GreenHill Laboratories

25/11/2025

Standing with our farmers

Our hearts and solidarity go out to every farmer, family, and worker affected by the current foot and mouth disease virus outbreak. This crisis threatens not only livelihoods but the resilience of an entire industry that feeds nations and sustains communities.

We recognize the immense courage it takes to battle daily uncertainty, protect herds, and uphold food security under such pressure. To all farmers: your perseverance embodies strength and hope.

At GreenHill Laboratories, we are grateful for the support of Ecowize, who have supplied a foot bath at our laboratory to strengthen disinfection control. Their contribution underscores how collaboration across sectors can help safeguard both agricultural and scientific spaces.

As an industry, we must rally together—supporting containment efforts, sharing knowledge, and affirming that no farmer stands alone.

Let’s amplify their voices, honour their work, and commit to building a future where resilience and solidarity define agriculture.

admin@greenhilllabs.co.za | www.greenhilllabs.co.za | 033 343 1844

21/11/2025

Today, we dressed in black and stood in silence.

For 15 minutes, the GreenHill Laboratories team set aside our colours to honour the women of South Africa whose lives were stolen by gender-based violence. In prayer, meditation, and reflection, we remembered them and stood with survivors.

Together with Women For Change and the G20 Women’s Shutdown, we call on government, industry, and society to act with urgency. Gender-based violence must end.

Because a nation without its mothers, sisters, and daughters is unimaginable.

13/11/2025

World Quality Day 2025

At GreenHill Laboratories, quality isn’t something we switch on for audits or inspections.
It’s the quiet discipline behind every pipette, every protocol, every client call.

It’s the reason we triple-check results before they’re released.
The reason we challenge ourselves to improve, even when things are already working.
The reason our clients trust us—not just once, but again and again.

Today, we honour the standard that defines us.
Not just in documents, but in decisions.
Not just in systems, but in spirit.

Here’s to the teams who make quality a lived reality.
Every day. Every sample. Every result.

11/11/2025

Disinfectant Efficacy Testing That Meets You Where You Operate

At GreenHill Laboratories, we don’t just test—we co-design. Your cleanroom, your surfaces, your textiles, your compliance goals. We build protocols around your reality.

Whether you're governed by USP , EP 5.1.1/5.1.4, or ISO/SANS standards, our team delivers bactericidal, fungicidal, sporicidal, and virucidal assurance with precision and clarity. From suspension and surface tests to fogging efficacy and antimicrobial textiles, we validate what matters most to your facility.

Medical, veterinary, pharmaceutical, and beyond—we cover:
- USP , EP 5.1.1/5.1.4
- SANS 51276, 51650, 54476, 53704, EN 1656, EN 17272
- AATCC 100 for antimicrobial textiles
- EN 16616 for laundry disinfection
- Custom protocols for niche applications

Whether you're scaling up, auditing down, or just need peace of mind, GreenHill delivers compliance with confidence. Because your products deserve more than generic validation—they deserve targeted assurance.

We’re at the A3P x basan South Africa Cleanroom Congress this week. Let’s talk about how we can support your facility’s next step.

admin@greenhilllabs.co.za | www.greenhilllabs.co.za | 033 343 1844

01/10/2025

Spring sunshine, great swings, and even better company!

GreenHill Laboratories proudly hosted Hole 7 at the Hilton Pre-Primary School Golf Day this past Friday. It was a pleasure reconnecting with clients and meeting new faces on the course.

Well played to all the teams — what a glorious day out in the KZN Midlands!

24/09/2025

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦

Historically, today was a day we honoured the legacy of King Shaka Zulu, who united the Nguni clans into the mighty Zulu nation — a powerful reminder that unity can achieve great things. This unity and his leadership helped defeat the great British Empire, proving that strength lies not in size, but in solidarity.

This message still echoes across our country, as we strive to live out our national motto: “Unity in Diversity.” We are stronger together.

At GreenHill Laboratories, we live this every day. Our 30-strong team works in harmony — across departments, disciplines, and backgrounds — to deliver excellence, innovation, and partnership. It's the diversity of our team, united in a common goal, that brings about our performance. We’re proud to be your trusted partners in science and service.

Let’s celebrate our heritage — and the power of unity in our communities, workplaces, and hearts.

admin@greenhilllabs.co.za | www.greenhilllabs.co.za | 033 343 1844

22/09/2025

Behind the scenes, we’ve been anything but quiet!

Between financial audits, SANAS assessments, two major client audits, and a string of special projects, our team has been fully immersed in the work that matters most.

But we did manage to sneak in something special:
We sent our Laboratory Administrator, Sydney Fardella, to represent GreenHill Laboratories at the SAAFoST Congress at the CSIR — right in the middle of our SANAS assessment!

Sydney connected with suppliers, met current clients, and introduced GreenHill to new faces in the food science community. Thank you, Sydney, for flying the GreenHill flag with such professionalism and energy!

We’re proud of the work happening both inside and outside the lab.

admin@greenhilllabs.co.za | www.greenhilllabs.co.za | 033 343 1844

03/09/2025

🌱 GreenHill Laboratories | Strategy in Action

Last Friday, fresh off our successful SANAS re-assessment, our Leadership Team gathered at the tranquil Gateside Guesthouse for a full-day strategy workshop—facilitated by the insightful Johnny Black, with support from William Gearing and Jess Baines.

Together, our Managers and Department Team Leaders took a deep dive into our 2026 Vision—assigning targets, actions, and KPIs to drive measurable impact across every department. But more than that, we paused to reflect on our core Concept and Belief as a company: Why we exist, who we serve, and how we show up.

At GreenHill, we believe in clarity, compliance, and client-centric innovation. Our mission is to deliver trusted, accredited services that empower our clients—and our strategy is now supercharged by the Epic platform (https://www.epicit.com/).

💻 From live dashboards and KPI scorecards to risk registers, project tracking, and 360° reviews, Epic equips us with the tools to turn vision into velocity. It’s more than a platform—it’s a strategic partner that helps us stay accountable, agile, and aligned with our purpose.

📊 With Epic, we’re not just setting goals—we’re building a culture of excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Here’s to the next chapter of growth, collaboration, and impact.



https://www.epicit.com/Blog/BlogContent.aspx?BPID=5ea5e556-504a-4ee1-ae58-a2ec9e09abbc

02/09/2025

🎉 GreenHill Laboratories: Five Years, One Big Milestone 🎉

Just under five years ago, our 7-person team faced our first SANAS assessment in the midst of a global pandemic.

Last week, with a 30-strong team and five years of growth behind us, we welcomed SANAS back for our re-accreditation assessment. Four expert assessors spent three full days reviewing every detail of our management system and technical competencies.

We’re proud to share that GreenHill Laboratories has been recommended for continued SANAS accreditation! ✅

The assessors praised our team’s professionalism, system integrity, and the seamless flow of the assessment. This is a testament to the dedication and excellence of every GreenHill staff member—technical and administrative alike.

Special thanks to:
🌟 Kate Keil, our QA Manager, and Dr Tashiana Beharielal, our Laboratory Manager – for leading our preparation with precision and care
🌟 Mbali Msane, Kiosha Bhikraj, Kiara Bhikraj & Beverley Williams – our brilliant Technical Signatories

This milestone marks more than compliance—it reflects our commitment to quality, collaboration, partnership and sector leadership.

Here’s to the next chapter of growth and impact. 💚

01/09/2025

A New Chapter Begins!

We’re excited to share that GreenHill Laboratories Cape has officially rebranded as OmiQU Laboratories — now a fully independent laboratory, ready to chart its own course with clarity, confidence, and scientific excellence.

Congratulations to the OmiQU team on this bold step forward! Independence is a milestone worth celebrating, and we’re proud to see the GreenHill Cape team evolve into a dynamic, standalone brand.

While OmiQU Laboratories now operates independently, the connection between GreenHill and OmiQU remains strong. Our teams share a deep respect for quality, innovation, and client service — and we look forward to continued collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual support as both labs grow and thrive.

Here’s to new beginnings, enduring partnerships, and a future full of possibility.

For more information or to get in touch with OmiQU Laboratories:
Email: admin@omniqulabs.co.za
Phone: 021 773 0323
Website: www.omniqulabs.co.za

25/08/2025

We recently asked our clients, big and small, how are we doing. Their feedback? Uplifting, energizing, and a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

Here are just a few of the comments that made our day:
🧪 “You’re doing everything right—never have to worry when sending samples to GreenHill.”
📞 “Amazing communication skills. Always willing to go above and beyond.”
🚚 “Your driver’s demeanour—he represents you well.”
📊 “Service and communication are excellent. Results are clear and easy for our Quality Team to understand.”
🤝 “Personal contact and relationships in ANY BUSINESS are crucial. You are excellent in this regard.”
💡 “Availability to discuss and advise on complex situations—communication and feedback are great.”
🧪 “You’re doing everything right—never have to worry when sending samples to GreenHill.”

From technical precision to personal connection, your words fuel our commitment to excellence. And yes—we’ve heard your suggestions too. Our team is already working on improvements to serve you even better.

Thank you for trusting GreenHill Laboratories. 💚

Who is your laboratory partner?

admin@greenhilllabs.co.za | www.greenhilllabs.co.za | 033 343 1844

21/08/2025

🔬 Brucellosis testing: more than a result—it’s a responsibility.

This Plaas Media AgriOrbit article by Deon Gallus of the Dairy Standard Agency
captures the real-world complexity of brucellosis diagnostics—and it’s a conversation we’re proud to be advancing.

At GreenHill Laboratories, we currently offer SANAS-accredited Milk Ring Testing (MRT)—but we’re not stopping there.
We’re actively engaging with industry representatives to bring more advanced, reliable MRT techniques to South Africa, ensuring our clients benefit from global best practices and evolving diagnostic precision.

✅ What we stand for:
• Technical excellence rooted in compliance and clarity
• Rigorous sample handling and cold chain protocols
• Contextual reporting that empowers informed decisions
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

⚠️ What we help clients navigate:
• Misleading results due to mastitis, vaccine interference, or poor sampling
• Regulatory complexity and herd-level consequences
• Administrative delays—we’re digitizing to streamline
• Confusion around results—we educate, not just report

📖 Read the full article https://agriorbit.com/brucellosis-testing-more-than-a-result/ and see why responsible testing is about more than just results—it’s about protecting reputations, livelihoods, and livestock.

admin@greenhilllabs.co.za | www.greenhilllabs.co.za | 033 343 1844

Brucellosis is widely regarded as a serious threat to livestock producers in South Africa. Dr Mark Chimes shared his expertise.