Analytical Press Releases

Chiron AS in Trondheim, Norway has Developed the World’s First Commercial Microplastic Reference Materials
Chiron AS, now part of ZeptoMetrix®, has developed the world's very first commercially available microplastic reference materials. This revolutionary new product range, called MicroPRefs®, was developed in close collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) and was made possible by grants from the EU project EUROqCHARM and Innovation Norway.

Chiron AS Establishes State-of-the-Art Research Centre in Trondheim, Norway, Advancing Environmental Surveillance
Chiron AS, a leading producer of chemical reference materials headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is pleased to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art research centre dedicated to the enhanced surveillance of environmental pollutants.

NSI Lab Solutions launches MicroVive™: The Only 30-Day Rehydration Fluid for Microbiological Cultures
Raleigh, NC, June 13, 2023 — NSI Lab Solutions is excited to introduce MicroVive,the only 30-day rehydration fluid for freezer storage of microbiological certified reference materials. MicroVive is a single formulation designed to protect bacterial and fungal cell viability during frozen storage for up to 30 days. It is available in either 1.2 or 9 mL pre-proportioned volumes and sold in packs of 20 vials.