Our Analytical Services

From small molecules to highly complex biologics — end-to-end, regulatory-aligned testing across peptides, NBCDs, biosimilars, extractables, nitrosamines, and food safety.

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Analytical & Testing Services

We provide comprehensive analytical testing supporting drug substances and drug products from early development through commercial release. Our validated methods, ICH-compliant documentation, and multi-technique platform give pharma and biotech clients a single, reliable CRO partner for the full product lifecycle.

ICH Q2(R1) ICH Q3C ICH Q3D USP <1663/1664> GMP / GLP
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Key Capabilities
Method Development & Validation (ICH Q2)
Assay, Related Substances & Impurity Profiling
Stability Testing & Forced Degradation Studies
Elemental Impurity Testing — ICH Q3D
Residual Solvent Analysis — ICH Q3C
Dissolution & In-Vitro Release Studies
Genotoxic Impurity & Nitrosamine Screening
Biologics & Biosimilar Characterization
Comparability & Regulatory Support Studies
Techniques & Instruments
HPLC / UPLC LC-MS/MS GC-MS ICP-MS UV-Vis Spectrophotometry NMR Spectroscopy Capillary Electrophoresis Dissolution Apparatus FT-IR AAS
Regulatory Context

All analytical methods are validated per ICH Q2(R1) with complete audit-ready documentation packages — method validation reports, system suitability criteria, SOPs — ready for FDA, EMA, and CDSCO submissions.


Service 02

Non-Biological Complex Drug (NBCD) Analysis & IVBE Studies

We have deep scientific expertise in characterizing non-biological complex drugs (NBCDs) — iron carbohydrate complexes, liposomes, nanotechnology-based formulations — where sameness cannot be established by molecular structure alone. Our IVBE studies and iron paramagnetic characterization panels support generic and follow-on product regulatory filings.

FDA NBCD Guidance EMA Reflection Papers IVBE / IVPT ICH Q6B
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Key Capabilities
Molecular Weight Distribution (Mw, Mn, Mw/Mn)
Haemodialysis / IVDS method (ICP-MS / AAS)
Labile Iron & Bleomycin Iron Assays
In-Vitro Release Time (T75)
Iron Core Size & Morphology (TEM, SAXS, AFM)
Crystallinity & Iron Environment (Mössbauer, EPR)
Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ Reduction Potential (Polarography)
Magnetic Properties (VSM-SQUID)
Carbohydrate Characterization & Surface Charge
Techniques & Instruments
GPC / SEC-MALS ICP-MS / AAS TEM / SAXS / AFM Mössbauer Spectroscopy EPR Spectroscopy Raman Spectroscopy Polarography VSM-SQUID FT-IR / TGA / DSC Zeta Potential NMR HPLC
Parameter / TestTechnique / Approach
Molecular Weight Distribution (Mw, Mn, Mw/Mn)GPC or SEC-MALS or AUC
Haemodialysis by IVDS MethodHaemodialysis followed by ICP-MS / AAS
Labile Iron AssayMicro Plate Reader
Bleomycin Iron AssayMicro Plate Reader
Sodium Chloride ContentPotentiometer
In-Vitro Release Time (T75)UV Spectrophotometer
Kinetic Degradation by Alpha AmylaseMMMR
Iron Core Size and MorphologyTEM, SAXS, AFM, Mössbauer Spectroscopy
Crystallinity (iron release, in vivo stability)Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Raman
Iron Environment (valence / spin state, coordination, ligand binding)Mössbauer Spectroscopy, EPR, Raman
Fe³⁺ to Fe²⁺ Reduction Potential & Fe(II) ContentPolarography
Magnetic PropertiesVSM-SQUID
Carbohydrate ContentHPLC
Characterization of PolysaccharidesNMR, Size Exclusion Chromatography
Carbohydrate Composition & Carbohydrate-Iron Core InteractionsFT-IR, Thermal Analysis (TGA or DSC)
Surface ChargeZeta Potential
Regulatory Context

NBCD characterization packages are designed to satisfy FDA Draft Guidance for non-biological complex drugs and EMA reflection papers on iron-based products. IVBE studies include physicochemical equivalence endpoints supporting 505(b)(2) and biosimilar-like regulatory pathways.


Service 03

Peptide Characterization Services

Our peptide characterization suite spans structural identity confirmation, purity and impurity profiling, higher-order structure analysis, and forced degradation stability — covering the full lifecycle from drug discovery through regulatory submission. We work with synthetic peptides, cyclic peptides, PEGylated peptides, and complex conjugates.

ICH Q6B ICH Q2(R1) FDA Peptide Drug Guidance EMA Quality Guidelines
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Key Capabilities
Molecular Weight & Sequence Confirmation
Purity & Impurity Profiling
D/L Amino Acid Composition (chiral analysis)
Charge Variants & Isoform Analysis
Secondary & Tertiary Structure (CD, NMR)
Peptide Mapping (enzymatic digestion + LC-MS/MS)
Aggregation & Size Distribution (SEC)
Residual Solvents / Reagent Testing
Stability Studies (HPLC / LC-MS time-based)
Techniques & Instruments
LC-MS/MS HPLC / UPLC (UV/PDA) Chiral HPLC CE / IEF NMR Spectroscopy CD Spectroscopy SEC-HPLC Enzymatic Assays / Plate Reader GC / LC-MS
Parameter / TestTechnique / Approach
Molecular Weight & Sequence ConfirmationLC–MS/MS
Purity & Impurity ProfilingHPLC / UPLC (UV/PDA)
D/L Amino Acid CompositionChiral HPLC (with derivatization)
Amino Acid Composition AnalysisHydrolysis + HPLC / LC-MS
Charge Variants / IsoformsCapillary Electrophoresis (CE) / IEF
Structural CharacterizationNMR Spectroscopy
Secondary StructureCircular Dichroism (CD Spectroscopy)
Peptide MappingEnzymatic Digestion + LC–MS/MS
Aggregation / Size DistributionSEC (Size Exclusion Chromatography)
Functional Activity / QuantificationEnzymatic Assays / Plate Reader
Stability StudiesHPLC / LC-MS (time-based analysis)
Residual Solvents / ReagentsGC / LC-MS
Regulatory Context

Peptide characterization studies are conducted in alignment with ICH Q6B, FDA Guidance on Peptide Drug Products, and EMA quality guidelines. Complete analytical data packages support INDs, ANDAs, and NDA submissions.


Service 04

Physico-Chemical Characterization for Biosimilars

We offer comprehensive physico-chemical characterization for biosimilar development, comparability studies, and regulatory submissions. Our advanced analytical platform covers primary structure, higher-order structure, post-translational modifications, purity, isoforms, and stability — delivering the complete data package required for FDA and EMA biosimilar filings.

ICH Q5E (Comparability) ICH Q6B FDA Biosimilar Guidance EMA Biosimilar Guidelines 351(k) BLA Support
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Characterization Domains
Primary Structure: sequence, peptide mapping, intact mass, N/C-terminal, disulfide bonds, ADC analysis
Higher-Order Structure: secondary (CD-Far UV), tertiary (CD-Near UV, fluorescence), conformation (FT-IR, NMR)
Post-Translational Modifications: glycosylation profiling, glycan structure, charge variants, deamidation/oxidation
Purity & Impurities: size variants, aggregates, fragmentation, process-related impurities
Isoform Characterization: isoelectric point (pI) by IEF and icIEF
Stability & Degradation: thermal stability (DSC), aggregation tendency (DLS, SEC)
General Properties: protein concentration, appearance, clarity, pH
Techniques & Instruments
LC-MS/MS HRMS (Orbitrap / QTOF) HILIC-UPLC MALDI-TOF MS Circular Dichroism (CD) FT-IR NMR CEX-HPLC SEC-HPLC CE-SDS / SDS-PAGE DLS DSC IEF / icIEF ELISA
ParameterAttribute / Analytical TestsInstruments / Technique
Primary StructureAmino acid sequenceLC-MS/MS
Peptide MappingHRMS
Molecular weight / Intact Mass AnalysisLC-MS/MS
C & N-terminal sequencingLC-MS/MS
Di-Sulfide Bridge AnalysisLC-MS/MS
Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) AnalysisLC-MS/MS
Higher-Order StructureSecondary structureCircular Dichroism (CD – Far UV)
Tertiary structureCircular Dichroism (Near UV), Fluorescence spectroscopy
ConformationFT-IR spectroscopy, NMR
Post-Translational ModificationsGlycosylation profilingHILIC-UPLC, LC-MS
Glycan structureMALDI-TOF MS, LC-MS/MS
Charge variantsCation Exchange Chromatography (CEX-HPLC)
Deamidation / OxidationPeptide mapping by LC-MS
Purity & ImpuritiesSize variants / AggregatesSEC-HPLC, DLS
FragmentationSDS-PAGE, CE-SDS
Process-related impuritiesELISA, HPLC
Isoform CharacterizationIsoelectric point (pI)Isoelectric Focusing (IEF), icIEF
Stability & DegradationThermal stabilityDifferential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Aggregation tendencyDLS, SEC-HPLC
General PropertiesProtein concentrationUV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Appearance / clarityVisual inspection
pHpH meter
Regulatory Context

Biosimilar characterization studies are designed to fulfill analytical similarity requirements under ICH Q5E, FDA Biosimilar Guidance, and EMA Biosimilar Guidelines. Data packages support 351(k) BLA filings and full comparability exercises for post-approval changes.


Service 05

Bioprocess Related Impurities

Bioprocess-related impurities — introduced or generated during production of biologics and biotech products — require rigorous analytical characterization for process development, clearance studies, and lot release. We cover the full spectrum: HCPs, residual DNA, antibiotics, process additives, buffer components, and leachables from single-use systems, using ELISA, qPCR, LC-MS/MS, and SEC-HPLC.

ICH Q11 ICH Q6B FDA Bioprocess Guidance EMA Guidelines
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Coverage at a Glance

Upstream Process Impurities

HCPResidual DNABSA / HSABenzonaseProtein AInsulinEndotoxinLPS

Buffer Components

HistidineArginineCitrateTRISHEPESMannitolSucroseGlycine

Antibiotics (15+ compounds)

GentamicinKanamycinPenicillinVancomycinStreptomycin+ 10 more

Process Agents & Catalysts

DTTEDTAGuanidinePEGUreaTCEPIPTG
UUpstream Process Impurities (ELISA, RT-PCR, Plate Reader)
BenzonaseBSAHost Cell Protein (HCP)Human Serum Albumin (HSA)InsulinLong-IGF3Protein AResidual DNA (RT-PCR)Residual ProteinResidual EndotoxinLipopolysaccharide Estimation
AAntibiotics (LC-MS/MS)
CarbenicillinChloramphenicolColistin (Polymyxin E)GeneticinGentamicinKanamycinMeropenemMethotrexatePenicillinPuromycinStreptomycinTetracyclineThiamphenicolTobramycinVancomycin
PProcess Enhancing Agents & Catalysts
AEBSFCystamineDithiothreitol (DTT)GuanidineLeupeptinMethionine SulfoximineTropoloneArabinoseIPTGPolyethylene GlycolTEMPOTnBPEDCEDTAPhenol/m-CresolUreaTCEP
BBuffer Components
ArginineCysteineAcetateCitrateHistidineImidazoleIodateHEPESAmmoniumGlucosePhosphateSulfateTRISMannitolSorbitolSucroseGlycine
Regulatory Context

Testing strategies align with ICH Q11, ICH Q6B, and relevant FDA / EMA process-related impurity guidance. Data packages support BLA/NDA submissions and process validation reports.


Service 06

Extractables & Leachables (E&L)

Chemical compounds that migrate from container-closure systems, single-use assemblies, or manufacturing equipment into drug products pose patient safety risks. Our E&L program delivers protocol-driven extractables studies, AET-based leachable method development, stability leachable testing, and container-closure interaction studies — fully aligned with USP <1663>, <1664>, ISO 10993, and ICH Q3E.

USP <1663> Extractables USP <1664> Leachables ICH Q3E ISO 10993 PQRI Guidelines
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Extractables Studies
Controlled extraction studies (USP <1663>)
Exaggerated & simulated extraction studies
Worst-case solvent selection protocols
Material screening & comparative extraction
Container closure system evaluation
Leachables Studies
Method development & validation (USP <1664>)
AET-based sensitivity validation
Stability leachables (accelerated & long-term)
Container-closure interaction studies
Migration & dose-based leachables assessment
Study TypeServices IncludedTechniques / Approach
Extractables Studies Controlled extraction (USP <1663>) · Exaggerated extraction · Simulated extraction · Worst-case solvent selection · Material screening & comparative extraction · Container closure evaluation GC-MS (Volatile & Semi-Volatile) · Headspace GC-MS · LC-MS / LC-HRMS · UHPLC-MS/MS · ICP-MS · FTIR · UV-Vis · TOC
Leachable Studies Method development & validation (USP <1664>) · AET-based sensitivity validation · Stability leachables (accelerated & long-term) · Container closure interaction studies · Migration studies · Dose-based leachables assessment Targeted LC-MS/MS · High-Resolution LC-MS (QTOF / Orbitrap) · GC-MS · Headspace GC-MS · ICP-MS · Ion Chromatography (IC) · HPLC-DAD / FLD
Regulatory Context

E&L studies are conducted per USP <1663> and <1664>, ICH Q3E draft guidance, ISO 10993-18, and PQRI guidance for orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDP). Reports are structured for direct inclusion in CTD Module 3 dossiers.


Service 07

Nitrosamines & NDSRIs

Nitrosamines and Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurities (NDSRIs) are highly potent mutagenic impurities requiring ultra-trace detection capability, compound-specific risk evaluation, and a science-driven control strategy. Our program covers volatile and semi-volatile nitrosamines, NDSRI identification and quantification, risk assessment, AI calculations, and full regulatory submission support aligned with FDA, EMA, and ICH M7.

ICH M7(R1) FDA Nitrosamine Guidance EMA Nitrosamines Q&A WHO TRS 1025
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Key Capabilities
Targeted nitrosamine screening (volatile & semi-volatile)
API-specific NDSRI identification & quantification
Structure-based risk assessment
Method development & validation (ultra-trace)
Acceptable Intake (AI) calculation support
Formation pathway & root cause investigation
Packaging & excipient-related nitrosamine assessment
Post-approval change & cleaning validation support
Techniques & Instruments
LC-MS/MS GC-MS/MS Headspace GC-MS HR LC-MS (QTOF / Orbitrap) Isotope Dilution HRMS Non-Targeted Screening
Service AreaServicesTechniques
Nitrosamines (Volatile & Semi-Volatile) Targeted screening · Trace-level quantification · Method development & validation · Batch release & stability testing · Risk-based confirmatory testing LC-MS/MS · GC-MS/MS · Headspace GC-MS · Isotope Dilution
NDSRIs API-specific NDSRI identification · Structure-based risk assessment · Impurity profiling · Forced degradation studies · Control strategy development High-Resolution LC-MS (QTOF / Orbitrap) · LC-MS/MS (Ultra-trace) · GC-MS/MS · HRMS Non-Targeted Screening
Risk Assessment & Regulatory Support Nitrosamine risk evaluation · AET-based method sensitivity justification · Acceptable Intake (AI) calculation · Root cause investigation · Regulatory submission support LC-MS/MS Quantitation · HRMS Structure Elucidation · Exposure Modeling Tools
Specialized Studies Formation pathway assessment · Process & excipient evaluation · Packaging-related nitrosamine assessment · Cleaning validation support · Post-approval change assessment LC-MS/MS · GC-MS/MS · Headspace GC-MS · HRMS
Regulatory Context

All nitrosamine testing programs satisfy ICH M7(R1), FDA Guidance on Nitrosamine Impurities (2021), EMA Nitrosamines Q&A, and WHO TRS 1025. Methods are validated at sub-ppb levels with isotope-labeled internal standards to meet AI-driven detection thresholds.


Service 08

Food Testing Services

Our food testing laboratory delivers comprehensive safety and quality testing for manufacturers, exporters, regulatory bodies, and retail brands. We cover the full spectrum — microbiological safety, chemical contaminants, mycotoxins, pesticide residues, allergens, GMO testing, vitamins, food additives, and shelf-life studies — using internationally recognized methods and advanced instrumentation.

FSSAI Standards Codex Alimentarius EU Regulation 178/2002 FDA 21 CFR ISO 17025 Methods
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Key Capabilities
Microbiological testing — TPC, Yeast & Mold, Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria
Heavy metals — Pb, Cd, Hg, As (ICP-MS / AAS)
Mycotoxins — Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin
Pesticide residues — multi-residue screening
Veterinary drug & antibiotic residues
Allergen testing — Gluten, Peanut, Soy, Milk (ELISA, PCR)
GMO detection & DNA-based species ID / authenticity
Vitamins, minerals, food additives profiling
Shelf-life studies & packaging migration testing
Techniques & Instruments
LC-MS/MS GC-MS/MS ICP-MS / AAS HPLC (UV/FLD) Real-Time PCR DNA Sequencing ELISA Texture Analyzer Moisture Analyzer Stability Chamber
CategoryTest ParametersTechniquesKey Instruments
Microbiological TestingTPC, Yeast & Mold, Pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria)Culture methods, PCRIncubator, Autoclave, Biosafety Cabinet, Colony Counter, PCR System
Chemical ContaminantsHeavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As)ICP-MS / AASICP-MS, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
MycotoxinsAflatoxins, OchratoxinLC-MS/MS, HPLCLC-MS/MS, HPLC System
Pesticide ResiduesMulti-residue pesticidesGC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MSGC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS
Veterinary Drugs / AntibioticsAntibiotic residues, hormonesLC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS
Vitamins & MineralsVitamins, trace elementsHPLC, ICP-MSHPLC System, ICP-MS
Food AdditivesPreservatives, colors, sweetenersHPLC, UV-VisUV-Visible Spectrophotometer, HPLC System
Allergen TestingGluten, Peanut, Soy, MilkELISA, PCRELISA Reader, PCR System
Food AuthenticityDNA species ID, adulterationPCR, DNA sequencingReal-Time PCR System, DNA Sequencer
GMO TestingGenetically modified organismsPCRReal-Time PCR System
Physical TestingMoisture, texture, foreign matterGravimetric, Texture analysisMoisture Analyzer, Texture Analyzer
Shelf-life StudiesStability, microbial growthIncubation, AnalyticalStability Chamber, Incubator
Packaging TestingMigration, integrityGC-MS, MechanicalGC-MS, Burst Tester
Regulatory Context

Testing is performed against FSSAI standards, Codex Alimentarius MRL limits, EU Regulation 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR limits, and ISO 17025-aligned methods. Reports are suitable for export certification, retail compliance, and regulatory submissions.

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