Who can urgently identify a contaminant in my product or process?
Rapid contamination ID usually starts with non-destructive microscopy and FTIR, then GC-MS for volatiles or SEM/EDS for inorganic material. Fast results depend on sending the sample and suspected sources together.
What the method covers
Foreign particles, films, odours, discoloration and residues in products, raw materials and equipment.
Applicability caveats
- Expedited turnaround depends on lab capacity — say your deadline honestly.
- Identifying a material does not always identify where it came from.
- Food or pharma recalls may need regulated-lab data.