Safe Supply Confirms NIRLAB Drug Analysis Devices Actively Deployed and Under Field Evaluation by Government Stakeholders

Executive Summary

• Safe Supply Streaming Co. reports that its NIRLAB NIRLIGHT spectroscopy devices are now in active field evaluation by multiple Canadian government agencies, moving beyond demonstration phases.
• The company sold two additional NIRLAB NIRLIGHT units to a First Nations group, expanding adoption within Indigenous communities under its exclusive distribution agreement.
• These milestones support Safe Supply’s strategy to secure institutional procurement and establish the platform as a credible public‑safety technology in Canada.

Key Details

• Pilot Program Progress: Devices have been delivered to federal, provincial, municipal and Indigenous government stakeholders for real‑world testing; the program aims to validate performance, generate field evidence for procurement decisions, and build Safe Supply’s credibility as a technology partner.
• Device Sales to First Nations: Two NIRLAB NIRLIGHT units were sold to a Canadian First Nations group, increasing the company’s installed base in Indigenous communities.
• Technology Capabilities:
• Near‑instantaneous results via iOS/Android app (seconds per sample).
• Non‑destructive near‑infrared spectroscopy; identifies and quantifies up to three substances per sample, including active compounds and cutting agents.
• Portable, battery‑powered design with NIRWeb/NIRCloud data management for remote settings.
• Strategic Impact: Field deployments provide tangible evidence that can feed into formal procurement evaluations by government agencies, potentially leading to larger institutional contracts.
• Quotes:
• “The advancement of our government pilot program into active field evaluation is a key operational milestone for Safe Supply,” – Geoff Benic, CEO.
• “Tools like NIRLIGHT change that equation… we are moving in the right direction.” – Raf Souccar, RCMP Deputy Commissioner (Ret’d), Chairman of the Board.

Notable Quotes

• Geoff Benic, CEO: “Getting devices into the hands of government stakeholders for real‑world testing is how institutional adoption begins. The additional device sales to a First Nations group are a further indication that, at the community level, the case for this technology continues to be made by the results it delivers.”
• Raf Souccar, Chairman: “Tools like NIRLIGHT change that equation… we are moving in the right direction.”

Materiality Assessment

• Non‑Material – Positive (operational update with no immediate financial impact but indicative of future growth potential).