Kent Scientific Services
Kent Scientific Services provides scientific and calibration services under the Food Safety Act 1990, The Weights and Measures Act 1985 and The Agriculture Act 1970.
We offer modern facilities, highly qualified staff and a fast and reliable service.
We are one of 4 public analyst laboratories in England. We have 2 public analysts on site, making us well placed to provide a service to local authorities, including port health authorities, as well as private industry.
Kent Scientific Services accreditations:
- UKAS accredited calibration laboratory No. 0352
- UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 1398
- Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Investors in People
- Environmental Management to ISO 14001/2004.
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Analytical services
Food, agriculture, pesticide analysis for local authority enforcement agencies and private industry.
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Calibration services
Weights, measures and temperature calibration for local authorities and private industry.
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Toxicology services
Toxicology service for His Majesty’s Coroners and other professionals.
Contact us
If you are interested in accessing our service, email kss@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 41 51 00.
Our address: 8 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YT. View on Google Maps
- By road - go to Junction 4 on the M20, and head south along the A228 towards Tonbridge. At the second roundabout (marked by an obelisk) turn left into Kings Hill. At the next roundabout turn right. Abbey Wood Road is the second road on the right.
- By rail - there is a direct, hourly service from Victoria to West Malling station. A bus service runs from there, or telephone us and we will collect you.