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Filab, chemical analysis laboratory
Your needs: analyze the chemical substances that make up your finished products and raw materials
Services
Pharmaceutical
• Contract chemical analysis (raw materials and finished products)
Contract chemical analysis (raw materials and finished products)
Chemical analysis is essential in the pharmaceutical industry. FILAB offers its expertise to maximise product performance through an in-depth understanding of their chemical properties.
• Determination of the purity of active ingredients (API)
Determination of the purity of active ingredients (API)
The FILAB laboratory carries out analyses to check the purity of the active ingredients.
• Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
In various situations, the pharmaceutical industry is faced with the need to accurately measure the quantity of a substance present in its products. FILAB is there to support them in the development and validation of reliable, rapid and adaptable analytical methods.
• Analysis of chemical impurities according to USP 233 (ICH Q3D context)
Analysis of chemical impurities according to USP 233 (ICH Q3D context)
The ICH Q3D guideline defines the method for assessing elemental impurities in pharmaceutical products, including medicinal products for human use. In parallel, USP 233 describes the new requirements for the analysis of elemental impurities in pharmaceutical products.
• Analysis of residual solvents according to USP 467 (ICH Q3C context)
Analysis of residual solvents according to USP 467 (ICH Q3C context)
The residual solvents present in pharmaceutical products are volatile organic chemicals. The USP establishes control limits and test criteria for organic impurities, particularly in treaty 467.
• Analysis of nitrosamines
Analysis of nitrosamines
Nitrosamines are considered dangerous and potentially carcinogenic to humans by the IARC and the WHO. They are also monitored by the ANSM.
• Chemical analysis of powders
Chemical analysis of powders
In various contexts, it is essential to analyse the chemical composition of a powder. Whether as part of quality control, regulatory compliance or following a product defect, chemical analysis plays a crucial role in all industrial sectors, particularly in the pharmaceutical field.
• Extractibles and Relargables study
Extractibles and Relargables study
FILAB has developed methods for the analysis of extractable and leachable substances that comply with current standards and directives (USP 1663, USP 1664, NF EN 1186, NF EN 1388-2, NF EN 10993-12, etc.) as well as applicable national and European regulations (DGCCRF information notes, EC Regulation 1935/2004, EC 10/2011, etc.). Our methods are rigorous, reliable and meet the highest scientific standards.
• Troubleshooting: particle analysis
Troubleshooting: particle analysis
Particles or contamination can be analysed in different contexts. They can be analysed to check their size, whether they are particles, microparticles or even nanoparticles. They can also be analysed during a manufacturing process to detect surface particle contamination on a metal part, the presence of dust or cross-contamination.
Services
Medical equipment
• ISO 19227 analysis
ISO 19227 analysis
ISO 19227:2018 "Surgical implants - Cleanliness of orthopaedic implants - General requirements" establishes the criteria for cleanliness and validation of cleaning processes for orthopaedic implants.
• Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility
The international standard ISO 10993 concerns the biological evaluation of medical devices and testing as part of risk management. Analyses are carried out in accordance with the COFRAC ISO 17025 standard.
• Contract chemical analysis (raw materials and finished products)
Contract chemical analysis (raw materials and finished products)
Chemical analysis has become crucial in all industrial sectors. The FILAB laboratory helps industries to optimise the performance of their products by exploiting in-depth knowledge of their chemical properties.
• Determination of purity of active ingredients
Determination of purity of active ingredients
The FILAB laboratory carries out analyses to check the purity of the active ingredients.
• Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
When you're launching a new product, optimising a process or complying with new regulations, you need to accurately measure the quantity of a substance or element in your products. This requires the use of reliable, high-performance analysis methods tailored to your specific matrix.
Services
Chemical industry
• Custom chemical analysis
Custom chemical analysis
Chemical analysis is crucial in all industrial sectors. The FILAB laboratory helps industries to improve the performance of their products through in-depth knowledge of their chemical properties.
• Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
In a variety of situations, industries need to measure the quantity of a substance in their products. FILAB offers its expertise in the development and validation of reliable, rapid and transferable analytical methods.
• Dosing of regulated substances
Dosing of regulated substances
FILAB carries out analyses of controlled substances in all sample matrices.
• Chemical deformation
Chemical deformation
Deformulation, also known as reverse engineering, is the process of chemical analysis to determine the exact composition of a complex commercial product. Whether it's an aqueous solution, a powder, a polymer, a ceramic or a metallic material, we use various analytical techniques to identify the nature and quantities of the raw materials present in the sample.
• Chemical analysis under REACH
Chemical analysis under REACH
The European REACH regulation requires manufacturers and importers of chemical substances and mixtures to register them with ECHA if they exceed a volume of more than 1 tonne per year. FILAB is here to help you with this registration procedure.
• Analysis of halogens and PMUC
Analysis of halogens and PMUC
The PMUC control or approval analysis consists of checking the quantity of halogens present in products and materials intended for use in the Power Plants, using the specific EDF protocols for each family of products. The PMUC chemical analyses carried out by FILAB comply with EDF procedure D5713 / DJX / RB 90 0295.
Services
Cosmetic
• Dosing of regulated substances
Dosing of regulated substances
- Heavy metals
- Phthalates
- Residual solvents
• Dosage of active ingredients: organic and mineral sunscreens
Dosage of active ingredients: organic and mineral sunscreens
Sunscreen filters used in cosmetic products are subject to strict regulations to ensure user safety. FILAB guarantees the reliability of its analysis results for inorganic sunscreens present in your cosmetic products.
• Analysis of conservatives
Analysis of conservatives
In accordance with the regulations in force, FILAB carries out assays and analyses of the preservatives present in cosmetic products.
• Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials
The FILAB laboratory specialises in the study and measurement of nanomaterials and nanoparticles. We use state-of-the-art tools to assess these particles in raw materials and finished products.
• Contract chemical analysis (raw materials and finished products)
Contract chemical analysis (raw materials and finished products)
Chemical analysis is crucial in every industrial sector. The FILAB laboratory helps industries to improve the performance of their products by gaining an in-depth understanding of their chemical properties.
• Determination of active ingredient purity
Determination of active ingredient purity
FILAB carries out analyses to guarantee the purity of the active ingredients.
• Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
Development and validation of chemical analysis methods
In a variety of situations, the cosmetics industry needs to accurately measure the substances present in their products. FILAB offers its expertise to develop and validate reliable, rapid and transferable analytical methods.
In the context of quality control, regulatory compliance or following a product failure, chemical analysis has taken an essential place in all industrial sectors. Indeed, the increasing complexity of the regulatory constraints lead the industrialists to optimize the performances of their product through a better knowledge of their chemical properties.
For this, the use of analytical chemistry allows to obtain quantitative (concentration and dosage of components) or qualitative (nature of a chemical composition) chemical analysis.
Our laboratory, specialized in chemical analysis and with state-of-the-art analytical methods, is there to help you in this process.
Our techniques
Our solutions
Supporting industrialists with tailor-made chemical analysis services
Thanks to its high-level, multidisciplinary team, the FILAB analytical chemistry laboratory offers a wide range of chemical analysis services to control all your raw materials and finished products, some of which are COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited
Our FAQ
What is a chemical analysis laboratory?
A chemical analysis laboratory is a laboratory where chemists and other scientists conduct chemical research, experiments and analysis to determine the composition of various substances. These laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and equipment used to measure, analyze and handle chemicals. These laboratories are staffed by trained technicians and experienced chemists who use their expertise to interpret test results on samples obtained from clinical or environmental sources. Chemical analysis laboratories can provide testing services for industrial, medical or environmental applications, such as drug potency testing...
Why would a company need to outsource chemical analysis services?
Companies often outsource chemical analysis services to save time and money, as well as to ensure the accuracy of results. By outsourcing these services, companies can access specialized equipment, expertise and personnel that may not be available in-house. This allows them to analyze samples quickly and accurately while complying with strict regulations and standards. In addition, outsourcing allows a company to focus on its core business and reduces the need to maintain a complex laboratory infrastructure. Finally, it can save money by avoiding costly investments in training and maintenance of personnel or equipment.
What types of tests do chemical analysis laboratories offer?
Our chemical analysis laboratory performs a wide variety of tests for various applications, including raw material testing, material characterization, drug potency testing and cosmetic analysis.
What are the 4 main methods of chemical analysis performed in our lab ?
There are several methods of chemical analysis testing that can be performed in a laboratory, but four common methods are:
- Spectroscopy : This is a technique that uses light absorption or emission to identify compounds and measure their concentrations. There are several types of spectroscopy, such as UV-Vis, infrared, and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
- Chromatography : This method separates a mixture into its individual components based on their interaction with a stationary phase and mobile phase. Common types of chromatography include gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and ion chromatography.
- Electrochemistry : This method involves measuring the electrical properties of a sample, such as its potential or conductivity. Examples of electrochemical techniques include voltammetry and potentiometry.
- Gravimetric analysis : This method involves the separation and weighing of a compound to determine its quantity and purity. This method is often used to analyze samples that do not respond well to other analytical techniques.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of method depends on the specific analytical problem being addressed.
What sectors of activity are likely to require the services of a chemical analysis lab?
There are many sectors of activity that may require the services of a chemical analysis laboratory. Filab specializes in providing analytical services to a variety of industries such as aeronautics and defense, the automotive industry, metallurgy, luxury, plastics, the nuclear industry and the glass industry.
Our chemical analysis laboratory also specializes in three main areas of expertise at Filab. The machines and specialities available enable us to offer cutting-edge and rare analysis services for these sectors :
- The medical device industry : Filab can analyze materials used in implantable devices, such as metals and polymers, to ensure biocompatibility and safety. They can also test packaging materials for sterility and durability.
- The pharmaceutical industry : companies rely on chemical analysis labs to test their products for purity and safety. Filab provides testing services for active ingredients, contaminants, and packaging materials.
- The cosmetics industry : this includes testing for the presence of heavy metals, allergens, and other potential contaminants in cosmetic products. They can perform stability testing to ensure that the product remains safe and effective over time. Filab's expertise in chemical analysis is valuable in helping cosmetic companies meet regulatory requirements and ensure the safety and quality of their products.
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