Microbial Control Laboratory for Pharmaceutical, Cosmeceutical and Hygienic Products
The activities carried out in microbial control lab of pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic products include: detection and identification of pathogenic bacteria; counting some microorganisms; conducting tests defined according to Iran’s national standards and regulations of Medical Equipment Department and based on pharmaceutical pharmacopoeias and international standards. In addition to research activities, the laboratory can now provide services to other research and manufacturing centers.
The widespread services of this section include:
Conducting tests to identify Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, etc.
in non-sterile pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic products using the latest pharmacopeial methods
Validating the results of preservative efficacy test using validation method
6. Determining the efficacy of various antimicrobials using the latest pharmacopeial methods
Total counting of microbial pathogens and non-pathogens of health indicator in pharmaceutical
cosmeceutical and hygienic products using methods of surface culture, pour plate, MPN and filtration based on the source of authentic international methods (ISO)
Counting mold thalli to estimate initial fungal contamination in special pharmaceutical
cosmeceutical and hygienic products using the latest pharmacopeial methods
Testing the efficacy of preservatives in products which are recently formulated or the formulation of which has been changed
Physicochemical Laboratory
Relying on facilities, technical knowledge and human experiences, the center can carry out most of lab services in the field of pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic products:
The most important of these tests include:
developing chemical, herbal, cosmeceutical and hygienic formulations (solid, semisolid and liquid)
studying long term stability and accelerated stability
(for the period of 12 months and at 0, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months)
(for the period of 6 months and at 0, 1, 3 and 6 months)
based on ICH guidelines
preparing CTD for pharmaceutical and herbal products, medical devices, pharmaceutical and hygienic products and supplements
correcting formulations currently used in the market
conducting physicochemical tests
(such as, determining pH, density and viscosity, identifying and determining the amount of active agents, examining drug release using Frenz test)
producing scientific content and offering design consultation for products’ label and box
GMP audit of pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic manufacturers and companies inside and outside of the country
FAQ
- What are Dermalab services for companies?
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Dermalab provides services of various types to its under-contract companies.
Giving help and consultation for improving formulation of pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic products as well as those containing nanoparticles
Evaluating efficacy of skin topical and systemic products, both quantitatively and qualitatively
Evaluating safety of pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic products and those containing nanoparticles
Conducting microbial, chemical and physical tests on pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic products
Dermalab also helps importing and manufacturing companies of pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and hygienic products to check pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical files of skin products and complete regulatory documents. - How can we get informed of Dermalab learning programs?
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The latest programs of Dermalab are announced through Dermalab social networks and website.
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