Water Testing
Water quality underpins the success of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, shaping safety, compliance and operational excellence. Cambrex provides a comprehensive suite of water testing solutions, combining advanced analytical and microbiological methods to address demanding industry expectations. Our integrated approach ensures that water utilized in production, cleaning processes and as a formulation component maintains exceptional purity and reliability. Rigorous testing preserves your products’ integrity, prevents contamination and supports regulatory requirements.
Analytical
Cambrex provides advanced analytical testing to confirm water used in pharmaceutical and medical device production is free from impurities that could compromise product safety or efficacy and meets the highest standards for purity and compliance.
- Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysis – Measures organic carbon levels to assess cleanliness and detect potential contamination.
- Conductivity Testing – Evaluates ionic content to confirm water purity for production and cleaning.
- Nitrate Testing – Detects nitrate impurities that may indicate contamination in water systems.
Microbiological
Microbiological testing plays a vital role in development and manufacturing by detecting and quantifying microorganisms, preventing contamination and ensuring water meets strict safety and regulatory standards.
- Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) Testing – Quantifies the total number of heterotrophic bacteria present in water and environmental samples, allowing you to assess microbial load and monitor system hygiene.
- Cambrex offers both mHPC and R2A methods, which are critical for monitoring water quality and environmental controls in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing facilities.
- Endotoxin Testing – Detects endotoxins from Gram-negative bacteria, ensuring water is safe for use in sensitive processes, including parenteral products and medical devices.
By integrating robust water testing with broader microbiology services and environmental monitoring programs, Cambrex helps clients validate cleaning processes, maintain controlled environments and ensure product quality throughout their development and manufacturing lifecycle.
Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance
Our testing laboratories are FDA-registered and GMP-compliant, reflecting our commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance. This comprehensive framework ensures we deliver accurate, reliable and regulatory-ready results to support your product safety and successful regulatory submissions.
Expertise and Client Support
Cambrex’s team of experienced analysts and microbiologists deliver high-quality services with quick and reliable turnaround times. Clients benefit from direct access to a dedicated account manager, who coordinates with our technical experts and operations teams to ensure proactive risk mitigation, project alignment with client goals, clear communication and prompt issue resolution.
We also offer courier services for sample pickup and delivery within a 150-mile radius of the Agawam, MA facility, ensuring sample integrity and convenience for clients.