Our Lab
Expertise. Innovation. Assurance.
At Unico, we are proud to offer direct access to our in-house chemist, who is available to assist with expert advice, technical problem solving, and the development of bespoke product solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Onsite Facilities
Located within our main manufacturing hub in Falkirk, Central Scotland, our fully equipped laboratory is at the heart of our product excellence. The lab houses advanced equipment for:
- Quality control testing
- Microbiological analysis
- Research and development across a wide range of formulations
- Our experienced team includes dedicated quality control specialists, product development chemists, and is led by our knowledgeable Technical Manager, ensuring all lab operations run to the highest professional standards
Quality Control
Every product, whether manufactured onsite or offsite, undergoes rigorous quality control testing before it reaches our customers. We test for:
- pH levels
- Viscosity
- Moisture content
- Anionic and cationic surfactant concentrations
- Microbial safety via total viable count (TVC)
These checks ensure consistent quality, optimal composition, and microbial safety, so you can trust every batch that bears our name.
Regulatory Compliance
Our lab team remains fully up to date with the latest UK and intern ational regulations, including:
- REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
- Biocidal Products Regulation
- Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) standards
This allows us to ensure full compliance across all formulations and advise our senior management team on strategic decisions. We are also happy to support customers in navigating complex regulatory requirements.
Product Development
We are constantly evolving our product range to stay ahead of market needs and sustainability goals. Our lab develops and refines high-performance formulations for office, commercial, and institutional environments, with a focus on:
- Improving product efficacy
- Reducing environmental impact
- Meeting bespoke client requirements
If you have specific cleaning or hygiene needs that fall outside our current catalogue, we offer custom formulation services to develop a tailored solution just for you.
Future Goals
Our lab is a cornerstone of innovation at Unico, and we see our team not only as a support function but as a strategic asset in our continued growth. Through ongoing investment in both technology and talent, we aim to solidify our position as a centre of specialist knowledge and a leader in product quality and innovation.