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SGS Life Science Services

Dec 1, 2006
BioPharm International
Volume 19, Issue 12

Company Description

SGS is a verification testing, inspection, and certification company. SGS Life Science Services is a contract service organization providing clinical research services and quality control testing. We serve a variety of Life Science companies including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device manufacturers. SGS provides clinical trial management (Phase 1 to 4) and services encompassing bioequivalence studies, bioanalytical services, data management, biometrics and regulatory consultancy. Our quality control services (detailed below) complete our portfolio by offering analytical chemistry, microbiology, and toxicology tests that meet regulatory compliance.

Biopharmaceutical Techniques Supported

Cell Line Characterization
Host Cell Impurity Testing
Mycoplasma Testing
Protein Analysis

Markets Served

SGS operates a global network of quality control testing laboratories with facilities in the USA, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, India, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.

Products and Services

Quality control testing of raw materials, APIs and finished products
Monograph testing (USP, EP, BP, JP)
Analytical method development and validation
Container testing
Environmental testing
Inspection services
Medical device testing
Microbiological testing
Safety testing (in vivo, in vitro)
Stability testing according to ICH guidelines or customer specifications
Toxicology
Water System Validation

Facilities

In North America, SGS has facilities in Northbrook, IL, Fairfield, NJ, Spartanburg, SC, and Mississauga, ON. Our quality control laboratories operate according to the highest quality standards (cGMP, GLP, ISO 17025) and have been inspected by the FDA or local regulatory authorities.