SGS Beta was founded in 1979 as “Beta Analytic” with a commitment to meet the demand of radiocarbon dating clients with rapid delivery and responsiveness.

Since biobased/biogenic content is a measure of present-day carbon vs. fossil carbon, only a special calculation was required to turn a “radiocarbon date” into a “biobased/biogenic content” measurement. With SGS Beta’s radiocarbon dating expertise already in place, it was well positioned to immediately provide reliable biobased/biogenic testing to various industries worldwide.

Commitment to Quality and Rapid Results Delivery

SGS Beta’s management understands the need for delivery of accurate and precise results with both attention to the researchers’ concerns and delivery within a promised time frame. 

Located in Miami, Florida, the laboratory has long-standing quality assurance programs in place. It owns and operates multiple in-house customized state-of-the-art accelerator mass spectrometers (AMS), isotope ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS), and cavity ring-down spectroscopy systems (CRDS).

SGS Beta is an ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratory. This accreditation is unbiased, third-party awarded and demonstrates that a lab has the competency necessary to consistently deliver technically valid test results. 

SGS Acquires Beta

In November 2024, Beta Analytic joined SGS’s network of 2,600+ offices and labs worldwide. As part of SGS North America, SGS Beta strengthened its ability to provide top-tier environmental testing solutions to clients in various industries.

Through this acquisition, the lab continues to provide accurate and reliable biobased/biogenic content testing, natural-sourced vs synthetic origin testing, and radiocarbon measurements of hydrocarbon and fuel gases.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. It is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Operating a worldwide network of offices and laboratories, SGS employees work together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or clarifications, please email us at info@betalabservices.com or call (+1) 305-662-7760.

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Page last updated: March 2025