Safe Supply enters distribution deal with Nirlab

Executive Summary

• Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. has entered into an exclusive Canadian distribution agreement with Nirlab SA to distribute advanced near-infrared spectroscopy drug detection technology to Indigenous communities and reserves.
• The agreement grants Safe Supply exclusive rights for a six-month period to deploy Nirlab’s Nirlight hand-held analyzer and associated software stack (NIRApp, NIRWeb, NIRCloud).
• The partnership aims to provide rapid, non-destructive, point-of-care screening for up to three compounds in a mixture, complementing existing fentanyl test strip programs and supporting safer decision-making in remote and rural settings.

Key Details

• Agreement Type: Exclusive Canadian distribution agreement.
• Parties: Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (Distributor) and Nirlab SA (Swiss innovator in near-infrared spectroscopy).
• Effective Date: September 2, 2025.
• Duration: Six-month exclusive period.
• Target Market: Indigenous communities and reserves across Canada.
• Technology Deployed:
  • Hardware: Nirlight hand-held analyzer (battery-powered, designed for field use).
  • Software: NIRApp, NIRWeb, and NIRCloud (cloud-based data management and mapping).
• Technical Capabilities:
  • Rapid, non-destructive spectral scanning.
  • Identification and purity quantification of up to three substances per sample (including active drugs and cutting agents).
  • Results delivered in seconds via mobile app (iOS/Android).
  • Compatible with powders, crystals, tablets, and plant material.
• Strategic Context: The agreement complements Safe Supply’s existing operations, specifically its wholly owned subsidiary Safety Strips Tech Corp., which produces presumptive fentanyl and drink-spiking detection products.
• Stakeholder Involvement: The initiative is supported by Raf Souccar, RCMP deputy commissioner (retired) and Chairman of the Board, who emphasizes the need for practical, front-line tools to address Canada's toxic drug crisis.

Notable Quotes

• Geoff Benic, CEO of Safe Supply: "This agreement expands the tool kit available to indigenous communities... Adding Nirlab's hand-held technology enables faster, field-based identification that can support safer decision making in community, on reserve, rural and remote settings."
• Matteo Delbruck, Co-CEO, Nirlab: "We're proud to partner with Safe Supply to make our platform accessible where it can have significant impact... Our goal is to put reliable, easy-to-use analytical tools in the hands of those facing the toxic drug crisis on the front lines."
• Raf Souccar, Chairman of the Board: "Communities need practical, front line tools that can detect dangerous substances before tragedy strikes... Safe Supply is helping lead the way by getting innovative, accessible technology to the front lines, including indigenous partners, who have asked for faster, practical drug checking solutions."