on May 1, 2003, and standards have been established for nutritional labeling and the functional labeling of nutrients. It is necessary to adhere to these standards to provide consumers with appropriate information and delicious food. In addition to various nutritional components for labeling, we conduct microbiological testing related to food, including tests for foodborne pathogens and contaminants. 【Features】 ○ We also support analysis in various fields. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract Inspection

We conduct performance tests for household water purifiers, including "filtration flow rate tests," "removal performance tests," and "filtration capacity tests" as specified in the testing method "JIS S 3201," as well as performance tests for reverse osmosis (RO) water purifiers. Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd. is recommended as a certified testing facility by the Japan Water Purifier Association. 【Features】 ■ Supports various target substances for removal ■ Recommended as a certified testing facility by the Japan Water Purifier Association For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Public Testing/Laboratory

In environmental equipment maintenance, we conduct inspections and repairs of air pollution monitoring instruments installed based on the Air Pollution Control Act and the Water Pollution Control Act, as well as exhaust gas measuring devices and water quality measuring instruments installed in factories and waste incineration plants. Additionally, we prepare various reagents for measuring instruments on behalf of our customers. 【Related Laws】 ○ Air Pollution Control Act ○ Water Pollution Control Act For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Calibration and repair

When constructing or renovating a building, substances believed to cause sick house syndrome, such as aldehydes and volatile organic compounds, are collected through inhalation or diffusion methods and analyzed using HPLC and GC/MS. The Building Management Hygiene Law stipulates that air quality measurements must be conducted once every two months regarding the items in the building environmental health management standards. [Possible Sources of Emission] - Adhesives - Preservatives - Paints - Insecticides - Air fresheners, etc. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract measurement

According to the Building Management Hygiene Law, air quality measurements must be conducted once every two months regarding the standards for building environmental health management. At Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd., we use air quality measurement devices to conduct tests quickly, ensuring that we do not inconvenience our customers. 【Related Regulations】 ○ Law on Ensuring a Sanitary Environment in Buildings For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract measurement

Work environment measurement is necessary to prevent adverse health effects caused by inappropriate conditions in workers' environments. Additionally, based on Article 65 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, regular measurements by a certified work environment measurement specialist are required in designated workplaces. When visiting for measurements, Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd. will send a certified work environment measurement specialist who will conduct measurements according to the Work Environment Measurement Act. 【Related Regulations】 ○ Industrial Safety and Health Act ○ Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance related to the Industrial Safety and Health Act ○ Work Environment Measurement Act ○ Pneumoconiosis Act For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract measurement

Due to the revision of the Asbestos Hazard Prevention Regulations, the method for analyzing asbestos was changed with the issuance of a notification on August 21, 2006 (Notification No. 0821002 "Method for Analyzing Asbestos Content in Building Materials"). The analysis method specified is JIS A 1481:2006 "Method for Measuring Asbestos Content in Building Material Products," with a determination threshold of 0.1% (weight %). Hyogo Analysis Center Co., Ltd. conducts analyses corresponding to the determination threshold of 0.1% (weight %) using a dispersion-staining phase contrast microscope (with a rotating analyzer), X-ray diffraction equipment, low-temperature ashing equipment, and more. 【Features】 ○ Registration as an asbestos content analysis institution for asbestos-containing building materials ○ Registration of A-rank certified analysis technicians for asbestos counting analysis in the air For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Contract measurement

In the world, there are various development projects, but in order to avoid development projects that ignore the natural environment and living conditions, we will predict and evaluate the impacts of development on the natural and living environments, and conduct assessments to determine whether the project plans are appropriate.

• Other analyses

Buildings constructed between 1960 and 1970 are reaching the point of deterioration, necessitating reconstruction and demolition, which is expected to increase the demand for asbestos analysis in light of the "Asbestos Heisei 40-Year Problem." Our company conducts concentration measurements of asbestos in building materials and air by certified A-rank analysts through cross-checking. We are equipped with various sampling devices and pumps, allowing us to respond broadly from general atmospheric sampling to indoor environments during asbestos removal work. 【Features】 ■ Registered analysis organization for asbestos content in asbestos-containing building materials (entrusted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) ■ Average of 1,500 samples investigated annually (up to 1,900 samples) ■ Capable of measuring concentrations in sprayed materials and building materials ■ Over 10 years of experience *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses

According to Article 65 of the Labor Safety and Health Act, regular measurements by a work environment measurement specialist are required at designated work sites. This is necessary to prevent adverse health effects caused by inappropriate environments in workers' work environments. When we conduct measurements, a work environment measurement specialist will visit and perform measurements based on the methods outlined in the Work Environment Measurement Act. [Features] - Measurements by a work environment measurement specialist - Measurements conducted in accordance with the Work Environment Measurement Act *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses

There are some unclear reasons depending on the customer, but I believe that it is mainly a measurement request intended for sick house syndrome.

• Other analyses

Our company conducts water quality testing as a certified inspection agency authorized by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare under Article 20, Paragraph 3 of the Water Supply Act. We also perform drinking water quality testing in accordance with the Building Management Act (Law concerning the assurance of sanitary environments in buildings).

• Other analyses

As a total specialist in the environmental field, we aim for a comfortable social environment and will assist everyone in improving their surroundings.

• Other analyses

We will measure particulate matter, NOx (nitrogen oxides), SOx (sulfur oxides), HCl (hydrochloric acid), etc. in the flue gas of boilers, generators, dryers, incinerators, and other equipment subject to the Air Pollution Control Act.

• Other analyses

On February 15, 2003, the "Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act" was enacted. To investigate soil contamination, investigations based on the law are required. Please feel free to contact us regarding investigations related to specific hazardous substances, from surveys of target sites at the time of discontinuation to investigations related to land transactions.

• Other analyses

We conduct noise and vibration surveys not only in the environment but also in a variety of situations such as roads, railways, and factories. We are capable of conducting multi-point simultaneous surveys, all-day surveys, and long-term surveys spanning a year. Please consult us regarding surveys related to ISO 14001 certification and consulting for design and construction related to preventive measures. We also perform frequency analysis and analysis based on noise and vibration levels.

• Other analyses

We conduct noise and vibration surveys not only in the environment but also in a variety of situations such as roads, railways, and factories. We are capable of conducting multi-point simultaneous surveys, all-day surveys, and long-term surveys spanning an entire year. Please consult us regarding surveys related to ISO 14001 certification and consulting for design and construction related to prevention measures. We also perform frequency analysis and analysis based on noise and vibration levels.

• Other analyses

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• Other contract services

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• Other analyses