IRM to expand disinfection evaluation across Europe

Published: 10-Nov-2010
Design & Build Regulatory Analysis Active Nutrition Food

Plans to take on staff and expand virology laboratory

An independent microbiology laboratory that specialises in the analysis of the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents is restructuring its services and embarking on a strategy to become a source of disinfectant evaluation expertise across Europe.

Institut de Recherche Microbiologique (IRM), based in Mitry Mory, France, works with the r&d departments of major pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and agriculture businesses in France.

Since its creation in 1989, IRM has built its business strategy on two basic themes: specialisation and certification.

The organisation has been accredited to the Comité Français d’Accréditation (Cofrac) and proposes to offer a series of Cofrac-accredited disinfectant tests to European clients.

To give impetus to this stage of its development, IRM is preparing to enlarge its virology laboratory, which has seen an increase in activity following the purchase of new viruses (parvovirus and RSV in particular).

The organisation is also planning to recruit new laboratory staff.

IRM says it is already participating in inter-laboratory work at the European level to optimise methods and best practices in efficacy testing.

See more

You may also like

Analysis

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Introduces the Biomek i3 Benchtop Liquid Handler

Read more
A small but mighty addition to its portfolio of automated workstations

Trending Articles

  1. Cellipont Bioservices completes ballroom-style cleanroom for cell therapy production The Texas-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) has completed a new cleanroom for allogeneic cell therapy production
  2. BAM wins build of pilot plant for photonic chips The construction expert has announced it will build a pilot plant for the production of photonic chips at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, a milestone in Europe’s push for chip sovereignty
  3. FDA recalls ByHeart Infant Formula amid infant botulism outbreak The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun investigations into manufacturing controls and cleanroom practices after infant botulism outbreak
  4. Tips for particle concentration compliance under ISO 14644-1:2015 Apply these six steps to make your cleanroom fit for the new standard, says Hasim Solmaz, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions

Upcoming event

Creating GxP cleanrooms that work - design & compliance essentials

10 December 2025 | Virtual See all

You may also like

Analysis

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Introduces the Biomek i3 Benchtop Liquid Handler

A small but mighty addition to its portfolio of automated workstations
Design & Build

Airkey expands manufacturing capabilities with new factory and faster delivery

After a strategic relocation and one-month intensive setup period, the company has resumed operations with enhanced capabilities, immediately demonstrating its upgraded capacity by completing a state-of-the-art ISO 5 cleanroom for an American food supplement manufacturer within just 15 days of restarting production
Design & Build

Novartis cuts 550 jobs at Stein site in Switzerland reshuffle

The pharmaceutical company has cut 550 jobs at its Stein site, while investing $80m in Schweizerhalle, after US tariffs are reduced on Swiss goods
Design & Build

Cleanroom expert ClearSphere secures €6m to drive UK and Ireland expansion

The cleanroom and containment specialist has secured funding from BGF to accelerate growth, expand capabilities and scale operations
Hi Tech Manufacturing

FDA recalls ByHeart Infant Formula amid infant botulism outbreak

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun investigations into manufacturing controls and cleanroom practices after infant botulism outbreak
Design & Build

Cellipont Bioservices completes ballroom-style cleanroom for cell therapy production

The Texas-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) has completed a new cleanroom for allogeneic cell therapy production
Design & Build

BAM wins build of pilot plant for photonic chips

The construction expert has announced it will build a pilot plant for the production of photonic chips at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, a milestone in Europe’s push for chip sovereignty
Subscribe now