Contamination Identification

Our Expertise in Contamination Identification

Our experts at MVA Scientific Consultants have over 30 years of experience working with a wide range of industries and clients on contaminant identification projects. Acknowledging the importance of providing high-quality services, our lab is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, registered with the FDA and DEA, and compliant with cGMP standards. From testing regulated products to consumer goods, our goal is to help our clients move forward by providing comprehensive analyses. Additionally, as we recognize that contamination projects may require urgency and discretion, we offer expedited turnaround times and maintain a strict client confidentiality policy.

Our Capabilities in Contamination Identification

We provide the following contamination identification and testing services:

Surface contamination analysis
Particulate contamination identification
Off-color contamination analysis
Stain contamination analysis
Emission contamination characterization
Particulate analysis for injectables and other pharmaceutical products

Common Challenges with Contamination

Contamination is a common and serious problem for different manufacturing industries, including food, printing, packaging and pharmaceuticals. When the contamination issue is not quarantined appropriately, it can lead to product recall and manufacturing suspension. It can also cause financial repercussions and damage a company’s public reputation.

Contamination can also be found outside of the manufacturing process. It is important to assess and manage risks from contamination, identify the contaminant and treat the source. Contaminants can be seen on surfaces of equipment, clothing and buildings.

We have analyzed contaminants in and on materials such as tablets, injectables, polymers, paints, fabrics and paper. We are equipped with various analytical instruments to handle different types of contamination identification projects. Our analyses provide information on the shape, size, color and composition of the contaminants. If needed and possible, we will work with clients to compare the contaminant to known materials to try to help identify the source of the contamination.

For more information, please call us at 770-662-8509 or email us at info@mvainc.com.