Our institute specialises in advanced chemical and microbiological analysis, focusing on pharmaceuticals, active ingredients, cosmetics, and various water types, including drinking water, bathing water, and wastewater. As a GMP-certified laboratory inspected and approved by the German Medicinal Products Agency and the FDA, we excel in method development, validation, and testing under GMP conditions.
Our laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art technology for complex analyses, such as heavy metal testing, corrosion studies, pesticide and pharmaceutical residue analysis in aqueous matrices, volatile halogenated hydrocarbons (VHC), organic solvents, and mineral oils. We also offer stability studies, viscosity, density, hardness, and refractive index measurements, as well as in vitro dissolution testing. All analyses are conducted under GMP conditions, and we develop and validate analytical methods in accordance with ICH guidelines.
With accreditations from leading authorities such as the German drug regulatory agency and the FDA, as well as our comprehensive quality assurance program, we guarantee the reliability and regulatory compliance of our results. External laboratory audits, official inspections, and interlaboratory comparisons continuously ensure the quality of our analyses. Our team of experts takes a solution-oriented approach to your specific needs and supports you in achieving your safety, quality, and regulatory goals.
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We continuously demonstrate the quality of our laboratory and its comprehensive quality assurance program through official inspections (Regional Council of Tübingen, Germany; FDA, USA), external laboratory audits, interlaboratory comparisons, control samples, and practical application. Our analyses are legally defensible and internationally recognized. Analyses in the field of pharmaceutical analytics are carried out under GMP conditions. Many authorities make use of our services. Our laboratory holds authorization to handle pathogens in accordance with § 19 of the Infection Protection Act.
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For more than seven decades, the Heppeler Institute has been a trusted name for precise, compliant, and timely pharmaceutical and water testing. Now, as the Normec Heppeler Institute, we carry this legacy forward — combining our established expertise with the strength and resources of Normec. This is our journey.
Lörrach, August 2025 – The Untersuchungsinstitut Heppeler trusted by companies in the region of the “Three-country corner” (“Dreiländereck") of Germany, France and Switzerland for high-quality pharmaceutical and water testing, will continue to operate under the new name – Normec Heppeler Institute.
Normec is a leading organisation in the TICC industry (Testing, Inspection, Certification, Compliance). Our areas of expertise range from (drinking) water quality, air quality and soil quality to fire safety, food safety, management systems, fair labour, good working conditions and social compliance. Every day, we work towards a safe, healthy and reliable working and living environment. For this and future generations.
