Mérieux NutriSciences | Pharma Service Catalogue

Thanks to the long-standing experience, Mérieux NutriSciences has been developing various strategies and approaches for the determination of nitrosamines residues in different matrices through sophisticated mass spectrometry combined with a pool of experts.

Our capabilities: The R&D department of Mérieux NutriSciences | Pharma and Healthcare has developed and/or validated high sensitive methods suitable for more than 70 NDRSIs and small nitrosamines.

Our capabilities - The Viral Clearance Study

Our dedicated virology lab control the viral safety of your product by assessing the capacity of the production processes to clear infectious viruses. The objective of viral clearance studies is to evaluate the ability of the manufacturing process to inactivate/remove known or even unknown viral contaminants, and to estimate process robustness by characterizing its ability to clear different model viruses.

Mérieux NutriSciences performs E&L studies providing a full integrated testing strategy together with toxicological assessment and risk analysis.
Extractables and Leachables studies provide a full-integrated testing strategy together with toxicological assessment and risk analysis, in six main steps:Profiling of extractables: generation of the extractCharacterization of extractablesPrimary and secondary leachables profileUnknown extractables/leachables tentative identification by HRMS techniques (if needed)Toxicological evaluation and risk assessmentDevelopment and validation of targeted methods suitable for the quantification of critical leachables

The presence of foreign particles in sterile pharmaceutical products and/or medical device can affect their safety and efficacy.Foreign particles may originate from both organic and inorganic sources, as corroded or damaged equipment parts, cross contamination during the process, microplastics or from biological sources. The implementation of quality controls for particles can be a good strategy in order to minimize the contamination probability.


Mérieux NutriSciences has developed various strategies and complementary approaches for the identification of foreign visible and subvisible particles, thanks to sophisticated instrumentations combined with a pool of experts in different fields.

The global alert on nitrosamines has profoundly impacted the pharmaceutical industry, necessitating an immediate and comprehensive response from all stakeholders involved. Nitrosamines, which are classified as probable human carcinogens, have historically been associated with the consumption of cured meats and tobacco products, but their unexpected presence in pharmaceuticals prompted a swift reaction from health authorities worldwide. In response to the global nitrosamine alert, Mérieux NutriSciences' Pharmaceutical and R&D Divisions have utilized their extensive expertise to develop advanced methodologies to tackle the challenges posed by nitrosamine impurities. Drawing on a strong background in the chemical industries, their experts have pioneered the use of sophisticated mass spectrometry technologies to improve the detection and quantification of nitrosamines in drug products, aiding pharmaceutical companies in compliance efforts. This year, Sergio Fasan, Business Director will present all the latest research and innovation in our pharmaceutical labs: > NDSRIs emerging issues > Analytical challenges during method development and QC tests on NDSRIs > Case studies from MxNS Pharma Nitrosamines Labs

In vitro models mimic the different biological barriers and target organs by which it is possible to evaluate absorption and efficacy of formulations. 

Absorption studies permit the performing of several screening tests to preliminarily evaluate products, ingredients or formulations before proceeding with the next steps evaluation.

Mérieux NutriSciences supports you from the initial assessment of your project to the correct identification of the requirements for submitting the dossier to the Commission.We perform all the necessary tests in our labs,and apply for Novel Food authorisation.

Thanks to a valuable pool of experts, Mérieux NutriSciences supports you in the development of the testing plan to determine which studies are necessary to ensure that the device is safe and effective, meeting the essential requirements for affixing the CE mark on the product.Regulatory support and Risk AssesmentQuality Controls and StabiltyBiocompatibilityAbsorption and efficacy studiesHuman factor services