American University of Beirut

Welcome to LEAF- The Laboratories for the Environment, Agriculture and Food

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Lebanon’s leading multidisciplinary testing facility, delivering reliable, accredited, and internationally recognized analytical services for the environment, agriculture, food, and public health.

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Dr. Mohamad G. Abiad 
Professor​ and Director of the Laboratories 
for the Environment, Agriculture and Food


Message from the Director​

Leading with Science, Serving with Integrity

Advancing science while serving our community and industry has always been the driving force behind our establishment. Since evolving from the Environmental Core Lab (EVL) to LEAF under the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS), our mission has remained clear: to stand as the premier reference laboratory for analytical testing in Lebanon and the wider region.

At LEAF, we believe that trust is built on precision. We are proud to operate as an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited facility, a testament to our unwavering commitment to international standards of quality, impartiality, and technical competence. Whether analyzing food safety, water quality, pharmaceuticals, or environmental samples, our results are backed by rigorous proficiency testing and state-of-the-art technology. When accuracy matters most, we are the trusted partner the community turns to.

Our role extends far beyond the laboratory bench. We view ourselves as active guardians of public health and safety. In recent years, LEAF has stood at the forefront of national challenges—from ensuring the safety of grains following the Beirut Port explosion to monitoring water sources during cholera outbreaks and testing critical medical supplies for hospitals across the country.

However, we do not work alone. We are building robust bridges between the academic, public, and private sectors. By partnering with government ministries, the Lebanese Armed Forces, international organizations such as the UN, and private industry leaders, we are creating a synergistic ecosystem that drives development. Through our specialized training programs and capacity-building initiatives — reaching stakeholders beyond Lebanon — we are empowering others to elevate their own standards.
As we look to the future, our vision is to expand our capabilities further, innovating to meet the emerging needs of our environment and our economy. We boldly analyze what others will not, and we set the benchmark for excellence. At LEAF, our accreditation is more than a certificate – it is a promise. A promise of precision, integrity, and responsibility to the people we serve.

From safeguarding the quality of your water and the safety of your food, to providing the critical data needed for national policy and environmental remediation, we are continuously expanding our capabilities and our impact.

We are not just a laboratory; we are your essential partner in building a safer, healthier future for Lebanon and the region.

LEAF: Analysis you can trust, for a future you can believe in.​​​

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