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Andatech and Abbott Strengthen Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Capability in Malaysia
New affiliation combines Abbott’s global toxicology expertise with Andatech’s 20+ years of workplace drug and alcohol testing experience, with opportunities to expand into additional defined territories.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — August 2026 — Andatech is pleased to announce a new affiliation with Abbott, strengthening its Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing portfolio in Malaysia and providing organisations with access to a broader range of workplace testing solutions.
The collaboration initially focuses on the Malaysian market, with Andatech and Abbott also exploring opportunities to extend the relationship into additional defined territories as the partnership develops.
A key focus of the expanded portfolio will be Abbott’s 12-panel and 4-panel drug testing solutions, providing employers with flexible testing options to support different workplace risk profiles, policies and testing requirements.
Combining Global Toxicology Expertise with 20+ Years of D&A Know-How
Abbott is a globally recognised healthcare and diagnostics organisation with established expertise in rapid diagnostics and toxicology testing.
Andatech brings more than 20 years of experience in drug and alcohol testing, together with practical knowledge of implementing and supporting testing programs across complex and safety-critical workplaces.
Irwandy Tan, Director of Andatech, said the affiliation represents an important step in the continued development of Andatech’s D&A capability across the region.
“We are excited to partner with a highly respected global toxicology and diagnostics organisation such as Abbott.
“Abbott brings significant scientific expertise, quality and innovation in toxicology, while Andatech brings more than 20 years of practical know-how, innovation and experience in workplace drug and alcohol testing.
“Together, we see an opportunity to provide organisations with more than simply a testing product. We want to help customers build effective and sustainable D&A programs that support safer workplaces, stronger compliance and better outcomes for their people.
“Malaysia is an important market for Andatech, and we are also excited to explore how this relationship may develop across other defined territories in the future.”
Supporting Malaysia’s Safety-Critical Industries
The expanded portfolio will support organisations operating in industries where drugs, alcohol and impairment can create significant workplace safety, operational and organisational risk, including:
- Mining, resources and heavy industry
- Oil and gas
- Transport and logistics
- Construction and infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Utilities
- Government and critical services
- Healthcare and community services
- Other safety-critical workplaces
These environments can involve employees and contractors working around vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery and other safety-critical activities.
Effective D&A policies, education and testing programs can therefore form an important part of an organisation’s broader workplace health and safety (WHS) and risk-management framework.
12-Panel and 4-Panel Testing Solutions
The addition of Abbott’s 12-panel and 4-panel drug testing solutions provides Andatech customers with greater flexibility when designing workplace testing programs.
The 12-panel solution supports organisations seeking broader drug-class screening as part of a comprehensive workplace D&A program.
The 4-panel solution provides a more targeted option where an organisation’s identified risks, policies or testing requirements call for a focused screening panel.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Andatech works with customers to understand their workplace, workforce, policies and risk requirements before recommending an appropriate testing solution.
Beyond the Test
For Andatech, effective D&A risk management extends beyond supplying a testing product.
Andatech can support organisations across the broader D&A program lifecycle, including:
- Workplace drug and alcohol testing solutions
- Rapid drug screening technologies
- Breath alcohol testing
- D&A program implementation support
- Testing procedures and workflows
- Workforce education and training
- Digital testing and program management solutions
- Technical and customer support
This solution-led approach is designed to help organisations integrate D&A testing into their broader workplace health and safety strategy while establishing clear, consistent and sustainable testing processes.
The Abbott affiliation further strengthens this capability by combining established toxicology solutions with Andatech’s experience in workplace implementation, technology and ongoing support.
A Platform for Regional Growth
Malaysia represents the initial focus of the affiliation and an important platform for Andatech’s continued growth in Southeast Asia.
As the relationship develops, Andatech and Abbott are exploring opportunities across additional defined territories, potentially extending the combined toxicology, workplace testing and implementation capability into further markets.
The strategic objective is to build a scalable D&A offering combining quality testing technology, workplace expertise, education, implementation and ongoing support.
About Andatech
Andatech has more than 20 years of experience in drug and alcohol testing technologies and workplace solutions.
The company supports organisations with breath alcohol testing, drug screening, workplace D&A programs, training, digital testing management and technical support, with a particular focus on organisations operating in safety-critical environments.
Andatech’s approach is centred on helping customers move beyond the test — from purchasing individual testing products towards establishing effective and sustainable workplace D&A programs.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare company with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and medicines.
Abbott has an established presence in Malaysia and provides a range of diagnostic technologies and healthcare solutions to the Malaysian market.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For media enquiries, partnership information or further information regarding Andatech’s Drug & Alcohol testing solutions, please contact:
Keith Sims
Marketing & Growth Lead
Andatech
E: keith.sims@andatech.com
M: +61 417 286 956
