FDA-registered analytical lab · Research Triangle Park, NC

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Stability Storage & Testing

ICH-compliant stability storage and analytical testing supporting clinical development and global regulatory submissions.

Identifies degradation risks and confirms shelf life. ICH-compliant stability protocols across Zones I–IVb. Includes accelerated (40/75), long-term (25/60) and Intermediate (30/65) and photostability testing.

Supports

  • ICH Q1
  • FDA
  • Global submissions
  • Zones I–IVb
Stability chamber and cold-storage room
Fig. 01 — Stability storage2–8 °C → −80 °C

Capabilities

Stability Storage Conditions

ICH-Compliant

Table 01 — Storage conditions
No. Condition Use
0125°C / 60% RHLong-term (25/60)
0230°C / 65% RHIntermediate (30/65)
0340°C / 75% RHAccelerated (40/75)
042–8°CControlled conditions
05−20°CFrozen and ultra-low storage
06−30°CFrozen and ultra-low storage
07−80°CFrozen and ultra-low storage (biologics)
08PhotostabilityPhotostability testing

Full compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines.

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ICH Climatic Zones I–IVb

Global submissions

  1. ZoneI
  2. ZoneII
  3. ZoneIII
  4. ZoneIVa
  5. ZoneIVb
  • ICH-compliant stability protocols across Zones I–IVb
  • Mitigation across ICH climatic zones
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ICH Stability and Release Testing

ICH Q1 · FDA

  • API and drug product release testing
  • ICH-compliant stability studies (long-term, intermediate, accelerated)
  • Method verification, transfer, and validation
  • Comparative and trend analysis
  • Regulatory-aligned reporting for FDA and global submissions
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Stability Programs

Stability programs for small molecules, peptides, biologics, and medical devices.

  • 01Small molecules
  • 02Peptides
  • 03Biologics
  • 04Medical devices
  • Stability study design, data generation, and reporting per ICH Q1
  • Shelf-life determination and storage condition verification
  • Stability Studies under ICH conditions, including low temperatures (-20C to -80C)
  • Initial stability assessments

Quality · Compliance

Full compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines.

  • FDA-registered lab*
  • ICH Zones I–IVb
  • Storage down to −80 °C
  • Reporting per ICH Q1
  • Comparative and trend analysis
  • U.S.-based operations

*Analytical Lab

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