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  • Labstat Introduces New President

    Labstat Introduces New President

    Labstat Inc., a Certified Group company and the world’s largest independent nicotine testing laboratory, announced that it has appointed Scott LaNeve as its new president. LaNeve brings more than three decades of leadership experience across life sciences, diagnostics, and healthcare technology, having held senior roles at Abbott Laboratories, Roche Diagnostics, and Quest Diagnostics, as well as executive positions in national laboratory networks and technology firms.

    In a statement, LaNeve said he was honored to join Labstat, which operates laboratories in Canada, the U.S., and Europe specializing in nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis testing. He emphasized his commitment to advancing Labstat’s role in global tobacco harm reduction by delivering trusted testing and actionable, data-driven insights to clients. Certified Group CEO David Morgan welcomed the appointment, citing LaNeve’s strategic vision and operational expertise as key to reinforcing Labstat’s leadership worldwide.

  • Labstat Opens Greensboro Location

    Labstat Opens Greensboro Location

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    Labstat has opened a new laboratory in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

    “The expansion of our network into the U.S. significantly benefits our customers,” said Michael Bond, Labstat president, in a statement. “It allows us to provide our premium services to a larger client base, ensuring faster turnaround times, simplified logistics and exceptional scientific support locally. With our new Greensboro lab, customers can look forward to receiving our consistent, high-quality services in a more efficient and convenient manner.”

    The Greensboro laboratory will commence operations in fall 2023. As the lab’s capabilities evolve, it will handle an increasing variety of testing projects and formats.

    “We’re committed to best-in-class technical expertise and service for our customers within their region,” said Amanda Bosse, CEO of Certified Group. “Our network expansion in the U.S. amplifies Labstat’s global footprint and, at the same time, opens new opportunities for our team to help advance scientific progress in this industry.”

    Labstat provides testing and research services to the tobacco, nicotine, cannabis and hemp industries.