We do not ask institutions to take our word for it. DrugLab118's detection technology has been independently tested, compared against GC/MS laboratory reference methods, and reviewed by external bodies — from national customs authorities to police forces. Every claim we make is substantiated by data you can cite in procurement, reference in policy submissions, and use in evidence.
This level of published evidence is not the standard in this market. It is ours.
The Drink Detective benzodiazepine strip achieves 97–100% agreement with GC/MS laboratory analysis — the forensic reference method.
Tested against 90+ non-drug compounds with zero false positives — analytical specificity that holds up under scrutiny.
Detection confirmed across 22 benzodiazepines including Rohypnol, plus all amine-based illicit substances and fentanyl with nine analogues.
Validated across 50+ named beverages — with specific detection thresholds documented per drink.
| Evidence type | DrugLab118 | Nearest competitor |
|---|---|---|
| GC/MS comparison data published | ✓ 97–100% agreement | ✗ Not published |
| Cross-reactivity testing (non-drug) | ✓ 90+ compounds, zero false positives | ✗ Not published |
| Beverage compatibility | ✓ 50+ beverages | ✗ Not published |
| Detection specificity by compound | ✓ Full table, with concentrations | ✗ Not published |
| Years operating in this market | 25 years (est. 2003) | 2–4 (post-2021 entrants) |
*Competitor data based on publicly available website information, audited March 2026.
External laboratories, customs authorities, and police forces have independently evaluated DrugLab118 technology. The documents below are available to support institutional evaluation and procurement.
The final report from a police-led drink-spiking detection trial conducted across Plymouth's night-time economy — DrugLab118 technology deployed in a real operational policing context.
Request access →Field test results from the Dutch customs authority evaluating DrugLab118 detection technology in an operational border-enforcement setting.
Request access →A third-party laboratory evaluation of Drink Detective's detection performance, conducted independently of DrugLab118.
Request access →A detailed technical review of the DRUGLAB amine-detection chemistry and its performance characteristics, prepared by the manufacturing laboratory.
Request access →Forensic imaging documentation supporting the detection methodology. Available to institutional buyers on request as part of the full evidence pack.
Request access →We provide complete GC/MS comparison data, compound specificity tables, and per-beverage detection thresholds for institutional evaluation.
Request the evidence pack →The Home Office is actively researching which commercially available detection kits work — and which do not. DrugLab118 is the company that publishes the data to answer that question. Our evidence is structured so that procurement officers, welfare directors, and policy teams can cite it directly.
We will walk your procurement, welfare, or policy team through the data and what it means for your institution.
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