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Rapid Mycoplasma Testing by Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime

Rapid Mycoplasma Testing
Mycoplasma
25 Mar 2026
Achieve accurate and rapid in-house mycoplasma detection with BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® for the Pharmaceutical Industry - bioMérieux’s automated mycoplasma testing solution - now upgraded to provide robust cybersecurity and effortless data integrity.

PMM Ready-To-Use Media for Aseptic Process Simulation

Your partner for quality and safety in aseptic process simulation
Environmental MonitoringEU GMP Annex 1Media Fill Testing
23 Mar 2026
In response to the strict requirements of pharmaceutical companies for Aseptic Process Simulation (APS), Pharmamedia Dr. Müller GmbH (PMM) has developed customer-focused ready-to-use media solutions for APS with high level of quality, safety and flexibility. 

What’s New with Scan Ai?

Scan Ai automatic colony counter powered by artificial intelligence
21 CFR part 11Colony Counters
23 Mar 2026
Powered by artificial intelligence, the Scan Ai automatic colony counter offers unmatched performance and continuous evolution at the cutting edge of technological developments.

SGL at PDA and Pharmig in Dublin This May

SGL Exhibitions- Dublin 19th-21st May
Artifical IntelligenceEnvironmental Monitoring
23 Mar 2026
SGL will be attending the PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2026 and Pharmig’s Irish Conference and Rapid Methods meeting in Dublin this May, joining industry discussions on visual inspection, pharmaceutical microbiology, contamination control, rapid methods and AI.

Hidden Bacteria in Your Cell Culture? Detect Them in Under 3 Hours

Rapid bacteria detection in cell cultures and ATMPs via real-time PCR
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsCell CultureQuantitative PCR (qPCR)
18 Mar 2026
Bacterial contamination in cell cultures often remains undetected but can compromise results and patient safety. Venor® Bacteria qPCR delivers rapid, highly sensitive detection in <3 hours, identifying even hard-to-culture bacteria for reliable R&D and ATMP workflows.

Strengthening Quality Control Through a Sustainable QC Ecosystem

Rethink your complete QC workflow
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Cell and Gene TherapiesData Integrity
12 Mar 2026
As QC strategies evolve, integrated ecosystems are helping laboratories meet sustainability goals without compromising accuracy, reliability or speed. Discover how coordinated QC solutions support performance, supply security, and confident decision‑making.

Sterisart® and Septum for Both Rapid and Traditional Sterility Testing Methods

Rapid sterility testing methods
Sterility Testing
12 Mar 2026
Rapid sterility testing speeds up product release in pharmaceutical manufacturing, but traditional testing is required by regulators. Canisters with septum enable secure sterility testing and aseptic sampling. Paired with a pump system, they offer validated workflows that meet regulatory standards.

Advancing Rapid Microbial Detection with Celsis® 

Scientst standing next to Charles River Celsis sterility testing equipment
Sterility Testing
11 Mar 2026
Long incubation timelines and increasing regulatory expectations are pushing laboratories to rethink traditional sterility testing. Rapid microbial detection offers a practical path to faster release decisions, stronger data integrity, and scalable validation support. 

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

Rapid CFU detection from IntuBio
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.

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