New Laboratory for Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Biotechnology Inaugurated in Lyon, France
On June 12th, a new microbiology, ecotoxicology, and biotechnology laboratory was officially inaugurated in Lyon, France.
Spanning 550 square meters, this facility ranks among the world's largest microbiology laboratories and will serve as a reference center in this field. The laboratory is equipped with advanced equipment and machine learning technologies, mainly serving the development of biodegradation solutions for markets including beauty & personal care, home care, and materials.
The new laboratory will significantly enhance biodegradation and ecotoxicity testing capabilities, intervening in testing from the early stages of product development and accelerating the development process of environmentally friendly products through its renewable materials and biotechnology growth platform. Compared to 2021, the laboratory's biodegradation testing capability will increase tenfold. Ecotoxicology testing evaluates the potential harm of chemical substances or products to ecosystems (including plants, animals, and microorganisms) and is critical for ensuring environmental safety and regulatory compliance. Toxicity testing, in contrast, focuses on potential impacts on human health, assessing hazards to physiological systems.
Biodegradability testing assesses of evaluating the rate and effectiveness of microbial decomposition of substances (e.g., chemicals or materials) in the environment, which helps to determine their environmental impact and ability to degrade naturally and safely.
The laboratory is expected to obtain GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) certification in the second half of this year, enabling it to support product registration. With specialized expertise in assessing the biodegradability of diverse difficulties to evaluate products, the laboratory will also operate in a service model to support clients and partners.
