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

PharmaLab 2026 - Share your Knowledge and Experience on RMM

Artifical Intelligence ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Endotoxin

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

Bioburden Environmental Monitoring Sterility 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

Automation Bioburden Environmental Monitoring

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

Automation Image Analyser Incubators

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.

Nipah Virus Antigens and Antibodies

Nipah Virus

Nipah Virus

03 Feb 2026

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic RNA virus, causing outbreaks with high case fatality rates of 40% to 75%. Sino Biological has developed critical NiV proteins and detection antibodies to support vaccine and diagnostic reagent development, including endotoxin-free versions for purity in vaccine research.

Enhancing Data Integrity & Efficiency in Sterility Testing

Enhancing Data Integrity and Efficiency in Sterility Testing

Sterility Testing Workflow 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.

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.

foodProof Salmonella Cronobacter

Two babies drinking infant formula and text about Hygiena assay

Clostridium botulinum Cronobacter sakazakii Enterobacteriaceae

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

Webinar Advancing 3-day Sterility Testing

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

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.

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

WHX Labs Dubai 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

Pharma 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

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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.

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

Microbiology QC

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

Swabs

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

Liofilchem quality control

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

stone age to lab

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

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.

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

FDA cleared swabs

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

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.

The Food Safety and HACCP Certification That Advances Your Career

Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety

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

Mycoplamsa Reference Standards

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

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

sterility testing

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

Azenta 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.

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