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Advancing Sustainable QC with Monocyte Activation Testing

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.

foodproof® Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit

Two babies drinking infant formula and text about Hygiena assay

Cronobacter sakazakii Enterobacteriaceae Salmonella

29 Jan 2026

Infant formula demands thorough testing for pathogens of public concern. ISO-validated, AFNOR certified, and with results in 19 hours, the foodproof® Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit® PCR assay from Hygiena is revolutionising food pathogen testing.

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

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Gene and Cell Therapies Sterility 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

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

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.

Future-Proofing the Diagnostic Ecosystem: Meet at WHX Labs 2026

Ebola virus Mpox Virus

27 Jan 2026

Visitors to WHX Labs Dubai can experience Bioperfectus, Lyofastra PCR kits validated for pathogens such as M-pox and Ebola, and the SAW-48 automated nucleic acid system, which combines high throughput automation with high performance.

Driving Innovation in Pharmaceutical Quality Control

Custom Quality Controls Endotoxin MALDI-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

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.

Collect, Transport, and Preserve Fecal Samples with Puritan^® Fecal Opti-Swab^®

Puritan Fecal Opti-Swab Collection and Transport System

Sample Transportation Self Collection Kits Specimen Transport

22 Jan 2026

The Puritan^® Fecal Opti-Swab^® Collection & Transport System, featuring patented HydraFlock^® flocked swabs, for the collection, transport, and preservation of fecal and rectal specimens used in gastrointestinal diagnostics.

Why Microbiology QC Still Defines Pharmaceutical Safety

Environmental Monitoring Sterility 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

Cleanroom Swabs

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

Biological Indicators Environmental Monitoring Growth 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

Automation Liquid Handling Multichannel 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

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.

MWE Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for FECAL TRANSWAB®

Swabs

19 Jan 2026

Discover how this globally used stool collection and transport system supports reliable microbiological testing with validated performance and room-temperature storage.

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

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.

The Food Safety and HACCP Certification That Advances Your Career

Accreditation HACCP

15 Jan 2026

Earn a CPD-accredited Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP certification in just 2 days. Practical, audit-ready training led by industry expert Sonia Andre. Build real-world skills and credentials that advance your career.

New Contact Plates with Innovative Condensation Control Design

PMM is your partner for quality and safety

Environmental Monitoring EU GMP Annex 1 Locking 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

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Mycoplasma

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.

Webinar: Allergen Management Solutions for Food Manufacturing

Register now for free allergen management webinar

Allergens Food Safety Management System Foodborne Viruses

14 Jan 2026

Learn why allergen management matters and how high-sensitivity Allergeneye™ kits help food manufacturers monitor allergens, reduce risk, and support regulatory compliance through real-world case studies and expert insights

AMR Testing Modules and Surveillance with BIOMIC V3

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Digital Imaging

13 Jan 2026

Helping to combat the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance, BIOMIC V3 from Giles Scientific digitally reads, interprets, and records standard AMR tests. Current surveillance programs sponsored by the US-FDA and CDC rely on BIOMIC V3 systems.

48 Hour Sterility Testing for Faster Pharmaceutical Batch Release

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Bioluminescence Sterility 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.

New Handheld Decapper Boosts Speed and Consistency of 48-Format Tube Handling

Automation Sample Collection

13 Jan 2026

Azenta Life Sciences has introduced the IntelliXcap™ M6 Semi-Automated Handheld Screw Cap Decapper, designed for 48-format external thread screw cap tubes. Allowing users to decap or recap an entire column of tubes quickly while ensuring sample integrity.

Microzone Introduces Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR Assays for Poultry Disease Detection

Image showing Microzone Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR assays for NDV H9N2 and IBV

Avian Influenza Newcastle Disease Quantitative PCR (qPCR)

12 Jan 2026

Microzone has launched the Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR assay range for the detection of NDV, H9N2 and IBV. Designed for poultry disease surveillance, the assays offer reliable molecular detection in a 100-reaction kit format.

Reference Standards Improve AAV Production

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.

Optimize Cell Therapy Safety with PCR Testing Insights

Mycoplasma Sterility Testing

07 Jan 2026

Enhance cell therapy safety with precise PCR solutions. Achieve rapid detection, regulatory compliance, and improved quality control efficiency.

Automating Quality Control Testing for Radiopharmaceutical Production

Radiopharmaceutical product QC test and release using Growth Direct results in as little as 1 day

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation Custom Quality Controls

07 Jan 2026

Radiopharmaceuticals have extremely short shelf lives, require strict aseptic processes, and expose analysts to radiation, making traditional microbiological tests slow, risky, and difficult. Watch the webinar to discover how Growth Direct® technology accelerates TTR and improves reliability.

Join Us at the 4th International Beverages Quality Conference 2026

Event organiser Predictive Microbiology

07 Jan 2026

Join us at the 4th international beverages quality conference 2026 in Lyon the 03rd March 2026 - Join thought leaders, experts, and professionals from across all other the world to share best practices and discuss the future of the Beverages Industry.

Reliable PCR Testing for all Five Hepatitis Viruses with a Single Workflow

Hepatitis PCR

07 Jan 2026

New from altona Diagnostics, the AltoStar® HDV RT-PCR Kit 1.5 (CE-IVD), is a new PCR test for the detection and quantification of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) specific RNA in human EDTA plasma and serum.

Charles River Laboratories and TerraCycle Expand Lab-Grade Plastic Recycling to 9 Markets

Endotoxin Sustainability

06 Jan 2026

Charles River and TerraCycle are expanding the Endosafe® Cartridge Recycling Program to nine markets after a successful beta, giving labs a validated way to recycle used Endosafe cartridges.

Precision PCR for Cervical Cancer Elimination

BioPerfectus seamless HPV detection from home to lab

HPV PCR

06 Jan 2026

BioPerfectus' seamless "Home to Lab" solution features EZicare Pad, an innovative self-sampling solution; a HPV genotyping Real Time PCR kit; and the SAW-96 Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System, which together are accelerating the global elimination of cervical cancer.

50 Years of Culturing Innovation

Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Environments Workstations

05 Jan 2026

Don Whitley Scientific are celebrating their 50th anniversary - a milestone marking five decades of anaerobic innovation, automated microbiology solutions, and global scientific partnerships.

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