Calibration Services and Inspection

Calibration Services ITL LABS Pvt.Ltd. Delhi has been a leader in India for the Testing of for 25 years. Opened Branch at Indore, Now offering solutions to customers in Calibration. ITL LABS Pvt.Ltd. Indore is a NABL accredited calibration laboratory as per international standard IS/ISO/IEC 17025. Our calibration laboratory have its precision measuring instruments facilitates for THATMAL, PRESSURE & VACUUM, MASS, VOLUME, RPM & TIME Calibration. A highly skilled staff ensures accurate calibration & measurement of instruments. We offer our valued customers the highest quality services that enable them to achieve better process control and quality systems.   THERMAL MASTER EQUIPMENTS: Calibration Bath & Furnace, Temperature Indicator, SPRT sensor & S type TC RANGE: - 25 to 150°C & 150 to 1200°C CALIBRATION FACILITY: Temperature Indicator with Sensor, Thermocouple, Temperature Sensors, Glass Thermometer, Oven, Furnace, RTD Sensor (Resistance Temp. Detector), BOD Incubator, Temp. Recorder and Scanner, Environmental Chamber (Temp. & RH), Signal Converters, Temperature transmitter, PID Controller, Muffle Furnace, Thermo Hygrometer, Hot and Cold Chamber, Signal Isolators, Milli Volt Temperature Calibrator, Temperature Logger   MASTER EQUIPMENTS: Pressure comparator GE Druck RANGE: -0.8 to 350 bar CALIBRATION FACILITY:- Digital /Analog Pressure Gauge, Vacuum Gauge, Compound Gauge, Pressure Transmitter, Pressure Switch, Pressure Controller   MASS MASTER EQUIPMENTS: Weighing Balance, Standard E2 class Weights RANGE: 1mg to 2000 g weights and balance. CALIBRATION FACILITY: Weight box:-1 mg to 200g F1,F2 Class Weights:- up to 2000g F1,F2 Class Weighing Balance:- 200g to 2000g   VOLUME MASTER EQUIPMENTS: Weighing Balance, Standard E2 class Weights RANGE: 10 µl to 1000ml. CALIBRATION FACILITY: Micropipette, Volumetric Flask, Pipette, Burette ,Measuring cylinder ,beaker & etc. RPM MASTER EQUIPMENTS: Tachometer Contact & Non Contact RANGE: Up to 10,000 rpm. CALIBRATION FACILITY: Tachometer, Centrifuge m/c TIME MASTER EQUIPMENTS: Digital Stop watch RANGE: Up to 24 hour CALIBRATION FACILITY: Stop watch, Wall clock, Timer & Timing device         LUX MASTER EQUIPMENTS: LUX Meter RANGE: Up to 4000 lux CALIBRATION FACILITY: Lux meter, light intensity SOUND MASTER EQUIPMENTS: Digital Sound Level meter RANGE: 150 db ( 1000Hz) CALIBRATION FACILITY: Noise Level Meter, Noise Monitoring Inspection

ITL Labs provides globally coordinated cargo inspection and testing services for high value bulk commodity cargos during critical transportation, custody transfer, and storage operations. We provide inspection services for manufacturers, retailers, traders, governments, and international buyers and sellers of goods and products. We help you ensure your products meet proprietary criteria and industry or government regulations, identify if products and shipments contain non-standard or non-compliant components and materials and minimize defective products, reduce customer complaints and late shipments. Our independent inspection services protect your business interests, help you manage your risk, and ensure quality products are manufactured and delivered to their final destination at the specifications of the customer.

Our industries include

Chemicals  Food & Agriculture Industrial & Manufacturing Medical & Pharmaceutical  Building Products Consumer Goods & Retail Energy Government & Institutions  Minerals Toys, Games & Hardlines

Development of new products

Development of new products

Since its inception, ITL Labs has been maintaining its status as an independent, self-supporting contract research organization. It has been recognized as a pioneer contributor to Indian industry through its efforts with technologically innovative applied research approach. Over the years, the R&D activities of ITL Labs have been expanded covering different areas of materials. The present activities of research involve:

Identification of new product, application, process and technology Development of product, process and technology Improvements in the existing product and process Scale up studies to take up development work from lab scale to commercial scale Cost effective measures either by suggesting alternative route or process of manufacturing of a particular product Rendering technical help in preparation of product, application and safety data sheet for capturing market Providing opinion report on the existing product as well as process Product differentiation etc.

The areas in which R&D is being actively pursued are quite varied from polymers, health care, waste utilization to food, agricultural and herbal products.

Thrust Areas

Pharmaceutical Polymers Composites Organic Synthesis Specialty Chemicals Herbal Products Renewable Resources Waste Utilization Technical Consultancy

Facilities Available

Instruments

Polymers

In view of their versatile properties, / polymers are called wonder materials. They have substituted traditional materials such as metal, glass, wood & concrete either fully or partially in most of the end use applications. Material Science Division has always been involved in contemporary research and has developed, modified & commercialized a number of processes over the years. The main areas in which MSD deals are:

Polymer blends /Alloys Composites Adhesives, coatings & lacquers Healthcare & Bio materials Optimization of polymer processing parameters Scaling up of technologies from lab to pilot scale and eventually commercialization Plastic waste utilization Modification of existing processes and import substitutes

Analysis & Testing of Variety of Materials

Analysis & Testing of Variety of Materials

ITL Labs provides expert Materials Analysis and Testing for Industry, Research, Commerce and more.ITL Labs Analysis and Materials testing laboratories provide analytical and physical testing for a wide range of materials. The global materials analysis lab network provides expertise in the development, processing, characterization and testing of diverse and advanced materials. Materials consulting services are available from experts with years of industry experience.

Materials Analysis Laboratory Services include:

Materials Identification Materials Characterization Structural Analysis Materials Composition Failure Analysis Polymer Failure Analysis  Materials Performance Materials Formulation and Deformulation Chemical Testing and Analysis Chemical Contamination Chemical Analysis Surface Analysis  Materials Treatment Materials Contamination Materials Science Research  Metallurgy Services Metallurgy Failure Analysis and Investigations Microscopy Analysis  Polymers and Plastics Nano-Materials Analysis and Research Flexible Electronics Materials Testing

R & D Specialized Services

Specialized Services of R&D

Apart from conducting research and development in various fields, scientists of Materials Science Division provide following specialized services: Feasibility studies for a new project, product or technology. Adaptation of imported technology · Evaluation of a technology. Product differentiation. Opinion report on product, application, technology, project etc. Status study. Literature survey, market survey.

Quality Assurance

ITL Labs is an ISO-9001 certified Institute for conducting R&D projects related to plastics, textiles and industrial chemicals, inspection, testing, and calibration, environmental protection, irradiation services, studies on toxicology for consultancy and related training. ITL Labs is certified as per ISO-9001 for radiation sterilization of medical devices. ITL Labs has got NABL accreditation in the fields of chemical and biological .

Apart from this, ITL Labs received many national/international recognitions/ approvals from various statutary / legislative bodies. Some of these are listed below:

» MOEF » CPCB » STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARDS » DRUG CONTROLLER OF INDIA » DRUGS CONTROL AUTHORITY : DELHI » AYUSH

ITL Labs has been continuously maintaining the process of upgradation and renewal of approvals/ recognitions after meeting their quality requirements.

The main components of QAD functioning mechanism are :

Impart training to staff to strengthen or updating the competency of the personnel. Conduct the inter/ intra laboratory checks and quality checks. To participate in proficiency testing programmes and to organise PT programmes for quality analysis / testing. To assist in calibration of equipment/ instruments. To organise internal audits to understand non- conformities and to take corrective and preventive actions. To arrange audits by the experts of various regulatory agencies. To organise lectures / seminars / workshops on quality for understanding the scope and enhancing the interaction between the people in the same field. To resolve the customer's complaint / observation. To collect the customer's feed back in order to strengthen Institute's relations with customers. To work for acquiring more approvals / recognitions from new agencies.

Technical Consultancy

Technical Consultancy

Material Science Division has highly competent technical manpower and infrastructure to provide technical consultancy in the following areas: Herbal Products Consultancy for development of extraction procedure of herbal plants for various ingredients. Consultancy for quality control and lab establishment. Consultancy for pilot plant

Process Modification

ITL Labs can provide help in modification of existing processes for:

Yield improvement Cost effectiveness Quality improvement By-product reduction Green technology

Facilities Available

Instrument laboratory ITL Labs has a wide range of state of the art equipment for characterization of polymers, which includes:

Thermal Analysis Instruments

Differential Scanning Calorimeter 910/TA 2100 Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter TA-2910 Thermal Gravimetric Analyser-Stanton Redcroft TG 750/770 SDT-2960 Simultaneous DTA-TGA with Mass Spectrometer Heat Distortion and Vicat Softening Point Apparatus

Instruments For Rheological Properties

Rheocord-RC-90 Torque Rheometer Mixer Module Extruder Module with Single and Conical Twin Screws Haake Rotaviscometer RV-12 & RV-30

Pilot Plant ITL Labs has a rich pilot plant facility housing various processing equipment, which include:

Polymer Processing Equipment Injection moulding Extruder with pelletizer Pipe extrusion line Compression moulding Scrap cutter & grinder Two roll mills for rubber/plastic compounding Polymer dispersion kneader with online pelletizer High speed plastic blender Agglomerator Dispersion kneader

Others ITL Labs has a rich pilot plant facility housing various processing equipment, which include:

Adhesive coating machine Ball mill Stainless steel / Glass lined reactors Vacuum impregnation unit

Study of Microbiological

Microbiological Studies

Microbiology laboratory at ITL labs undertakes quality inspection, Testing and certification for industries associated with raw and processed food, drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and water. The lab is well equipped, with state of the art facilities and experienced scientists. Our lab provides the following services. Thrust Areas Product Quality Certification Projects Consultancy Training

Product Quality Inspection And Certification

Detection Of Pathogens Enumeration of Spoilage Micro-Flora Residual Anti-Microbial Substances Bacterial Enterotoxins Mycotoxins Microbiological Monitoring of Indoor Air Anti Microbial efficacy of nano technology based devices/filters Preservative Efficacy. Disinfection Efficacy

Detection Of Pathogens

Name Of The Pathogens

Escherichia coli Escherichia coli O157 Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus Pathogenic streptococci Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Legionella Campylobacter jejuni Clostridium perfringens Yersinia enterocolitica Bacillus cereus Salmonella Shigella Listeria monocytogenes

Protocols /Techniques Followed

FDA-BAM APHA BIS ASTM AOAC ELISA  Conventional Methods

Enumeration Of Spoilage Microbes

Micro-organisms are ubiquitous in nature. Quality and shelf life of any product depends on presence and nature of micro-organisms contained in it. Under favourable conditions these micro organisms proliferate and result in loss of product quality. Microbiological monitoring is an essential part of quality control. ITL labs plays an important role in testing and certification.

Test Parameters

Standard Plate Count Coliform / Faecal Coliforms Psychrophilic and Thermophilic Aerobic and an-aerobic spore formers Rope Spore Count Anaerobic Bacteria Sulphite Reducing Bacteria Sulphur and Iron Bacteria Yeast and Moulds

Residual Anti-Microbial Substances

Food-producing animals are given antimicrobial drugs for prevention of disease and for their well being. The residues of these antimicrobial drugs remain in and on the body of the animals.

Following anti-microbial residues are being tested at ppb levels using ELISA techniques.

Tetracyclines Sulfonamides Streptomycin Chloramphenicol Gentamycin Neomycin Nitrofurans etc .

Bacterial Enterotoxins

Bacteria produces Enterotoxins as a part of their metabolic activities. Some of them are heat labile while others are heat stable in nature. Even severe food processing treatments can not eradicate these toxicants and may result in food intoxication.

SRI undertakes testing of the following Enterotoxins in food and food products.

Bacillus cereus Diarrhoeal enterotoxins Staphylococcal enterotoxins

Mycotoxins

Mycotoxins are carcinogenic, highly toxic metabolites of fungi like Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium. They are toxic even in trace quantities

Aflatoxins -Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, M1 Fumonisin Deoxynivalenol (Vomitoxin) Ochratoxin A Zearalenone T-2 toxin etc.

Monitoring of Indoor Air

ITL labs carries out air-monitoring studies for presence of microbes. Services are provided in the following areas

Storage Godowns Hotels/Restaurants Food Processing/Packaging Areas Clean Rooms/Clean Air Devices Operation Theatres and Intensive care units in hospitals

Preservative Efficacy

Nanotechnology In pharmaceutical, herbal and cosmetic formulations, various anti-microbial substances are added to arrest microbial activity and extend shelf life of the products. The effectiveness of these substances are evaluated as per USP protocols. Selection of challenge micro-organisms include gram positive and gram negative bacteria, spore formers, yeast and fungi.

Disinfection Efficacy

The Phenolic and non-phenolic type disinfectants are being tested for their germicidal value as per National and International protocols.

Study of Environment

Environment Studies

ITL Labs is having wide experience in execution of mega projects in the area of environment all over the country. More than 100 projects have been successfully executed during last 5 years. ITL Labs is well equipped with sophisticated & versatile analytical instruments & having updated technology for various analytical applications in the field of environment. ITL Labs is having well qualified professionals exhibiting expertise in respective areas. Laboratories of ITL Labs are recognized by Ministry of Environment & Forest Control ( MOEF)

ITL Labs provides a wide range of services including :

Monitoring & testing of Atmospheric Air; Process Emissions; Water; Wastewater; Solid Waste; Toxic & Hazardous Wastes; Noise & Vibration etc. Complete Arrangement for Testing of Industrial Gases. Site Survey & Industrial Risk Assessment including Disaster Management; Hazardous Management etc. Biological & Socio - economic studies. Environmental Impact Assessment. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) & Environmental Audits. Micro meteorological Data. Dispersion Modeling. Estimation of Priority Pollutants in Environment. Water & Waste Water Studies Characterization of water to assess its suitability for specific uses viz. Human Consumption Irrigation Purpose Building Construction Recreational Purpose Industrial Applications Evaluation Studies The performance evaluation studies include Water treatment plants Effluent treatment process Water purification equipment Storage vessels Water testing kits Corrosion Inhibitors Special Studies in Water Characterization of Bottled Mineral Water Sea & Coastal Waters Base -line Data for Desalination Plants Wastewater Streams - Total Pollution Load Survey Base-line data for Common Effluent Treatment Plants for Industrial Estates. Prediction of Corrosive & Scaling Tendencies of Waters Evaluation of Corrosive Rates of Waters on Metals Under Static & Dynamic Conditions. Setting-Up of Captive Water Laboratory Wide Experience in Setting-up of Captive Laboratories & Captive Building for Effective Quality Control of Water & Wastewaters.    AIR & EMISSION STUDIES Ambient Air Quality Stack Emissions Fugitive Emissions Testing of Industrial Gases Performance Evaluation of Pollution Control Systems Certification of Pollution Load Indoor Air Quality Incineration performance Evaluations Toxicity index of combustible materials SOIL CHARACTERIZATION Physical tests - Bearing capacity; Shear Strength; Standard penetration tests etc. Soil reclamation, Salinity studies & remedial measures. Heavy metals, pesticides & soil microbes. Soil fertility & micro-nutrients suitability for different types of crops. SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION Categorisation of wastes Leechability behaviour Recycling & reuse options Suitability for landfills & composting Incineration studies of wastes.

Calibration and Certification in Analytical method

Certification After an extensive array of global accreditations, recognitions, and agreements, ITL Labs introduces SYSTEM PLUS (a wing of ITL LABS Pvt. Ltd.) which provides certification services for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and suppliers in the global marketplace. Product certification (the end result of a successful conformity assessment) is required before products may be sold in a particular market. This is usually demonstrated via a market-specific certification mark on the product itself. Examples of these certifications performed by ITL Labs include Toy Safety Certification and more.   Additionally, ITL Labs can help ensure a smooth customs clearance by providing necessary certification to meet individual country standards when importing and exporting. ITL Labs has relevant inspectors trained to inspect every consumer market imaginable from Textiles and Apparel Footwear Leathergoods and Luggage Accessories Appliances and Electronics Home Furnishings and Furniture Toys, Games, and Premiums  Food  Healthcare and Beauty Products Chemicals  Calibration

Calibration! What is it ? A set of operations, performed in accordance with a definite procedure, that compares the measurements performed by an instrument to those made by a more accurate instrument or a standard for the purpose of detecting and reporting, or by adjustment, errors met in the instrument tested. Purpose of Calibration To ensure readings from an instrument are consistent with other instruments and to determine the accuracy of the instrument i.e. that it can be trusted for its observed/displayed measured value.

The value of calibration for industry

To ensure that products are manufactured to specifications. To demonstrate that the industry operates a quality system and technically competent and are able to generate technically valid results. To increase quality & value of product. The calibrated measuring instruments (working standards) have the assurance of an unbroken chain of national/international measuring standards.

What is Traceability ?

Property of the result of a measurement or related to stated references, usually national or international standards, through an unbroken chain of comparisons all having stated uncertainties.

Why measurements must be Traceable ?

Traceable measurements ensure the uniformity of manufactured goods and industrial processes. To support equity in trade as well as compliance to regulatory laws & standards. Essential to the development of technology. To provide traceable calibration of test and measurement equipment is an ISO-9001 requirement(Purpose: With an eye to provide safety and fitness for use) to ensure that the products manufactured in one country will be acceptable in another on the basis of agreed to measurement standards, methods & practices) Provides users with assurance of the confidentiality, validity and accuracy of the data provided while testing.

Uncertainty- How accurate are your measurements ?

It is a measure of the quality of a measurement & provides the means to assess & minimize the risks and possible consequences of poor decision. (A measurement with a stated uncertainty can be compared to others) (Measurements are traceable when they can be related to recognised measurement system through an unbroken chain of comparisons each with stated uncertainties.)

Calibration Interval-Validity Period.

Validation is usually nominal maximum period between two successive calibrations. The validity period is generally considered to be maximum appropriate, provided

The equipment is of good quality and is of proven adequate stability. If any suspicion or indication of overloading or mishandling arises, the equipment will be checked immediately and thereafter at frequent intervals until it can be shown that stability has not been impaired. The extension of validity period is based on factors such as history of stability, frequency of use, accuracy required, ability of staff to perform regular checks and successful participation in proficiency testing programs. It is the responsibility of the testing authority to provide evidence that its calibration system ensures that confidence in the equipment can be maintained.

Adequate records of the test data must be maintained over a period of time to draw support for extension of validity period.

Calibration Measurement! How ?

Verifying the performance of the test instrument which involves applying a standard value to the instrument and observing how it behaves. Adjust the response of the instrument, wherever possible(After verifying response, reset, adjust/correct the instrument via internal control which in normal course is not accessible) Obtain correction factor for the test instrument.(Accordingly correction factors/calibration constants are calculated & incorporated in measurements)

ITL Labs Calibration Laboratory provides valid and accurate measurements using updated standards having unbroken chain of traceability to National and International Standards.

ITL Labs- CALIBRATION SERVICES

THERMAL          MASS Glass Thermometer Dry & Wet Thermometer Digital Temperature Indicators/Controllers Temperature Recorders Weights Analytical Balances

Analytical Method Development

Analytical Method Development What are the capabilities of ITL Labs in method development ? ITL Labs has the trained expertise and all the state-of-the-art-facilities required for developing new methods of analysis for all kinds of components in different complex matrices. The methods developed by ITL Labs can be used by other laboratories. The capability of ITL Labs in this area has been acknowledged by the international bodies concerned with the quality standards and systems.  Method Validation / Evaluation Method validation is the process of documenting or proving that : Analytical Method provides analytical data for the intended use   Why is analytical method validation required ? Method Validation is required for the following reasons » Assuring quality and achieving 3 a levels » Achieving acceptance of products by the international agencies. » Mandatory requirement purposes for accreditation as per FDA , ISO 9001 & 17025 guidelines » Mandatory requirement for registration of any pharmaceutical product or Pesticide formulation » Validated methods are only acceptable for undertaking proficiency testing.   What are the various parameters studied for Method Validation ? For validation the developed method is subjected to following studies : » Precision / Reproducibility » Accuracy » Linearity » Specificity / Selectivity » Limit of detection » Limit of quantitation » Robustness / Ruggedness   Analytical Method Development is required for : » Herbal Products » New process and reactions » New molecules » Active ingredients (Macro analysis) » Residues (Microanalysis) » Impurity Profiling » Component of Interest in different matrices   What does analytical methodology consist of ? An Analytical Methodology consists of the following » Techniques » Method » Procedure » Protocol   What does analytical methodology provide to an analyst ? » The required data for a given analytical problem » The required sensitivity » The required accuracy » The required range of analysis » The required precision i.e. the minimum requirements which essentially are the specifications of the method for the intended purpose: To be able to analyse the desired analyte in different matrices with surety and certainity. Training

ITL's  employees consist of a unique blend of seasoned professionals, young, qualified and enthusiastic researchers/analysts and capable support staff. ITL’s employees are its greatest strength and intellectual property. As staff strength is the critical factor for ensuring success, Human Resource Department at ITL aims at enhancing employees' caliber by imparting training, in-house as well as from outside sources. Training programmes are conducted at ITL on a regular basis where faculties are sometimes from within the Institute and also invited professionals from external sources. The Experts of ITL Labs conduct specialised training programmes on behalf of various organisations in different fields of Science and Technology. The scientists also undertake several projects related to social sectors wherein extensive training is provided to the various agencies for the development of rural sectors.

Training Needs

Training needs of the ITL Labs staff are assessed on a continuous basis. The assessment is done at individual as well as organisational level. An annual Training Calendar is prepared at the beginning of the Financial Year, through personal discussion with the Laboratory Incharge, Divisional Head and the Director. The feedback is provided by the Trainee and the Divisional Head reports about the effectiveness of the training.

Induction Training Programmes

Under Induction Training Programmes, all the new employees in the Institute are provided training. Every new employee is put under a senior colleague capable of providing support, advice and help to provide certain basic inputs that would help him/her in functioning effectively. Orientation programmes are also carried out for new employees.

Specialised Instrumentation

Depending upon aptitude, employees are also imparted training on operating the sophisticated instruments like FTIR, GC, HPLC, GCMS , ICP,AAS etc.

External Training

From time to time ITL Labs sends employees to attend specialised courses/workshops to attain proficiency in their respective fields. The employees are also encouraged to attend seminars/conferences etc to update their knowledge.

Practical Training To Students From Academic Institutions

ITL Labs  has memorandum of understanding signed with various Universities and Institutes of Technology in the country for exchange of research programmes and joint research projects. ITL is associated with various academic Institutions all over India for providing training facilities to their graduate and post graduate students. The students are required to complete a project and prepare a report as part of the practical training/project, which is an integral part of their curriculum.

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What are Dashboard of Things Potions?

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Test Microbiology in Market

Microbiology Testing Technologies Market - Global Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2023

Microbiological tests comprise the studies of various types of microbial products such as bacteria, yeast, fungus, viruses and their effects on patient population. These products provide an array of experimental approaches (i.e. synthesis and sequencing) to either modify a biological system or mimic it. Microbiology testing technologies enables to examine presence of pathogenic micro-organisms or their metabolites by means of micro-biology techniques.

Microbiological testing technologies have wide area of application in the field of healthcare (e.g. syphilis, tuberculosis, gastrointestinal tests), food industries (e.g. food safety testing) and environmental industries (e.g. environmental testing). The foremost objective to use microbiology testing technologies is to understand human diseases (e.g. cancers, genetic diseases and others) better than before and identify new molecular targets to facilitate drug discovery.

Rising incidences of infectious and sexually transmitted diseases globally will drive the market of microbiology testing. In addition, technological advancements have made microbiology tests faster and more accurate that increases the use of these tests and hence drives the growth of the market. Additionally, wide application areas of microbial test in the field of healthcare, energy and environment will further increase the uptake of nicrobiology technologies hence drives the market growth of microbiology testing technologies.

Moreover, introduction of new tests by key players will further drive the growth of microbiology testing technologies market globally. For example, in February 2012, BioControl Systems launched a new Non-O157 Shiga Toxigenic E.coli (STEC) test. This test is different in that it has advanced the techniques associated with food microbiology and molecular technology. More importantly, it aids in the quicker and more efficient detection of the non-O157 serotype of E.coli. Thus, such innovative launches by key players attract new customers to use microbiology tests and technologies and will consequently drive the growth of the market. However less specific actions of microbiology tests will restrain the growth of microbiological testing technologies market. In addition, insufficient regulatory framework and guidelines and high cost of microbial products will restrain the growth of microbiology testing technologies market.

The market of microbiology testing technologies can be segmented into:

By Technology

-Rapid microbiological methods
-Antibiotic resistance detection
-Bio-fuel technology

By End Users

-Clinical application
-Non clinical application

Geographically, the most dominant region in the global microbiological testing technologies market is North America. The region’s leading position can be mainly ascribed to the presence of key players headquartered and/or operational in this region; many of these players offer an expansive portfolio of microbiological tests and technologies. Europe, which is the second-largest regional market for microbiology testing technologies, also holds promising opportunities.

Consistent advancements in the field of molecular diagnostic tests, such as the genetic probe test, for instance, coupled with positive initiatives by governments for the development of the field of microbiology will help stimulate advances in microbiology technologies. This will prove beneficial for the market’s growth in Europe. For example, in March 2012, Abbott Laboratories obtained the CE Mark approval in the European Union, which allowed it to market PLEX-ID. This instrument features advanced molecular diagnostic technology which makes it suited for detecting and identifying a broad range of microbes. With such new launches and approvals by government authorities, the uptake of microbiology testing technologies will eventually increase and lend support to the market’s growth.

In addition to traditional markets, countries in South-East Asia along with India and China are regarded as rapidly developing markets for microbiological testing technologies because of increasing acceptance of microbiology tests and technologies by biotechnology companies and others.

Various key players actively participating in this market are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Gen-Prove, Inc., Agrivida, Inc., Agilent Technologies, Inc., Biosearch Technologies, Renewable Energy Group, Inc., ATG: biosynthetics GmbH, Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc., PSS Precision System Science, BioControl Systems and others.

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Today Pharmactical Manufacturing

Manufacturing gets no respect. Big pharmaceutical companies are easy targets of the media. Someone should do something to fix that.

These are some of the things I hear from pharmaceutical manufacturers every day. Many professionals believe that our industry gets a bad rap, and I think they’re right.

Our industry has created some of its own problems, of course, and must do more to, for example, ensure product quality and supply chain safety, improve manufacturing efficiency, and always put the patient first. If not, our image will continue to suffer in the eyes of the public.

But much of the criticism we face stems from the importance of the work we do. Our industry makes products that are life-changing, life-sustaining, and impact hundreds of millions of people worldwide. When the cost of a drug increases or there are problems with a new medication, the public feels the consequences. In these cases, it’s a natural reaction to search for someone or something upon which to assign blame. Often, it may appear to the public that pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals don’t take their responsibility to manufacture drugs safely and cost-effectively as seriously as I know they do.

The challenges facing pharmaceutical manufacturing have increased dramatically as well. Today’s pharmaceutical engineers and manufacturers face economic and regulatory pressures, accelerating costs, technology changes, and the need to constantly adapt their business models. The advent of biologics, more widely distributed supply chains, and many other influences demand greater investment; better integration of product, quality and manufacturing design; and greater industry collaboration overall. Quality controls, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and root cause analyses that were once more straightforward are highly complex today, and the industry could benefit from agreement on how to use and apply technology to achieve greater gains in all areas, including quality and safety. 
 
Collaboration between Industry and Regulators

Organizations like ISPE work to address these very real issues every day. But we can do more. The industry must find ways to elevate our use of new technology and to sustain a dialogue between companies, technical experts, scientists and regulatory representatives that results in a shared approach to removing barriers to technology utilization and change. Relationships between industry, supply networks and regulatory agencies need to become more collaborative in the application of science and risk-based approaches for the development and manufacturing of new products.

Industry and regulatory leaders should openly discuss how to leverage new quality and manufacturing processes and how to capitalize on advancements in IT technology, such as cloud-based systems, to effectively manage data that will enhance productivity and quality. We need more dialogue about the use of advanced technologies—particularly those already proven successful in other industries—to enable improvements in production and transparency in more pharmaceutical companies.

When we hear other manufacturing industries discussing quality and data solutions that are driving decision-making, we need to be at the forefront as well, discussing how these new best practices can help advance the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.  

Our Responsibility

In an industry that faces huge levels of risk each day, change comes slowly—but it does come. Pharmaceutical manufacturers perform extraordinarily complex research, sophisticated testing, and compliance work.

Consumers won’t ever know the complexities of our industry or how many organizations worldwide touch a single drug as it is developed, tested, validated, manufactured, distributed and delivered to them. They won’t know that tens of thousands of people are dedicated to meeting their expectations of an ongoing pipeline of new, better and less costly medicines and vaccines or that this development work has a price tag in the billions, involving highly complicated processes.

But they know when a new drug saves lives, prolongs life or lessens pain.

With great power comes great responsibility. The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry knows what challenges we face. We must now be ready and able to meet them.