B-SAFE: French drink drug detection innovation
B-SAFE: a new generation of detection in beverages
B-SAFE is a connected electronic detector developed by LUEUR and officially distributed by AMA Prévention. It helps professionals quickly analyze a suspicious beverage, obtain an indication via a mobile interface and promptly initiate a safety protocol.
A connected, reusable electronic device
B-SAFE is not limited to a color change on a single-use medium. The device combines a miniaturized sensor, electronic reading and a mobile interface that provides more details about the indication obtained.
This architecture is designed for bars, clubs, festivals, student unions, local authorities, public-access establishments, security teams, first-aid posts and prevention professionals who need to manage a suspicion in a real-world environment: low light, large crowds and the need to act quickly.
What really sets B-SAFE apart
Electronic reading
The result does not rely solely on a visual assessment. The device provides an indication intended to help the team respond.
Mobile application
Connecting to the mobile interface makes it possible to refine the reading and obtain the available details about the type or family of substance detected.
Evolving technology
Service and device updates make it possible to expand the information available and, subject to the manufacturer's validations, the range covered.
French ecosystem
Developed and manufactured in France, with support, technical assistance and after-sales service based in France.
Seven patent applications to protect the technology
LUEUR's documentation highlights 7 patent applications filed with the INPI. This industrial property strategy reflects the scale of the research conducted around the sensor, miniaturization, analysis and connected ecosystem.
A patent application protects an invention or a family of innovations; on its own, it does not replace performance testing or the conditions of use communicated by the manufacturer.
Professor Jean-Claude Alvarez involved in the scientific development
In the project documentation, LUEUR states that B-SAFE benefits from the support of Professor Jean-Claude Alvarez, a professor of pharmacology and toxicology and a recognized specialist in analytical and forensic toxicology in Garches.
This expertise helps provide a scientific framework for development and performance interpretation. However, B-SAFE remains a prevention and decision-support tool: it does not replace a medical diagnosis, official toxicological analysis or forensic evidence.
How does B-SAFE work?
Collect
Dip the designated end into the suspected drink in accordance with the manufacturer's protocol.
Analyze
The device takes its measurement and provides an initial indication within a few seconds.
Interpret
The mobile interface complements the reading with the available detection information.
Protect
Isolate the drink, ensure the person's safety and immediately apply the facility's protocol.
A multi-substance approach, not just anti-GHB
Chemical submission may involve various sedative, medicinal or psychoactive substances. B-SAFE is presented as a broad-spectrum detector, targeting more than 30 substances or families depending on the version and the manufacturer's data.
A tool designed to structure team responses
Bars and clubs
Set up an identified control point and train a designated team.
Festivals and events
Equip prevention, security, or first-aid stations.
Student unions and associations
Strengthen student events with a written, clearly visible procedure.
Local authorities and public venues
Integrate B-SAFE into a broader public protection policy.
The test never replaces ensuring the person's safety
- Do not leave the person alone and move them away from danger.
- Stop consuming and keep the drink if this can be done safely.
- Immediately notify management, security, or the first-aid station.
- Call 15 or 112 in case of drowsiness, confusion, loss of consciousness, or difficulty breathing.
Key answers
Does B-SAFE detect only GHB?
No. B-SAFE is presented as a multi-substance solution covering more than 30 substances or families, depending on the documentation and system version.
Why is the mobile application important?
The device provides a rapid indication. The mobile interface offers an additional level of interpretation of the available information about the type or family of substance detected.
What do the seven patents cover?
LUEUR states that it has filed seven patents with the INPI relating to the technology. They protect innovative elements; they do not replace testing or the device's usage limitations.
Does B-SAFE replace laboratory analysis?
No. B-SAFE is a prevention and decision-support tool. Only samples and analyses carried out in a medical or forensic setting can provide official confirmation.
Who is B-SAFE for?
Primarily for professionals and organizers: bars, clubs, festivals, student unions, local authorities, public venues, security teams, and prevention stakeholders.
Integrate B-SAFE into a professional protocol
AMA Prévention, LUEUR's official distributor, supports organizations with onboarding, deployment, team awareness, updates, and assistance.
Sources and verification method
Writing and documentary review: AMA Prévention editorial team. Last revised: July 24, 2026.
- LUEUR — official presentation of B-SAFE: technology, operation, and data announced by the manufacturer.
- AP-HP — pharmacology and toxicology department at Raymond-Poincaré Hospital: Professor Jean-Claude Alvarez's role and areas of expertise.
- ANSM — prevention of chemical submission: risks, preventive measures, and what to do.
- Le Parisien — independent report on the trials in Garches: context for evaluating the device.
Accuracy: the performance, speed, coverage, and patent data cited in this article come from the manufacturer's documentation. The AP-HP page attests to the functions and expertise of Professor Jean-Claude Alvarez; it does not constitute certification of B-SAFE's performance.
General information article. Performance, substances covered, and conditions of use must be interpreted according to the device version, associated application, and documentation provided by LUEUR. B-SAFE does not replace emergency services, medical advice, or an official toxicological analysis.
