Preventing microbial contamination is a constant challenge in pharmaceutical R&D and production. But once those micro-organisms have been detected, their storage in a secure banking system becomes paramount.

Improper storage and monitoring of strains could risk the identification of processes to eradicate them, jeopardising both production continuity and regulatory compliance. Confidential, reliable storage is also critical for quality assurance and long-term success.

The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) network of laboratories offers an expert-driven, fully secure service for characterisation, banking, and production of your microbial strains. From mapping your production areas to conserving microbial diversity, the end-to-end support we provide ensures every strain remains viable, stable, and available when needed.

We will support you from the very start with

• Expert advice on microbial mapping and strain selection from your environment
• Reliable, confidential storage solutions:
• Storage at <-70°C for high integrity conservation
• Storage in vapour-phase liquid nitrogen at <-130°C for long-term stability
• Freeze-dried formats for flexible transport and storage
• On-site power generation, 24/7 alarms, and anonymised records for added security

Whether you’re archiving industrial or R&D strains or conserving organisms for calibrated production, our comprehensive service safeguards your biological assets and meets the highest standards of regulatory scrutiny.