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Chemical Laboratory (Chemische Laboratorien)
GewO §94 Z.10
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade
- Qualification: University degree in chemistry or related field, or qualification exam
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Standards: ISO 17025 accreditation recommended for commercial testing
- Additional: GLP compliance may be required for pharmaceutical/environmental work
- Regulatory body: Akkreditierung Austria (Federal Ministry for Labour and Economy)
What This Trade Covers
- Chemical analysis and testing services for third parties
- Environmental testing (water, soil, air quality)
- Food and beverage quality analysis
- Pharmaceutical quality control and raw material testing
- Material testing and composition analysis
- Expert reports and certificates of analysis
Accreditation vs. Trade License
The GewO trade license permits you to operate a commercial lab. However, for legally
recognized test results (e.g. for courts or regulatory submissions), you typically also
need ISO 17025 accreditation from Akkreditierung Austria. The trade license alone does
not replace accreditation requirements.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.