About ARTION Drug and Alcohol Control System

Profile

Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, ARTION Drug and Alcohol specializes in advanced Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing solutions for the global Shipping and Maritime Industry. Our core focus is the human element, supporting the right of every seafarer to work, operate, and make decisions free from drugs and alcohol, ensuring a safer and more compliant working environment on board vessels. Using a reverse-engineering approach, modern biotechnology, and the latest developments in Molecular Biology, ARTION designed a pioneering Testing System that offers cost-effective, 100% tamper-proof and anti-infringement procedures. Our solutions protect shipowners, managers, crews, fleet operations, cargoes, and corporate reputation, aligning with international maritime safety requirements.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver high-accuracy, high-reliability drug and alcohol testing services while forming strong, long-term partnerships. We continuously invest in innovation, compliance, and scientific excellence, offering services that add measurable value to our customers across the global shipping sector.

Vision

Our vision is to enhance the safety culture of maritime transportation by offering drug and alcohol testing and human-element-related services built on Respect, Integrity, and Credibility. ARTION aspires to support all stakeholders in the shipping industry through solutions that promote safer, healthier, and more reliable vessel operations.

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Environmental Policy

ARTION D&A is fully committed to minimizing environmental impact across all operations. We cooperate closely with local authorities, maritime associations, environmental organizations, and local communities to ensure that our activities do not disrupt ecological balance. By integrating responsible practices and environmental awareness, ARTION strives to operate according to the highest international environmental standards.

Social Responsibility

ARTION Drug and Alcohol actively engages in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by supporting environmental protection initiatives in Greece and worldwide. We perform scientific testing of potable water, soil, seawater, and food products, helping communities assess environmental quality and safety. The results are publicly available, empowering local populations to take informed measures. ARTION also funds molecular testing and environmental research, reinforcing our commitment to public health and sustainability.

Quality Management Policy ISO 9001:2015

PAPALOUKAS & SIA EE – ARTION D&A is dedicated to consistently meeting and exceeding customer requirements, while addressing the expectations of all stakeholders (Δ01-Π01 “Business Operation Framework”). We strictly comply with all legal, regulatory, and maritime-specific requirements, including the sampling, analysis, and interpretation of results for the detection of drugs and alcohol—our primary operational scope (D02-E02 “External Origin of Documented Information”).

Every team member and external partner is responsible for maintaining the high quality of our services.

ARTION ensures this through:

Clear quality objectives (Δ01-Π02 “Table of Quality Objectives”)
Effective training programs (D03-E02 “Employee Training Presumption”)
Efficient internal communication (D01-E03 “Management Review / Quality Council”)
Systematic performance evaluation (Process D06 “Performance Evaluation”)

These pillars support our continuous improvement mindset and reinforce our competitive position in the international shipping industry. ARTION is fully committed to the ongoing enhancement of its Quality Management System, maintaining full compliance with ELOT EN ISO 9001:2015, and ensuring the consistent allocation of resources required for operational excellence.

Certifications and Accreditations of Collaborative Laboratories

ARTION collaborates with certified and accredited laboratories worldwide, holding ISO 9001 certification, ISO 17025 certification or accreditation, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certificates, in full compliance with the requirements and scientific guidelines established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the principles of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the expectations of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). All partner laboratories maintain active participation in inter-laboratory proficiency testing programs and undergo regular audits from prestigious international organizations. Their results are reliable, valid, and safeguarded through Lloyd’s insurance. ARTION further conducts continuous audits of these laboratories, performed by a Professor of Forensics and Toxicology from the Athens University Medical School, ensuring ongoing conformity with all applicable requirements and the scientific validity of the reported results.

Cross-Industry Application of ARTION Solutions

Beyond its core expertise in the maritime sector, ARTION delivers highly specialized and scientifically robust Drug & Alcohol testing solutions to a wide range of industries. Our methodologies maintain the same level of precision, reliability, and anti-infringement integrity, ensuring safety and compliance across diverse operational environments.

ARTION’s solutions can be effectively implemented in:

Road Transport
Rail Transport
Air Transport
Law Enforcement Units
Mining Operations
Oil & Gas Extraction
Construction & Heavy Industry

This cross-industry adaptability enables ARTION to support organizations seeking reliable, scalable, and tamper-proof testing systems that enhance workforce safety and minimize operational risks. → Contact ARTION for tailored solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your industry.

Managing Partner: Konstantinos Papaloukas

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