Frequently Asked Questions
Answers and information on our most frequently asked questions
Limits for the levels of lead or mercury in surface coatings (paint or other similar material that dries to a solid film after it is applied) fall under Sur...
Wed, 11 May, 2022 at 12:09 PM
Some analyses, dissolved parameters for example, must be filtered prior to analysis (and in many cases also preserved). It is always best to filter (and pr...
Wed, 11 May, 2022 at 12:14 PM
In some instances, a request for proposal (RFP) may indicate either the Canadian Association of Laboratory Accreditation Inc (CALA) or the Standards Council...
Wed, 11 May, 2022 at 12:17 PM
The following locations in Western Canada have after hours drop-off or lock boxes. Alberta: Calgary Edmonton Fort McMurray Grand Prairie/Clairmont...
Tue, 6 Aug, 2024 at 1:15 PM
To reach our Western Customer Solutions team, please email or call us at: Email: CustomerSolutionsWest@BureauVeritas.com Phone: 1.833.BVC.LABS (833...
Tue, 17 Sep, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Bureau Veritas is involved in a vast array of certification, inspection and testing industries. Please see the attached guide as a high-level directory ...
Wed, 11 May, 2022 at 12:25 PM
The Calgary Environmental lab is accredited through SCC and the certificate of accreditation is attached. The scope of accreditation for Calgary Environment...
Tue, 18 Apr, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Attached is a list of containers and hold times that are used by Bureau Veritas Calgary and Edmonton labs. Current as of April 17 2023 Routine Wate...
Tue, 15 Aug, 2023 at 12:06 PM
Please note that our records retention period is 7 years from sample submission unless otherwise agreed via contractual agreement. Should you require altern...
Fri, 11 Oct, 2024 at 8:45 AM
In general, having the answers to the following questions will speed the process of confirming pricing, sample minimum requirements, and preservation requir...
Tue, 30 Apr, 2024 at 11:46 AM