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LABORATORY SERVICES

A Message from the CEO of EnvironeX Group

Last July, it is with great pride that we made the acquisition of S.M. Analytical Laboratories, a transaction which gives birth to EnvironeX Group whose mission is to improve quality of life and to preserve the environment. EnvironeX Group wishes to become the reference in terms of laboratory service, by emphasizing on innovation, accuracy and respect in order to offer its clients, employees and partners services that meet the industry’s highest standards.

Since the establishment of Environex Laboratories in 2005, I have worked relentlessly to achieve two goals: to raise a company which promotes a public image of performance, prosperity and excellence and that is, to its employees’ eyes, solid, stimulating and attractive. I consider to have brought it to this destination so that it can make a crucial step forward.

Keeping in mind what motivated me a decade ago, it is with the same determination that I will go forward in the same direction and bring together this grand team of more than 250 specialists, technicians, managers and professionals who will propel EnvironeX Group, in Quebec as a whole and elsewhere in the Canadian market.

EnvironeX Group will be able to provide its private, commercial, industrial and institutional clients offers the most diversified range of chemical and microbiological analysis there is in the environmental, agribusiness, health and pharmaceutical fields.

Such are the new prospects, both wide ranging and stimulating, that EnvironeX Group is contemplating and this corporate brochure presents the services and expertise we can provide you with, so you too can benefit from our success.

Thank you for your kind interest and trust.

Sincerely,

Marc HamiltonMicrobiologist, RMCCMChief Executing Officer

Accredited by the Minister of Sustainable Development,

Environment and the Fight against Climate Change

(MDDELCC), our laboratories offer a full range of chemical

analyses and microbiological processes to meet your

needs. Our team of experienced professionals can assist

you in different phases of your projects by offering

personalized customer service. Not only do we offer our

expertise to engineering firms and consultants, SMEs,

municipalities, large institutions and industries, but also

to individuals in order to better protect the public and the

environment.

Drinking waterIn compliance with the recommendations and standards for the quality of drinking water, we provide our customers with a multitude of personalized services:

> Monitoring and comprehensive analysis of drinking water intended for human consumption in compliance with the Regulations on the quality of drinking water (RQEP) in Quebec.

> Water testing of private wells by our experienced specialists (eg sale home with color, taste and smell problems with tap water).

> Complete analysis and characterization of new water development projects in accordance with regulations of extraction of groundwater in Quebec.

> A complete analysis and characterization of the sources of surface and groundwater supplies according to the Design Manual for production facilities of drinking water (table 6.1 - 6.2).

> Bottled water analysis, water and ice supply for food preparation in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

Bathing water (beaches, pools & other artificial waters)We offer beach, swimming pool, wading pool, spa or water feature officials, a full service testing in accordance with regulations to provide the public with safe bathing water at all times.

> Analysis of pools and other artificial waters in accordance with the Regulations of Quebec’s pool and artificial water quality of pools and other artificial water.

> In collaboration with the MDDELCC, we are working to assess the quality of beaches by the Quebec Beach Environment program.

> Analysis of microcystin in cyanobacteria (toxins produced by blue-green algae) by the ELISA technique.

> Quantification of chlorophyll in tributaries and lakes.

ENVIRONMENTAL

ANALYSIS

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Wastewater

We are able to meet your sampling, analysis and treatment of wastewater needs. Our professionals can guide you to meet the regulations in:

> Wastewater, in compliance with municipal regulations and resolution R2008-47 of Montreal Metropolitan Community (C.M.M).

> Melt water and groundwater, as required by the Regulations on the scene of snow disposal.

> Analysis of waters as specified by the Reduce Industrial Waste program. (Example: pulp and paper and mining).

Soil, waste & contaminated groundwater

> Mud (municipal & other), compost and waste material fertilizer analysis.

> Analysis of the recovery of non-hazardous industrial waste.

> Waste analysis according to Regulations respecting land filling and incineration of residual materials (REIMR) and Hazardous Materials Regulations (LDR).

> Soil and contaminated groundwater analysis following the Protection Policy for rehabilitation of contaminated land and the regulations under the Bill 72 an Act amending the Act on the quality of the environment for the protection and rehabilitation of land (2002, c.11).

Iron Ochre

We determine the iron ochre profile in water as follows:> We use the ASTM D932-85 international method to count

and identify the iron bacteria.> We use the ISO 17025 colorimetric method to determine

levels of ferrous iron (Fe 2+) and total iron. The pH is determined using a pH meter with a daily calibration program.

> Referring to the APCHQ table, we record the blind drain’s potential for clogging in the analysis report.

Asbestos/ Vermiculite

The best way to limit the risk of exposure to amphibolic

asbestos is to avoid disturbing the vermiculite insulation

in any way whatsoever. If the insulation is contained and is

absent from the ambient air, the risk is minimal.

If you are worried by the possibility that that your house or

business contains vermiculite-based insulation or another

source of asbestos fibers, do not hesitate to contact us. Our

team will collect a sample that will be analyzed by a laboratory

that is accredited for the identification of asbestos fibers.

Vermiculite is a mineral similar to mica that is used

worldwide. It is lightweight and has good insulating and

fire-retardant properties. Bulk vermiculite insulation can be

brown, grey and golden in color and looks like pebbles from

2 to 10 millimeters in diameter.

We use the IRSST 244-2 polarized light microscopy and colour

dispersion method of analysis.Our asbestos department

participates in the «PAT» program, is certified proficient by

the AIHA and is recommended by the IRSST.

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For the quality of air, we conduct regular reviews for the

presence of mold, yeast and bacteria. The main areas

assessed are industrial, commercial, institutional and

residential, in order to:

> Detect mold problems after water damage or presence of excessive moisture.

> Make a diagnosis of a possible health risk to the occupants.

> Manage decontamination.

The expertise includes:

> Detailed inspection of the premises.

> Air and water samples (if needed).

> Dust, surface (Pap) and building materials sampling.

> Results table including counts, proportions of each type of mold and identifying the type and need for the species.

> If necessary, expertise in yeast, bacteria and other contaminants (asbestos, radon)

> Full report, including interpretation of results and recommendations.

Detection and enumeration of LegionellaLegionellosis is an infectious acute respiratory disease ranging from a mild infection to fatal pneumonia due to inhalation of fine water droplets contaminated with Legionella.

Where do we find Legionella:

> Evaporative condenser

> Domestic Hot Water

> Spa (Whirlpool)

> Cooling tower water

Method: We use plating on a gelled area based on the American CDC method. We confirm the pneumophila serotype species using commercial latex.

Also offered:

> Chemical analysis of corrosion and scaling evidence and other factors, such as zinc and aluminum are elements that promote the development of Legionella.

> Analysis of ventilation ducts using RODAC, a medium specially designed for flat surfaces.

> Identification of contaminants (biological, chemical, microbiological) on building materials, different products or any other surface.

> Our services can be completed with the development of a quote for decontamination.

ASSESSMENT OF MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF AIR


COSMETICS, PHARMACEUTICALS AND NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS

Our main services For non sterile products

> Microbial counts for various microorganisms according to harmonized pharmacopeias

> Detection of pathogens

Identification> Bacteria, yeasts and molds

Antimicrobial efficency> Challenge study> Study on the efficiency of antiseptics and disinfectants> Inhibition tests according to USP and European

Pharmacopeia

Process water> Water quality compliance with USP

Environment expertise> Critical control points for product and non-product

contact surfaces (swabs or sponges);> Microbiological control of ambient air and compressed

air> Sampling and interpretation services

Natural health products We offer a wide range of microbiological and chemical analytical services such as:

> Microbiological analyses (purity) according to USP.> Heavy metals (Pb, As, Hg, Cr et Cd) by ICP-MS.> Complete nutritional labelling (vitamins, fat profile

(including EPA-DHA), proteins, aflatoxins by ELISA).> On request (pesticides, solvents, active ingredients).

We can manage all your analytical demands and our project managers will assist you.

Our technical team uses only validated methods (from phar-macopeia). Our professionals support you in the quality control of your raw materials, bulk and finished products.

Our laboratories have a Drug Establishment License from Health Canada.


Nutritional labelingEnvironeX Group laboratories offer personalized service to

meet the requirements of nutritional labeling. Chemists,

microbiologists, graduates in science and food technology

and technicians work together to offer a fast, personalized

and comprehensive service. In addition to conducting

the analysis, we are able to prepare a Nutritional Facts

table that meets the requirements of the Canadian Food

Inspection Agency (CFIA).

In compiling the nutritional values of all the dishes of a restaurant menu, a database for calculating the nutritional value of foods is available. The use of a database reduces the analysis cost. The laboratories specialists will help you target the settings, the dishes or foods that require laboratory analysis, which is combined with the database used to obtain the most accurate results possible.

Chemical analysis We offer a wide variety of chemical tests on food products, including:

> Verification of raw materials and quality control of finished products:

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS & NUTRITIONAL LABELING

> Water activity (Aw) > Ash> Cholesterol> Total dietary fiber > Carbohydrate - Energy> Total fat> Humidity - Total Solids > Peroxide> Minerals (Ca, Na, K, Fe)> Sodium nitrite

> Bone particles> pH> Piperine> Fat profile > Protein> Salts> Sugars

> Specific fatty acid content> Saturated> Monounsaturated > Polyunsaturated> Trans> Omega-3 and Omega-6> And more...

> Vitamin Analysis> A (retinol, beta-carotene)> B (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9,

B12)> C (ascorbic acid)> D (ergocalciferol,

cholecalciferol)> E (tocopherols)

Since the list above is not complete, feel free to call EnvironeX Group laboratories to know all the analysis we can perform.

> Analysis of components for U.S. and Canadian nutritional labeling


ALLERGENS & TOXINS

> Almonds> Peanuts> Gluten> Milk> Hazelnuts> Walnuts

> Eggs> Sesame> Soy> Sulfites> Mustard> Others on demand

Allergen and toxin : Canadian StandardsEnvironeX Group was the first laboratorie recognized by

the Canadian Standards for Allergen Detection Council.

We offer the following detections:

Failure to disclose these ingredients or their derivatives in the ingredients of a product can have serious consequences on the health of the population at risk. The ELISA technology (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) that we use provides a sensitive, recognized, validated and fast method. It also enables the verification of species such as:

> Pork> Beef> Poultry

We also offer toxin detection services. For example, the enterotoxin of Staphylococcus aureus and aflatoxin are considered natural toxins that can cause health problems.

Aflatoxin is produced by various molds, including Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus when favorable conditions of temperature and humidity allow them to grow.

Aware of changes in market demands and technological developments, our laboratories offer a wide range of tests for allergen and toxin components detection to ensure the quality sought by consumers.


Quality systems ImplementationQuality programs adapted to meet the needs of various industries such as bakery, distribution, Ready to eat foods, confectionary, manufacture of food containers.

1. HACCP2. GFSI (BRC, FCSS 22000, SQF, IFS)3. Allergen Control4. Plant specific quality assurance programs

Quality diagnosticsQuality Diagnostic System to assess you against a quality standard (HACCP or other) and implement an action plan.

Audit programAudit providers allow you to ensure compliance and have the requirements to obtain ingredients that meet your criteria and specifications.Internal audits help you to prepare for certification audits and improve your quality system.

Training programCustomized training can target the specific needs of your employees.Our team of experienced trainers use a dynamic and interactive approach.

Examples of training offered:> Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) tailored to the

company> Allergen Control> Training in hygiene and safety for operators and

managers of food establishments (MAPAQ) > Introduction to HACCP for production employees> Development of HACCP for managers and the HACCP

team

ConsultationGraduates in science and food technology are also able to advise you on your manufacturing processes, regulations, possible causes of product contamination or the environment, improving the life of your products, identification of foreign matters, the allegations or any other matter related to the food industry.

Inspection programsEnvironeX Group’s inspection program is aimed at restau-rants, grocery stores and foodservice. These preventative programs are put in place to verify compliance with the requirements of MAPAQ and / or internal company standards.

The program includes a complete report with hazard assess-ment and, if necessary:

INSPECTION PROGRAMS & QUALITY MANAGEMENT

> Flash training during the visit

> Validation of cleaning methods by sampling surfaces

> Complaints Management for food-borne diseases

> Collecting food for

microbiological and chemical analysis

> Statistical analysis> Recommendations /

Action Plan


Microbiological analysisFull-service analysis for food products

and environmental samples:

Because of these fast and responsive technologies, our laboratories are able to detect a very small number of targeted cells in a sample, to ensure better protection of the public.

Analyses available: > E. coli O157:H7> Listeria monocytogenes> Listeria spp> Salmonella spp> Staphylococcus aureus and enterotoxins > Other pathogens on demand

Establishing the shelf-life of your products> Suggestions on the testing protocol and interpretation

of the results> Product management and monitoring analysis > Warehousing your products in controlled conditions> Professional advice to suit your needs

EnvironeX Group laboratories offer consulting services and diagnostic tools in the food service industry. We’re here to help, either to determine the safety of foods, to identify, any contaminants and to meet requirements in terms of nutritional labeling or quality control. Our involvement is at all levels of the production line and our experienced staff can help ensure the quality of your products.

Rapid detection methods to serve the food industryAnalysis by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or immune-enzymatic reaction (immunology) Analyses by immunology (example: Vidas) and PCR (eg BAX) allow to search for microorganisms by the detection of DNA or immunological characteristics. Each species has its own characteristics, as in a fingerprint.

MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD PRODUCTS

> Total bacterial count> Escherichia coli,

including 0157: H7> Yeasts and molds> Listeria monocytogenes> Listeria spp> Clostridium perfringens> Pseudomonas

aeruginosa> Total coliforms and

faecal

> Staphylococcus aureus> Salmonella spp> Lactic acid bacteria> Bacillus cereus> Probiotics> Identification of micro-

organisms> Other micro-organisms

on demand



FOOD AND FEED TESTING

NutritionForage/grain

Forage tests are performed using chemical or infrared analyses on various categories of forage, including:

1. Hay such as grasses, vegetables, cereal hay2. Silage made from grasses, vegetables, corn, soybeans,

cereal hay, with or without fermentation3. Grains such as corn, wet or dry barley, oats, wheat,

soybeans

4. Other, such as dry or wet corncobs, pasture

Infrared analysisThirty parameters are available and applicable based on the type of grain and forage. Contact our customer service for more information.

Livestock feed

Livestock feed includes oats, wheat, canola, corn, barley, fo-rage crops, peas, soybeans.

Main analyses offered> Grain size> Brix> Insoluble impurities> Urease activity> Urea> Homogeneity of the mixer

All previously mentioned analyses for forages/grains are

also offered.

FertilizationField (Mehlich III) or greenhouse (SSE) soil

Soil analyses (Mehlich III) allow for the monitoring of soil fertility, including the Agro-Environmental Fertilization Plan (AEFP). We perform basic analyses as well as those for trace elements. Additional analyses are available on request (e.g., grain size, boron, nitrates).

Chemical analysesRoutine analyses

> crude protein> ADF> Potassium (K)> Calcium (Ca)> Magnesium (Mg)> dry matter> where available:

energy, estimated NDF, estimated TDN, RFV

Additional analyses> Lignin (ADL)> ADF-N, NDF-N> Silage pH> Ash, fat> Crude fibre> Chloride, nitrate sulfur> Heavy metals (by metal):

Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Se

> Toxin group (aflatoxin, T-2 toxin, vomitoxin, zearalenone - official test)

Agridirect, EnvironeX Group agrifood laboratory, provides comprehensive in-laboratory food and feed testing services

for all the tests required for a successful farming enterprise.


Plant tissue (foliar)

We can test the following parameters:

> Total Calcium (Ca), Total Magnesium (Mg), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Nitrogen (N), Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn).

Toxins and contaminants

Tests for toxins and contaminants are used to detect microorganisms (bacteria, viruses) capable of affecting animal health, leading to significant reductions in the profitability of poultry farming and even impacts on human health.

The following tests for toxins and contaminants, conduc-ted primarily on serums and egg yolks, are offered by the Group EnvironeX agro-food laboratory:

> Mycoplasma Synovia / Gallisepticum (MS/MG)> Infectious bursal disease (IBD-XR)> Avian reovirus (REO)> Newcastle (NDV)> Bronchitis (IBV)> Chicken anemia virus (CAV)> Avian encephalomyelitis (AE).

With more than 50 years of experience in agriculture, we offer a wide range of tests to meet your needs.

Organic and mineral fertilizer,

residual fertilizer

Residual fertilizer refers to industrial or municipal waste such as sludge from the treatment of wastewater (also known as biosolids), cement dust and wood ash.

We can test the following parameters:> dry matter, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K)> organic matter, estimated C/N ratio> ammoniacal nitrogen, NH4/N ratio, calcium (Ca),

magnesium (Mg)> available phosphorus (P2O5), total and inorganic soluble

potassium (K2O), QCI> Agricultural Index> grain size, neutralizing capacity, metals and

contaminants, trace elements.

Water and fertilizing solution

Our environmental laboratories offer virtually all the parameters you could ever need, including:

> Standard analysis: pH, conductivity, P, K, Ca, Mg, hardness, Na, B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, S in SO4, nitrate;

> Drinking water for animals: pH, conductivity, P, K, Ca, Mg, hardness, B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, S in SO4, alkalinity, chloride, nitrate;

> Microbiology: total and fecal coliforms, fecal streptococci, total bacteria (AAHB).

Total calcium (Ca) (calcination) 2.76%

Total magnesium (Mg) (calcination) 0.13%

Total phosphorus (P) (calcination) 0.31%

Total potassium (K) (calcination) 1.44%

Total nitrogen (N) 5.2%

Total boron (B) (calcination) 71.5 ppm

Total copper (Cu) (calcination) 9.3 ppm

Total iron (Fe) (calcination) 108.4 ppm

Total manganese (Mn) (calcination) 86.0 ppm

Total zinc (Zn) (calcination) 71.9 ppm

Parameter (method) Results and unit at 100% dryness

Insufficient Sufficient Excessive

EnvironeX Group's mission is to improve quality of life and to preserve the environment. EnvironeX Group wishes to

become the reference in terms of laboratory service, by emphasizing on innovation, accuracy and respect in order to

offer its clients, employees and partners services that meet the industry’s highest standards.

« Always do what is required to provide its clients with the highest quality of services. »

Our commitment towards our clients

EnvironeX Group offers the most diversified range of chemical

and microbiological analysis there is in the environmental,

agribusiness, health and pharmaceutical fields.

EnvironeX Group relies on the industry’s highest quality

standards, in terms of execution quickness as well as findings

accuracy, in order to guide its clients in achieving their objectives

and to contribute to the success of their projects.

Since our clientele is the central purpose of our daily business,

we are committed to offering a personalized, respectful and

confidential service. EnvironeX Group is lending a favourable

ear to any feedback that offers us the opportunity to evaluate

and retroact with regards to its business practices and improves

its procedures with the sole objective of :

QUALITY POLICY


EnvironeX Group commits itself to :

• Meeting all our clients’ needs and expectations in order to

win and maintain its trust, in terms of quality and deadlines,

our competitive advantage and our leading position in a

challenging market environment ;

• Constantly satisfying and improving the demands of

our Quality Management System, by adopting and

implementing appropriate control programs and by

keeping up with the best professional practices of our

industry ;

• Complying with and taking all appropriate measures to

retain the international certification ISO/CEI 17025, and

to respect the terms and conditions of the establishment

license delivered to us by Health Canada ;

• In terms of procurement, making sure that every provider

who has an impact on quality is selected and evaluated

on its ability and capacity to provide EnvironeX Group

with products and services that meet our demands

and requirements and does so with the highest quality

standards ;

• Taking precautions to assure that the personnel has the

necessary competences, learned or acquired from an

appropriate curriculum, an adequate training program,

skills shown or working experience, in order to meet the

highest quality standards ;

• Making sure that every employee is free and shielded from

any conflict of interest and is under no undue influence,

whether it be commercial, financial, from inside or outside,

direct or indirect, susceptible to affect the quality of his

work, the probity of his colleagues and the reputation of

EnvironeX Group.

Marc Hamilton, Microbiologist, RMCCM

Chief Executing Officer

We commit ourselves to communicating this policy – as well as all other documents, policies and procedures that

are part of our Quality Management System – and to taking the necessary steps to have it understood and enforced

at any time.

Our commitment towards Quality

August 2015


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