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Nitrosamine / NDSRI Testing

Detection of nitrosamine traces in APIs and drug products using LC-MSMS. Compliant with FDA/EMA requirements.

NitrosaminesNDSRILC-MSMSFDA/EMA
Overview

About This Service

AnalytiLab offers highly sensitive nitrosamine and NDSRI (Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurities) testing using LC-MS/MS. Our validated methods detect nitrosamines at sub-ppm levels in APIs, drug products, and excipients. We support pharmaceutical companies in their nitrosamine risk assessment and control strategy as required by FDA and EMA.

FDA Nitrosamine GuidanceEMA GuidanceICH M7ICH Q3B

Key Information

Detection LimitSub-ppm (0.01–0.1 ppm)
Turnaround Time10–15 working days
Regulatory AcceptanceUSFDA, EMA
Compounds Covered50+ nitrosamines

Accredited by

NABLISO 17025USFDA
Scope of Work

What's Included

NDMA, NDEA, NMBA, NIPEA, NDIPA detection
NDSRI (drug-specific nitrosamines) analysis
Sub-ppm detection limits
Nitrosamine risk assessment support
Control strategy development
Confirmatory testing by multiple techniques
Acceptable Intake (AI) limit comparison
Regulatory submission support
Batch release testing
Stability monitoring for nitrosamines
Equipment

Instruments Used

LCMS/MS (Triple Quadrupole)

Nitrosamine detection at sub-ppm levels

GC-MS/MS

Volatile nitrosamine analysis (NDMA, NDEA)

HPLC-UV

Screening and confirmation

Headspace GC-MS

Volatile nitrosamine screening

Compliance

Regulatory Standards

FDA Nitrosamine Guidance
EMA Guidance
ICH M7
ICH Q3B
Our Process

How We Work

01

Risk Assessment

Nitrosamine risk assessment per FDA/EMA guidance; identification of potential nitrosamines.

02

Method Selection

Appropriate LC-MS/MS or GC-MS/MS method selected based on nitrosamine type.

03

Sensitive Analysis

Analysis at sub-ppm levels with certified reference standards and internal standards.

04

AI Comparison & Report

Results compared against Acceptable Intake limits; regulatory-ready report issued.

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