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Testing & Analytical Services
Contamination Detection
BEMCON supports investigations into foreign particles, residues and unexpected contamination in materials, products and packaging. Laboratory findings help identify contaminants and compare suspected sources without presenting unverified causes as established facts.
6 specialist capabilitiesSpecialist partner laboratoriesDefined success criteria
Contamination DetectionTesting coordinated around your sample, specification and decision
BUILT AROUND YOUR REQUIREMENT
Contamination Detection with a clear purpose
Each engagement starts with the required outcome, operating context and evidence of success. The result is a focused Contamination Detection scope with clear responsibilities and handover points.
Sampling
Sampling plans and chain-of-custody from site to laboratory.
Standards-based methods
Testing to ISO, ASTM, EN, GSO and SASO methods.
Reports you can use
Certified reports with interpretation and next steps.
6 SPECIALIST CAPABILITIES
What the service can cover
Select the capabilities that match your Contamination Detection requirement, operating context and agreed delivery stage.
Microscopic Foreign-Particle Examination
Examine recovered particles using appropriate microscopy. Observations and supporting images document particle characteristics and guide further identification or comparison testing.
Infrared Spectroscopy Identification
Coordinate infrared analysis of suitable particles or residues. Findings support material identification and comparison with suspected sources such as seals, belts, coatings or packaging.
Elemental Contaminant Analysis
Determine the elemental composition of suitable contaminants. Results help characterise recovered material and assess similarities with potential source components.
Targeted Chemical Residue Testing
Investigate specified residues through appropriate chemical analysis. The test scope focuses on substances relevant to the product, process or suspected contamination event.
Suspected-Source Material Comparison
Compare recovered contaminants with submitted source materials, including equipment parts, lubricants and packaging. Reports distinguish analytical similarities from evidence sufficient to support source identification.
Contamination Investigation & Evidence Review
Bring together identification results, sample details and source comparisons. Findings establish supported conclusions, unresolved questions and practical priorities for the client’s corrective-action investigation.
HOW WE WORK
From test question to usable findings
A defined workflow keeps the work aligned with the approved scope and makes progress, decisions and handover easier to manage.
Scope your requirement- 01
Define the requirement
Confirm the sample or product, applicable specification and decision the testing must support.
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Build the test programme
Agree specimens, operating conditions, measurements, methods and acceptance criteria before work begins.
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Coordinate testing
Manage the assignment with an appropriate specialist partner laboratory and keep the agreed scope visible.
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Report and decide
Present measured results, observed changes, deviations, limitations and priorities for any further investigation.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Evidence designed for the next decision
Agreed test programme
Defined samples, methods, reporting expectations and assessment criteria before testing starts.
Coordinated specialist testing
Testing coordinated with partner laboratories selected for the required analytical methods.
Clear technical findings
Documented results, observations, deviations and limitations for the scope actually completed.
Practical next steps
Priorities for review, corrective action, further analysis or specialist investigation where needed.
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