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How EU GMP Annex 1 Is Reshaping Pharma Manufacturing
What Is EU GMP Annex 1? EU GMP Annex 1 (2023) is a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)guideline issued under EudraLex...
Sustainable laboratory practices: a practical roadmap to improve laboratory sustainability with reusable glassware
Laboratories are essential for discovery, yet routine work can generate large volumes of single‑use waste – especially plastics that are...
How the Right Laboratory Carboy Enhances Safety and Workflow Performance
In laboratory environments, incorrect bulk liquid storage and waste collection can lead to leaks, chemical exposure, contamination, and compliance issues....
Laboratory Glassware Safety Essentials
Glassware may seem routine, but it’s a major source of lab injuries. Broken or damaged beakers, flasks, and test tubes...
Why Silicone Elastomers Outperform Conventional Rubbers in Laboratory Applications
Silicone elastomers play a significant and preferential role in laboratory applications because of their unique combination of physical, chemical, thermal,...
From Apothecaries to Innovation: DWK Supporting the Enduring Power of Compounding Pharmacies
Compounding pharmacies have been in existence since the early 1900s with pharmacists responsible for preparing nearly all prescriptions. Compounding services...
Safeguarding Sample Integrity in Antibody Workflows
Improper handling and storage of antibodies can compromise sample integrity, performance, and reliability as a result of aggregation and chemical...
The Hidden Weak Link in Pharma Supply Chains Is Pharmaceutical Cold Storage
Every stage of the pharmaceutical supply chain is scrutinized for precision, yet one factor remains vulnerable: cold storage. With the...
Soda Lime vs Borosilicate Glass in the Laboratory
Glass is one of the most widely used materials in everyday life and scientific research. From food containers to pharmaceutical...
Sterile Filtration Safeguards Every Step in Pharma and Life Sciences
A failed sterility test can delay critical therapies, and in vaccine production, even the smallest microbial intrusion can compromise patient...
Understanding ASTM Standards: What They Are and Why They Matter
What Is ASTM? ASTM, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is one of the world’s largest...
Ensuring Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging Safety: A Guide to USP <660>
What is USP <660>? In the pharmaceutical industry, protection, compliance, and safety of drug products are critical drivers for primary...
DURAN® Ready-to-Use (RTU) Glass Bioprocessing Containers
Optimized for Aseptic Filling and Secure Storage of High-Value APIs Maintain API Stability and Purity DURAN® glass bottles and closures...
Why Borosilicate Glass Properties Make All the Difference in Pharma Labs
In pharmaceutical labs, glassware is part of the science. It has to handle heat, harsh solvents, and demanding workflows, without...
How to clean sintered discs in the laboratory environment
Sintered discs are commonly used when carrying out filtration processes in the laboratory. In this blog, we look at how...
Jointed laboratory glassware: Understanding the different types and when to use them
Glassware has become ubiquitous in laboratory experiments thanks to its many favourable qualities. It is inert, transparent, is chemically and...
Tips for working safely with pressure in the lab
Many applications within the laboratory environment require products to be subject to pressure or vacuum conditions. But not all products...
6 ways of reducing spillages in the lab
It goes without saying that spillages in the laboratory environment can cause significant problems. Most importantly, all spillages must be...
4 tips for preventing cross contamination in the lab
Cross contamination in the lab can spread easily in the laboratory environment, resulting in implications for the validity of work...
Inspecting Laboratory Glassware for Damage
Laboratory glassware is often subject to repeated use and while many products are designed to withstand this and don't have...
Tips for safely heating laboratory glassware
Heating glassware in the lab still requires care, even where products are designed specifically for use in such an environment....
How to autoclave plastic bottles
A variety of common laboratory processes require the use of a sterile container. However, if you are using laboratory plasticware,...
How to safely operate jointed glassware
Many traditional chemistry assemblies found in the lab require connected pieces of equipment. Distillation, extraction, filtration and reflux processes all...
Choosing laboratory plasticware with the right chemical compatibility
Plasticware is required for a variety of laboratory processes but an understanding of plastic chemical ...
How To Guide: cleaning lab glassware safely
Laboratory glassware has frequent contact with a range of substances on a repeated basis and ensuring that equipment can be...
Using barcodes to improve accuracy and efficiency in the lab
In a fast-paced environment like a laboratory, efficiency is key. One of the most important aspects to maintaining efficiency is...
How to Autoclave Glassware
An autoclave is a specialized piece of equipment designed to provide a physical method for disinfection and sterilization of glassware....