Foreign Body Identification

RSSL is recognized as a leading independent provider of foreign body analysis and identification services.  The nature and causes of contamination can be determined quickly by application of advanced non-destructive procedures and complementary analytical techniques.

How to send in a sample

Request a jiffy bag form

Our microscopy department has expertise in the identification and analysis of the following materials:

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastics

• Hairs and Fibres

• Insects

• Pharmaceutical

• Deposits and hazes

• other unidentified materials

DNA analysis is used in conjunction with microscopy techniques to provide further information where necessary, supporting services in chemistry and microbiology are also utilised.