Every year, hundreds of medical device, pharmaceutical, and tissue companies make Nelson Labs their testing laboratory of choice. For them, the decision is easy. Nelson Labs is a clear leader in the microbiology testing industry, offering more than 400 laboratory tests and employing more than700 scientists and staff in state-of-the-art facilities. We are known for exceptional quality and rigorous testing standards, but it’s our focus on the bigger picture that sets us apart. We look beyond test results and partner with you to achieve your long-term business goals — mitigating risk, being first to market, and succeeding with your customers.

Companies choose Nelson Laboratories for our:

• Thought leaders and approachable experts. We give you direct access to industry authorities who understand your business and add value every step of the way.
• Customer-centric culture. We take the time to understand your vision. Your goals become our goals.
• Real-time project management tools and a dedicated client portal. We provide proactive information, keeping you informed and in control.
• Metric-driven testing processes. We're our own toughest customer, holding ourselves to goals exceeding 99% for things that matter most to you, like quality, turn-around time, and testing accuracy.
• Global compliance expertise and support. We act as a trusted advisor, helping you navigate the ever-changing compliance landscape.

See how we can help you mitigate risk, be first to market, and succeed with your customers.

Nelson Labs Europe offers a comprehensive approach towards Extractables / Leachables testing for the pharmaceutical industry. Our approach combines a technical and analytical expertise, polymer knowledge, understanding of regulatory requirements, all combined in a tailored approach to our customers.

Extractables&Leachables test services include:

• E&L for Medical Devices
• E&L for Pharmaceutical Containers
• Impurities in Drug Components & APIs
• Material Characterization Screens for Raw Materials
• Physiochemical USP Plastics Tests

Nelson Labs offers unparalleled expertise in product sterilization validations across a broad range of technologies.  With the combined resources and expertise of Nelson Labs and Sterigenics, our understanding of material compatibility, sterilization science, validation approaches and cycle optimization ensure customers have a reliable, defensible validation strategy. 

Sterilization Validation services offered include:

• Clinical Batch Release
• Exposure & Repeat Exposure Cycles
• Filter Sterilization Validations
• Product Inoculations
• Sterilization Resistance Studies
• Sterilization Supplies (BIs & PCDs)
• Sterilization Validations – EO
• Sterilization Validations – Radiation
• Thermal Disinfection

Nelson Labs is a leading provider of sterility assurance test services for medical device, pharmaceutical, and tissue manufacturers for both sterile and non-sterile products.  Most tests follow United States or European Pharmacopeia (USP or EP) and similar international standards.  For sterilized medical devices standards are also found in ISO, AAMI and ASTM guidance documents.

We offer unparalleled breadth of packaging experience to help our clients deliver safe and effective products to market. Our services encompass consulting, package validation, material qualification, and package development.

Nelson Labs packaging solutions department has experience with successful validations encompassing multiple product, package, and sterilization configurations throughout the medical and pharmaceutical industries. We use proven state-of-the-art technology to provide fast and accurate results. 

Packaging test solutions for the pharmaceutical industry include:

• Accelerated & Real Time Aging
• Container Closure Integrity – Dye Immersion
• Container Closure Integrity – Mass Extraction
• Integrity & Strength Tests
• Stability Studies – Pharmaceutical
• Thermal Cycling Studies
• Transportation and Distribution Performance
• Whole Package Integrity Tests