What is ISO 9001:2015? ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard that defines the criteria for ongoing enhancement of a QMS. It emphasizes the importance of consistent performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Organizations that adhere to this standard are better equipped to streamline processes, enhance their product and service quality, and ultimately provide a superior […]
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Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) encompasses a set of regulations and quality standards designed to guarantee the safety of life sciences products and uphold process consistency at each stage of manufacturing, control, storage, and distribution. For life sciences firms, adhering to GMPs is a legal obligation. GMPs help reduce common errors such as drug contamination, incorrect labeling, […]
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In today’s fast-paced and demanding scientific and technological landscape, laboratories and research facilities heavily rely on complex instruments and equipment to carry out their work efficiently. These instruments, ranging from analytical devices to automated cryogenic storage systems, are essential for storing valuable samples, completing analysis, managing data, and running experiments. However, to ensure smooth operations […]
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Part Three of our A Practical Guide to Planning a Cryogenic Storage Facility Series In our previous blog post, we uncovered key safety considerations and why monitoring your LN2 facility and storage units is imperative in ensuring the safety of your facility. In this part of our blog series, we lay out the key factors to consider when […]
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Part Two of our A Practical Guide to Planning a Cryogenic Storage Facility Series In our previous post, we covered several key considerations for selecting the appropriate space and equipment when designing your cryogenic storage facility. In this post, we will highlight how to ensure the safety of your facility. Did you know that a proper LN2 monitoring […]
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Part One of our A Practical Guide to Planning a Cryogenic Storage Facility Series Storing biological materials, especially living cells and tissues, can be a complicated process. Improper handling or storage conditions can damage cells, reducing viability and compromising their utility in downstream applications. Keeping specimens below -135°C, the glass transition temperature (Tg) of water, stops all […]
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Safe and efficient storage of samples—whether chemical, biological, or clinical—is an integral, yet sometimes overlooked, part of laboratory work from drug discovery to clinical trials. The goal is straightforward: faithfully preserve materials for later use or analysis. The execution can be notably trickier, especially as collections grow and the tracking and movement of samples becomes […]
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Understanding the subtle difference between extractables and leachables is important when selecting sample storage tubes and polypropylene storage microplates. Both can be present in inferior products due to poor manufacturing techniques, but more importantly they can be avoided entirely. Extractables Extractables are chemical species or compounds that can be extracted from a primary container or […]
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As pharmaceutical and biological research increases, biorepositories are becoming an important component of many research programs. Biorepositories store and catalog biological samples for future use, so it is essential that biorepositories follow current management best-practices and meet stringent regulatory requirements for the handling and use of biological specimens, particularly when human subjects are involved. The […]
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Reliable cold chain of custody management practices maintain the integrity of your sensitive materials, allowing you to produce consistent, top quality products. Whether you are moving an entire lab or just transporting a few samples, you can rely on our experience, skill and equipment to protect your materials and maintain accountability throughout the cold chain. […]
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