A Guide to Maintaining an Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer
Ultra-low freezers are an essential piece of lab equipment—and for good reason. They play a critical role in preserving and storing biological samples at temperatures…
ASTM D1193-24: Reagent Water
Since the primary goal of every laboratory is to produce accurate and reliable results, assuring the quality of reagent water (i.e., highly purified water) is…
Have Confidence in the Integrity of Your Data
The foundation of any laboratory’s reputation is built on confidence in the laboratory’s ability to provide correct and reliable data. Data integrity is critical to…
ANSI | Cosmetics | Laboratory
ISO 24442:2022—Sun Protection Test Methods
While sunlight is an essential source of life and energy, it also creates major health challenges like sunburn, pigmentation, wrinkles, dermatitis, skin cancer, and aging….
ISO 33405:2024— Reference Materials
A reference material is a material or substance whose property values are sufficiently homogenous, stable, and well established to be used for calibration of an…
Responding to Pharmaceutical Contamination: Prevention, Identification, and Remediation
The pharmaceutical manufacturing process is highly intricate, involving numerous steps and protocols to ensure the production of safe and effective medications. However, despite stringent measures,…
ANSI | Cosmetics | Laboratory
ISO 17516:2014—Microbiology of Cosmetics
With the cosmetics industry growing at a rate of approximately 5.3% every year, it is critical to ensure that cosmetic products are safe for consumers…
Cleanroom Contamination Control: Cleaning Procedures and PPE
Cleanroom environments demand meticulous attention to cleanliness to ensure product quality, employee safety, and facility integrity. Contamination in cleanrooms can arise from a variety of…
Food Testing and Method Selection
Selecting an appropriate test method for food products is never a one-size-fits-all proposition. Food products range from raw ingredients to processed foods and beverages in…