| |DECEMBER 202419Strengthening StandardsUnlike others, BRF provides a truly end-to-end solution within a single, unified facility. Spanning over 1.5 lakh square feet, the lab houses more than 500+ state-of-the-art instruments, multiple clean rooms, and a team of around 300+ highly trained professionals, all well-versed in regulatory aspects and GLP standards. The centralized approach allows the company to cover everything from basic physical and chemical analysis to complex studies like radiology, pathology, biochemistry, toxicology, genotoxicology, and pharmacology--all within the same facility.The comprehensive range of services offered ensures that manufacturers can rely on the facility to manage every aspect of their testing needs, maintaining consistency and quality control throughout the process. Having generated over 15,000 GLP reports for more than 300 clients worldwide, the facility has established a strong reputation for reliability. These reports, recognized and accepted by regulatory agencies globally, enhance confidence in the product's ability to pass scrutiny without significant issues. In the event of regulatory questions, the facility provides extensive support, including 10 years of archival services by GLP norms, ensuring that manufacturers can return for assistance at any time.Chemistry forms the backbone of any preclinical CRO and BRF's chemistry department stands as one of the largest in the company, with over 50 experts and an impressive array of advanced equipment, including more than 40 HPLCs, multiple top-of-the-line LC-MS, HRMS, GCMS, and NMR systems. The extensive suite of chemistry services supports standalone projects and other departments, particularly as regulatory norms, including GLP, demand rigorous chemistry data for everything from dosing animal models to conducting field studies on agrochemicals. As biosimilars and bioanalytical services become increasingly crucial, the company remains one of the few labs in India offering comprehensive GLP-compliant chemistry services, bolstered by a highly qualified team and cutting-edge instruments, ensuring clients receive timely, accurate reports. Recognizing a critical bottleneck in the availability of quality reference standards, BRF is planning a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to synthetic chemistry services. While this facility is in development, the company is already addressing client needs through in-house preparatory HPLCs, flash chromatography, and other purification equipment, ensuring that testing timelines and costs are effectively managed.By investing in the latest technology and staying at the forefront of innovation, the company can offer its clients cutting-edge solutions that meet their needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. For example, it has been one of the leaders in adopting rapid microbiological methods (RMMs), which offer faster results without compromising accuracy. These methods are particularly valuable in today's fast-paced industry, where time is often of the essence.The facility is committed to continuous investment and innovation, driven by an unwavering dedication to upgrading and expanding its capabilities. The emphasis is on acquiring the most advanced equipment and ensuring that every aspect of the facility remains state-of-the-art. This commitment extends to providing top-tier training for scientists, recognizing that the combination of cutting-edge technology and expert training is essential for achieving optimal outcomes. Trust is paramount in the industry, as manufacturers entrust the facility with their products, often before they reach the market. The facility has significantly expanded its footprint in just eight years since obtaining GLP certification, tripling its size. Plans are underway to further increase laboratory space by 50-60 percent in the coming year, adding 70,000-80,000 square feet. Alongside this expansion, staff numbers are expected to grow by 30-40 percent, ensuring that the facility can continue to meet the evolving needs of its clients with the highest standards of quality and reliability. POBRF offers a comprehensive suite of microbiology services tailored to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and food safety needs
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