
The quality of agricultural chemicals (such as plant protection products) and biocidal products used in the industrial sector has a direct influence on the environment and human health.
The quality of agrochemicals (such as plant protection products) and biocidal products used in the industrial sector has a direct impact on the environment and human health.
In order to be granted approval by government authorities, products must meet high quality standards and comply with safety regulations.
Mérieux NutriSciences provides highly specialized technical and analytical services for the worldwide registration and regulatory compliance of agrochemicals, biocides and chemicals (*). Our safety and quality services provide the world’s leading manufacturers with reliable scientific data, including laboratory data and field studies, to determine the safety and efficacy of products. We ensure that products comply with international standards across an extensive range of parameters, including:
- Quality control and stability studies
- Physicochemical and technical properties
- Five-batch analysis and substance characterization
- Mutagenicity studies
- Toxicological studies
- Ecotoxicological studies and environmental fate and behavior studies
- Biocidal Products
- Regulatory support and consultancy
Mérieux NutriSciences offers scientific excellence, top-level quality standards (GLP/OECD, ISO 17025), and best-in-class services according to good laboratory practices (GLP).
(*) Application of European regulations:
- Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
- Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products
- Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market
All Our Tests and Services
- Physicochemical and technical properties
- Determination of active substances and impurities
- Stability studies
Five batch analyzes
Pre-scan analysis
Test for substance characterization
Physical and chemical properties
Technical specifications of formulated products
Toxicological tests to assess potential health risks of toxic chemicals, biocidal products and other chemicals.
Bacterial reverse mutation test
In vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test
In vivo mammalian erythrocyte micronukleus test
In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Ecotoxicological tests
Toxicity to water
Effects on terrestrial organisms
Environmental fate and behavior tests