Laboratories

The Advanced Safeguards Measurement, Monitoring and Modelling Laboratory is a cutting-edge research and development hub dedicated to innovating containment and surveillance devices and systems for nuclear safeguards.

The Battery Testing Laboratory features state-of-the-art equipped facilities for analysing performance of battery materials and cells.

The Border Security RIs comprises a selection of security screening equipment representative of what is used in EU airports for screening passengers, cabin baggage and hold baggage.

The Electrolyser Testing Facility performs testing of electrolysers and fuel cells and stacks for performance and durability asessment, harmonisation and standardisation of test methods and protocols.

The Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory is focused on applying bio-based technologies to generate scientific evidence on ocean and water bodies.

Knowledge and test facilities in the areas of efficiency, hybrid exhaust emissions, electromagnetic compatibility, smart grids and battery testing.

The EU Policy Lab is a physical space designed to foster creativity to develop interactions, processes and tools contributing to bring innovation in European policymaking

The European Commission Atmospheric Observatory carries out research on the complex interactions between greenhouse gases, air pollutants and the biosphere, including their impact on human health and the environment.

The European Crisis Management Laboratory carries out research across a diverse range of areas including intentional threats and natural and man-made hazards.

The ELSA Reaction Wall is used for tests on full-scale specimens for the safety assessment of structures against earthquakes and other natural and man-made hazards.

The HopLab facility is used for the study of materials and of structural components to very fast dynamic loads. This HopLab facility is the world’s largest Hopkinson Bar, extending for a length of more than 200 meters.

The EMSL and GNSS offers a broad range of testing capabilities for satellite navigation and wireless communications systems.

Scientific and technical support to the implementation of air quality policy regarding measurements of air pollution.

The JRC's European Solar Test Installation carries out research on reliable and accurate measurements for photovoltaic devices and supports the EU in meeting its targets for renewable energy.

The European Union Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Food and Feed (EURL GMFF) performs the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GM Food and Feed as part of the EU authorisation procedure.

Explosives trace detection laboratory conducts research in support of European Commission Mobility and Transport's aviation security (AVSEC).

The Food Contact Material Laboratory develops test methods and analytical methods for assessing the chemical safety of food for the implementation of Food Contact Materials legislation.

The Food Safety & Compliance Laboratory is the analytical facility supporting food and feed safety and compliance policies.

The Fuels and Materials Research facility provides an objective assessment and modelling of the safety-related behaviour of nuclear materials.