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Laboratory of 

Physical-Chemical 

and Microbiological 

Analyses

Served Segments

We operate in multiple industrial sectors, providing comprehensive and reliable analytical solutions:
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries.

  • Manufacturers of APIs and chemical intermediates.

  • Cosmetics and dermocosmetics.

  • Sanitizing and household cleaning products.

  • Food and nutraceuticals. 

  • Hospitals, clinics, and hemodialysis centers.


Microbiological Testing

  • Total viable aerobic microorganism count (bacteria and fungi).

  • Pathogen screening: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans, Aspergillus brasiliensis, Bacillus spizizenii, Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium sporogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.

  • Sterility and bacterial endotoxin testing (LAL test).

  • Antimicrobial efficacy testing (Challenge Test) and preservative efficacy testing.

  • Microbiological monitoring of cleanrooms (ISO class 5–8).

  • Validation of surface and equipment cleaning.

  • Bioburden testing and qualification of filtration and sanitization systems.


Physicochemical Testing

APIs, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Cosmetics, Water, and Related Products:
  • Quantification and qualification of substances.

  • Determination of physicochemical parameters: pH, density, viscosity, conductivity.

  • Moisture and water content – Karl Fischer.

  • Dissolution, disintegration, friability, hardness, and content uniformity testing.

  • Short- and long-term stability testing under controlled conditions.

  • Development and validation of analytical methodologies according to RDC 166/2017.

  • Physicochemical characterization of purified, potable, and industrial waters.


Nitrosamine Analysis

Mutagenic Impurity Control:
  • Screening and quantification of known and potential nitrosamines (NDMA, NDEA, NMBA, NDIPA, NEIPA, NDBA, etc.).

  • Highly sensitive LC-MS/MS chromatographic methods (LLOQ ≤ 10 ppb).

  • Development and validation of matrix-specific methods.

  • Risk assessment for nitrosamine formation according to ICH M7(R2) and RDC 677/2022.

  • Confirmatory testing and forced degradation studies.


Water and Effluent Analysis

  • Potability Analysis: Apparent Color, Turbidity, pH, Free Chlorine, Fluoride, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Iron, Manganese, Aluminum, Chloride, Sulfate, and Total Hardness. Total Coliform and Escherichia coli Count.
  • Autoclave Water Analysis: Appearance, Cadmium, Lead, Chlorides, Iron, Phosphate, Heavy Metal Residues. Silicon, pH, Temperature, Hardness, and Dry Residue.                                                   
  • Purified Water Analysis: Conductivity, pH, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Nitrate, Chloride, Sulfate, Ammonia, Calcium and Magnesium, Sodium and Potassium, Heavy Metals (when applicable).
  • Total Microbial Count and Escherichia coli Survey.    
  • Hemodialysis Water Analysis: Conductivity, pH, Aluminum, Chloride, Sulfate, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Nitrate, Fluoride, and Total Hardness. Bacterial Endotoxin Screening, Total Microbial Count, and Escherichia coli Screening.
  • Ultrapure Water Analysis: Conductivity, Resistivity, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), pH, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulfate, Silica, and Suspended Particles. Total Microbial Count and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing.
  • Analysis of water for injectables: Conductivity, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), pH, Aluminum, Chloride, Sulfate, Ammonia, Nitrate, Heavy Metals (when applicable). Total Microbial Count and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing.

Analytical Method Validation and Development

  • Planning and execution according to ICH Q2(R2) and RDC 166/2017.

  • Studies of linearity, precision, accuracy, robustness, LOD, LOQ, and selectivity.

  • Development of novel methodologies and analytical transfer.

  • Stability and chemical compatibility studies.


Excellence Differentiators – Magnalab

  • State-of-the-art equipment (UPLC Waters, LC-MS/MS Waters, Karl Fischer, FTIR Thermo Fisher, Shimadzu).

  • Full traceability and data integrity (21 CFR Part 11).

  • Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.

  • Bilingual reports (PT/EN), serving both national and international clients.


Regulatory Consulting and Technical Support

  • Specialized regulatory consulting with ANVISA.

  • Technical reports and Certificates of Analysis (CoA).

  • Support for regulatory dossiers, CADIFA, post-registration, and ANVISA petitions.

  • Internal and external audits, implementation of GLP and GMP.

  • Corporate training and quality risk management advisory (ICH Q9).

  • Product registration and notification hosting.

  • Technical reports for regulatory submission (ANVISA, EMA, FDA).


Ongoing Projects

  • MAPA Certification (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock)
  • REBLAS Certification
  • ISO 5 Cleanroom

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