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SHRIRAM INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (SRI), BENGALURU
(A Unit of Shriram Scientific and Industrial Research Foundation)
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Address: Plot No. 14 & 15, Sadaramangala Industrial Area, Whitefield Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560048
Contact: 080-35000500, 28410165 / 167 / 172
Email: info@shriraminstitute-blr.org, info@shriramscientific.com
Website: www.shriramscientific.com

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ANALYTICAL SCIENCE DIVISION (ASD) - FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR DRUGS & COSMETICS
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1. DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS
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Products:
Antibiotics, Bioassays of Other Products (other than those mentioned above), Chemotherapeutic Agents, Drug Intermediates, Drug Substances (API), Filterable Solutions & Soluble Preparations, Immunological Products, Non-Filterable Preparations Including Ointments, Preservative Efficacy, Raw Materials, Synthetic Drugs, Veterinary Drugs.

Test Parameters:
Microbial Limit Test, Total Aerobic Microbial Count, Total Yeast & Mould Count, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Sterility Test, Bioburden Test, Microbial Assay, Bacterial Endotoxin Test (Gel-clot method), Bacterial Endotoxin Test (Chromogenic Kinetic method), Anti-microbial Efficacy Test.

Test Methods:
- Indian Pharmacopoeia
- United States Pharmacopoeia
- British Pharmacopoeia
- European Pharmacopoeia


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2. COSMETICS & ESSENTIAL OIL
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Products:
Perfumes, Tooth Paste, Hygiene products, Cosmetics, Hair Oil.

Test Parameters:
Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Yeast and Mould Count, Total Viable count.

Test Methods:
- Indian Standard
- Indian Pharmacopoeia
- USP


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3. AYUSH PRODUCTS
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Products:
Ayurvedic drugs, Herbal formulations, Homeopathic Drugs, Siddha Drugs, Unani Drugs.

Test Parameters:
Total Aerobic Microbial Count (MLT), Yeast and Mould Count (MLT), Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Test Method:
- Ayush Pharmacopeia of India


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4. BIOCIDES
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Products:
Algicides, Antiseptics, Bactericides, Disinfectants, Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Sanitizers, Sporicides, Viricides, Weedicides.

Test Parameters:
Redial Walker Co-Efficacy Test, Staphylococcus Efficient Test, Anti-Microbial Efficacy Test, Anti-Fungal Activity Test, Anti-Bacterial Activity Test.

Test Methods:
- Indian Standard
- Indian Pharmacopoeia
- USP


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5. MEDICAL ACCESSORIES & SURGICAL PRODUCTS
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Products:
Blood Bags, Catheter, Condoms, Copper T, Hypodermic Needles, Tubal Rings.

Test Parameters:
Sterility Test, Bacterial Endotoxin Test (Gel-clot method).

Test Methods:
- ISO
- Indian Pharmacopoeia
- USP