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Biolog Enters the European Diagnostic Market, Bringing 45 Years of Anaerobic Culture Excellence

Medical professionals working in an operating room
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsCE-IVDReady-to-use Media
03 Mar 2026
Biolog, a leading provider of microbial identification and phenotypic characterization tools and services, has announced that both its anaerobic media and anaerobic chambers have received CE marking, clearing the way for broader international use. 

Automated Growth-based Micro Methods for EM, Water, Bioburden and Sterility

Automated Growth-Based Micro Methods
AutomationBioburdenEnvironmental Monitoring
26 Feb 2026
Learn how automated incubation and autofluorescence-based detection can reduce manual workload, improve consistency, and deliver earlier contamination insight across EM, water, bioburden, and sterility workflows.

Accelerate Product Release with a Fluorescence-based Method

Merck EZ Fluo Rapid Detection System
Membrane Filtration
25 Feb 2026
The EZ-Fluo™ Detection System is a fast, fluorescent staining-based technology that delivers microbial detection results in one-third the time of traditional methods, enabling quicker contamination response and faster product release.

Primera Selects Cenevo’s Labguru to Transition from Paper to Digitalized Workflow

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ELN - Electronic Lab NotebookLaboratory Management SystemsLIMS
19 Feb 2026
Cenevo’s Labguru electronic lab notebook and inventory management system has been chosen to transition to a digital workflow, enhancing efficiency and compliance. Labguru's platform integrates various lab management tools, allowing scientists to streamline their research processes.

Thermo Fisher and Datavant Partner to Enhance Real‑World Data Connectivity

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Data Management
19 Feb 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced a strategic data collaboration with Datavant to enhance the connection between real-world data (RWD) and clinical research for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. 

AnalytiChem to Showcase New Product Launches and its Wide-Ranging Lab Solutions at Analytica 2026

AnalytiChem to showcase product launches
ISO 11731 - Legionella
10 Feb 2026
AnalytiChem will showcase its expanded product offerings at Analytica 2026 in Munich from March 24-27. The company will also launch Redipor®  Legionella Plates for microbiological testing and Certified Reference Materials for critical minerals research.

Buy Any 10 Cases of INTEGRA Serological Pipets and Get a Free PIPETBOY GENIUS with Purchase.

PIPETBOY GENIUS
Liquid HandlingPipettes
09 Feb 2026
Get a free PIPETBOY GENIUS when you buy 10 specially priced cases of INTEGRA serological pipets. This offer provides consistent aliquots with a button click, saves time without monitoring graduation markers, and reduces filter changes. 

EP 2.6.7 Update: New Mycoplasma Standards and PCR Assays for Reliable NAT Testing

Labor workflow for European Pharmacopoeia guideline 2 6 7 compliant mycoplasma NAT testing
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsDroplet Digital PCRMycoplasma
09 Feb 2026
The revised EP 2.6.7 introduces defined NAT sensitivity requirements and mandates the use of an external positive control for mycoplasma testing. New mycoplasma standards and PCR assays from Minerva Biolabs support compliant method validation and routine testing.

PharmaLab 2026 - Share your Knowledge and Experience on RMM/AMM

PharmaLab 2026 - Share your Knowledge and Experience on RMM
Artifical IntelligenceATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsEndotoxin
04 Feb 2026
The 14th PharmaLab will take place from 23-25 November 2026 at a new venue in Darmstadt (near Frankfurt Airport) with three pre-conference workshops and several parallel on-site conferences. Become a part of the speaker Team 2026, join the congress and exchange experience with around 600 colleagues.

Spore.Bio Names Dr. Michael J. Miller As VP Bolstering Scientific And Regulatory Strategy

SporeBio Instrument
BioburdenEnvironmental MonitoringSterility Testing
04 Feb 2026
Spore.Bio has appointed Dr. Michael J. Miller as Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, leveraging his extensive experience in microbiology and contamination control to enhance the company's manufacturing quality control platform.

QC Microbiology for Pharmaceuticals - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Solutions shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality control
Special Focus AutomationBioburden
03 Feb 2026
Both Ph. Eur. 5.1.6 and USP <1223> actively encourage validated RMMs over conventional 14-day sterility protocols. But it's not 'One Size Fits All'. Explore the right options here for your processes, whether it's compendial testing or faster time-to-result.

Real-Time Monitoring for Faster QC Microbiology

ScanStation from Interscience for connected microbiology
AutomationImage AnalyserIncubators
03 Feb 2026
Long incubation times delay critical QC decisions. Learn how real-time incubation and automated colony detection can accelerate contamination detection and improve efficiency in pharmaceutical microbiology labs.

Enhancing Data Integrity and Efficiency in Sterility Testing 

Enhancing Data Integrity and Efficiency in Sterility Testing
Sterility TestingWorkflow Optimization
03 Feb 2026
Rapid sterility testing improves patient safety by speeding detection and boosting QC efficiency. BACT/ALERT® 3D and CODEX™ enhance traceability, compliance, workflow productivity, connectivity, and offer ongoing expert support. 

Rapid CFU Detection: Faster Results, Better Manufacturing Control

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Bioburden
02 Feb 2026
IntuGrow delivers fast, actionable CFU results in hours, empowering QC teams to prevent product risks, reduce delays, optimize production, and ensure regulatory compliance

Advancing Sustainable QC with Monocyte Activation Testing

QC ecosystem
Monocyte Activation Test
30 Jan 2026
QC labs face pressure to meet sustainability goals without sacrificing performance. Learn how MAT-based testing supports pyrogen detection - and explore a Lonza webinar with practical insights on overcoming endotoxin masking.

Webinar: Advancing 3-day Sterility Testing for Cell and Gene Therapies

Webinar Advancing 3-day Sterility Testing
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsGene and Cell TherapiesSterility Testing
29 Jan 2026
Join this Symcel webinar to learn about the latest developments in rapid, growth-based sterility testing for cell and gene therapies, enabling release in three days or less through biocalorimetry.

Introducing RiboNAT™: A New Rapid Sterility Test Designed for Super-fast Results

A New Rapid Sterility Test
Sterility Testing
28 Jan 2026
Alpha Laboratories introduces the RiboNAT™ rapid sterility test, leveraging Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAT) technology. This test provides results in just 7 hours, utilizing ribosomal RNA to ensure higher sensitivity (9 CFU/mL) and broad detection of microbes while minimizing false positives.

TRINITY V3 Antibiotic Potency Zone Reader for Cylinder Plate Assays 

Trinity V3
Digital Imaging
28 Jan 2026
Primarily used in pharmaceutical QA/QC microbiology laboratories, the 21 CFR Part 11 compliant TRINITY V3 automates zone reading and calculations for antibiotic potency assays.

Driving Innovation in Pharmaceutical Quality Control

Pharma Quality Control
Custom Quality ControlsEndotoxinMALDI-TOF
26 Jan 2026
bioMérieux supports pharmaceutical manufacturers with fast, reliable QC solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance, helping labs optimize processes and make smarter decisions across their workflows.

bioMérieux Acquires Accellix to Elevate Pharmaceutical QC and Accelerate Advanced Therapies

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ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products
26 Jan 2026
The acquisition strengthens bioMérieux’s Pharmaceutical QC activities and invests in innovative solutions to support the growing advanced therapy market and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Why Microbiology QC Still Defines Pharmaceutical Safety

Microbiology QC
Environmental MonitoringSterility Testing
21 Jan 2026
As pharmaceutical processes become more complex, QC microbiology remains the defining safeguard for patients. But exactly why does dependable, consistent microbiology still matter so much for modern QC labs, and what solutions are available?

Make Puritan Swabs and Test Kits Part of Your Protocol

Swabs
CleanroomSwabs
21 Jan 2026
Puritan® single-use swabs and surface testing kits are designed for use in the most challenging of environments, helping to assure that manufacturing surfaces are clean, free of contaminants, and ready for production.

Ensure Efficacy and Drug Safety in your Pharmaceutical QC Laboratory

Liofilchem quality control
Biological IndicatorsEnvironmental MonitoringGrowth Promotion Testing
21 Jan 2026
Liofilchem offers a wide range of solutions for detecting microorganisms in raw materials, water, air, and final products with its devices for environmental monitoring and product release, preventing microbial contamination.

INTEGRA Launches Lab Evolution Automation Competition

stone age to lab
AutomationLiquid HandlingMultichannel Pipettes
20 Jan 2026
INTEGRA Biosciences is launching the Lab Evolution competition for 2026, aimed at encouraging labs to transition from manual pipetting to automation. The prize includes a personalized automation introduction from INTEGRA experts and a 50% discount on the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot. 

Webinar: Responsible AI Development of Alternative Micro Methods

Webinar
Artifical Intelligence
20 Jan 2026
Gain an understanding of how AI driven alternative micro methods can support environmental monitoring workflows and what’s required to confidently adopt and validate - including real-world insight into evaluation approaches and regulatory expectations. 

New Year, New Culture Media Supplier: Benchmark Cost, Quality and Flexibility

SGL Prepared Media
19 Jan 2026
New year is the perfect time to review your culture media supplier. Benchmark cost-per-result, quality and flexibility with SGL’s UK-made plate and bottled media, UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 QC, validation support and bespoke options.

New Contact Plates with Innovative Condensation Control Design

PMM is your partner for quality and safety
Environmental MonitoringEU GMP Annex 1Locking Petri Dish Lids
14 Jan 2026
Condensation formation in plated culture media can be efficiently reduced but not completely eliminated. PMM has developed contact plates with an improved and innovative design that prevents condensation from dripping from the plates, making contact plates even safer and more user-friendly.    

Important Mycoplasma Updates! European Pharmacopoeia Mycoplasma Chapter Update

Mycoplamsa Reference Standards
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsMycoplasma
14 Jan 2026
The Ph. Eur. Mycoplasmas chapter (2.6.7) updates, effective April 1, 2026, set new quality requirements and acceptance criteria for mycoplasma reference standards. Mycosafe® offers compliant, ready-to-use solutions for accurate testing.

48 Hour Sterility Testing for Faster Pharmaceutical Batch Release

sterility testing
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsBioluminescenceSterility Testing
13 Jan 2026
biotactical delivers a 48 hour rapid sterility test using ATP bioluminescence. It replaces 14 to 21 day compendial testing, shortens batch release timelines, reduces holding costs, and supports fast release of complex and short shelf life therapies including ATMPs.

Reference Standards Improve AAV Production

AAV reference standards
Adeno-associated virus (AAV)
12 Jan 2026
Amsbio announces a new range of well characterized Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) reference standards that enable researchers to significantly improve their AAV production processes. 

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