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ISO Cleanroom Standards for Contamination Control

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 15, 2025

From air cleanliness classification to operational guidelines, these standards provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring that cleanrooms meet the necessary levels of cleanliness and contamination control.

Compounding Pharmacies | USP 797

Aug 15, 2025

Close-up of a gloved hand placing a swab into a small glass vial, with a blurred computer screen in the background showing a large digital fingerprint and a DNA double helix, symbolizing forensic and identity testing in a laboratory.

The Unseen Link: Forensic & Identity Testing for Legal and Personal Answers

Aug 15, 2025

Alt text: A laboratory scientist works with a transparent cylindrical medical device, overlaid with digital graphics of capsules and energy flows, symbolizing pharmaceutical innovation under the Cures Act.

The Profound Impact of the 21st Century Cures Act on Medical Innovation

Aug 14, 2025

Two scientists in a laboratory testing a glass panel for fire resistance; one examines the glass with a specialized optical device while the other holds the panel and points to a graph of test results displayed on a large monitor.

A Closer Look at ANSI and UL Standards for Glass and Ceramic Safety

Aug 13, 2025

The scanning-electron image of a Potassium

Can the Shape of Crystals Change Laser Designs?

Feb 7, 2023

Crystals are used to create light into energy for lasers

Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Matching: A Comprehensive Guide

Feb 7, 2023

Over 2500 HLA markers help to determine organ donor matches

exterior image of an industrial chemical manufacturing facility at sunset suggesting the importance of REACH regualtions in the safe manufacturing of chemicals

REACH Registration: A Comprehensive Guide for Testing Laboratories and Businesses

Feb 7, 2023

REACH registration is a regulatory requirement for the EU chemical market and also a business opportunity for contract testing labs worldwide

LM-79 and LM-80: Understanding LED Testing Standards

Feb 6, 2023

LM-79 and LM-80 are essential testing standards that provide critical insights into the performance and longevity of LED products

NATO STANAG: A Comprehensive Overview

Feb 6, 2023

Discover the purpose, importance, and development of NATO STANAGs. Learn how these standardization agreements enhance interoperability among member nations and adapt to modern challenges."