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                            PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi

                             
                            PCSIR KarachiPCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi is a multidisciplinary research complex having expertise in the disciplines of Marine & Food Sciences, Environment, Bio-Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Applied Chemistry & Physics, Instrumentation, Material Science and Computers.  Besides carrying out R&D work in particular disciplines, it also provides analytical and technical services as well as academic supervisory services. In the present scenario of ISO and WTO, KLC is contributing by providing quality testing services accredited under ISO / IEC-17025, to the Pakistani manufacturers, exporters and importers. 
                             
                            At the time of establishment, in 1953, Central Laboratories Karachi had seven Divisions. The nucleus premises of Central Laboratories Karachi was built with a covered area of approximately 6000 sq meters, having a scientific manpower of approximate 100 including senior scientists with foreign qualifications.At present PCSIR labs complex, Karachi is comprised of 7 Centers with a total manpower of around six hundred including 190 scientist and technologists. 
                             
                             
                             
                            PCSIR Karachi PCSIR Laboratories Complex Karachi is a multifunctional R&D organization comprising the following Research Centers:    
                             
                            • Applied Chemistry Research Centre

                            Applied Chemistry Research Centre is executing R&D activities and also providing consultancy /advisory and analytical testing services to various public and private sectors in the field of plastic and polymer, textile, agrochemicals, oils & fats, ores / minerals, Fine chemicals etc. The center is comprised of highly qualified, dedicated and skilled manpower

                            ​Sections:

                            1.        Textile
                            2.        Oil & Fats
                            3.        Plastic & Polymer
                            4.        Analytical Testing Services
                            5.        Agro / Industrial Chemical

                            The centre is providing services to following sectors:

                            • Textile and Allied industries
                            • Oils and Gas Sector
                            • Edible Oil Manufacturers
                            • Plastic Polymer and Rubber Industries
                            • Agrochemicals and Fine Chemicals
                            • Minerals and Ores Exploration
                            • Chemical Industries
                            • Agricultural Sector
                            • Construction and Building Materials
                            • Engineering Sector
                            • Pharma, Cosmatics and other chemical Industries
                            • Automobile Industries
                            • Academia

                            Consultancy Service Offered:

                            • Textile and Allied industries
                            • Oils and Gas Sector
                            • Edible Oil Manufacturers
                            • Plastic Polymer and Rubber Industries
                            • Agrochemicals and Fine Chemicals
                            • Minerals and Ores Exploration
                            • Chemical Industries
                            • Agricultural Sector
                            • Construction and Building Materials
                            • Engineering Sector
                            • Pharma, Cosmatics and other chemical Industries
                            • Automobile Industries
                            • Academia

                            Training programs:

                            • Analytical Techniques Applied on Physicochemical Characterization of Petroleum Oil Lubricant (POL)
                            • Analytical techniques used in edible and inedible oils and fats”
                            • Testing, Evaluation and Handling of Analytical Methods for RMF and Lube Oil
                            • Quality Evaluation and Processing of Crude Oil.
                            • Formulation & compounding  of rubber
                            • Analytical Techniques in Material Testing
                            • Formulation, compounding & testing of epoxy based composite material
                            • Comprehensive Testing of CR and Thermoplastic Paints
                            • Handling and Troubleshooting of Sophisticated Instruments.
                            • Soil and Fertilizer Testing
                            • Testing of Ores and Minerals Using Classical Methods
                            • Training Course on Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
                            • Good Laboratory Practices
                            • Measurement Uncertainty
                            • Environmental Impact Assessment

                             

                            • Applied Physics, Computer & Instrumentation Centre

                            The Applied Physics, Computer and Instrumentation Centre of PCSIR, KLC is undertaking projects to provide import substitutes through indigenous resources.

                            The Center consists of the following sections:

                            1. Embedded Systems Designing Laboratory 
                            2. Calibration Laboratory
                            3. Materials Analysis & Testing Laboratory
                            4. Center for Repair and Maintenance of Scientific Equipments

                            Services Offered:

                            • Analytical Testing & Calibration
                            • Designing & Development of Scientific Equipment.
                            • Repair & maintenance of Scientific Instruments.

                            Training Programmes:

                            • Basic repair & maintenance of Scientific Instruments.
                            • AVR Microcontroller Development System.
                            • ISO related trainings
                            • Centre for Development of Laboratory Equipment

                            Development of low cost Laboratory equipment & their commercialization was initiated through a STED Project with the approval of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of Pakistan in the year 2002. The aim and objective of the project was the creation of local facilities for the development and fabrication of laboratories equipment as an import substitute. Centre for Development of Laboratory Equipment (CDLE) of PCSIR Labs. Complex, Karachi has developed various laboratory equipment which are being used in different R&D organizations, Educational Institutions and in quality control labs of different industries, which are well supported by our back up services.

                            The Center consists of the following sections:

                            • Analytical Laboratory Equipment
                            • Electro-Medical Equipment

                            Services Offered:

                            • Production of Analytical Laboratory Equipment
                            • Production of Electro-Medical Equipment

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            • Performance Test of Products(Electro-medical Equipment)
                            • Repair & Maintenance  of equipment

                            At CDLE Repair and maintenance of electro-medical and laboratory equipment is available for clients.

                            Training Programmes:

                            • Software Trainings: Short Courses of One month on Lab VIEW for Engineering background persons.
                            • Repair and maintenance Training: Three to four weeks basic repair and maintenance of equipment  for Engineering background persons.
                            • Centre for Environmental Studies

                            The Center for Environmental Studies was established in May 2003 . The Center for Environmental Studies (CES-PCSIR) is a viable Environmental R &D research and testing / analysis oriented center that provides services concerning the environment issues to public sector & industrial sector as well export and import trade bureaus.

                            The highly skilled manpower are committed to provide reliable services to the satisfaction of its customers through compliance with International Standards ISO-17025.

                            The Center consists of the following sections:

                            • POPs Testing Laboratory
                            • Heavy metal and Water (H & W) section
                            • Air & Noise Testing Laboratory
                            • Waste Management Laboratory (Solid , Wastewater & Renewable Energy)
                            • Pulp & Paper Testing Laboratory

                            Services Offered:

                            • Organochlorine (OCs)
                            • Organophosphorus (OPs)
                            • PCBs (Fish)
                            • PCBs
                            • PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) (Fish)
                            • PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
                            • AliphaticHydrocarbons/ Alkanes
                            • Pthalates
                            • Alkyl Phenols
                            • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
                            • Volatiles
                            • Amines & Derivatives
                            • PH3
                            • Dioxin (Fish)
                            • Dioxin

                            AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING. Real Time Measurement

                            • Carbon monoxide (CO)
                            • Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
                            • Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
                            • Metrological Parameters
                            • (Humidity, temperature, wind speed, wind direction)

                              

                            By Gastec Tubes System

                            • Chlorine (Cl2)
                            • Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
                            • Ozone (O3)
                            • Ammonia (NH3)
                            • Carbon monoxide (CO)

                            STACK EMISSION

                            • Oxygen (O2)
                            • Carbon dioxide (CO2)
                            • Carbon monoxide (CO)
                            • Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
                            • Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
                            • Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSP)
                            • Flue Gas Temperature

                            VEHICULAR EMISSION

                            • Oxygen (O2)
                            • Carbon dioxide (CO2)
                            • Carbon monoxide (CO)
                            • Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
                            • Hydrocarbons (HCs)
                            • Smoke

                            NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT

                            • Noise Level

                            CALIBRATION FACILITY FOR GAS ANALYZERS

                            • CO Gas Detector
                            • SO2 Gas Detector
                            • HC Gas Detector
                            • NO Gas Detector
                            • NO2 Gas Detector
                            • CO2 Gas Detector
                            • LEL Gas Detector
                            • O2 Gas Detector
                            • H2S

                            CORROSION TEST

                            Pulp & Paper Lab:

                            Paper

                            • Moisture Content
                            • Ash
                            • Thickness
                            • Grammage (--)
                            • Tensile Strength
                            • Bursting Strength (Factor & Index)
                            • Tearing Strength (MD, CD, Factor & Index)
                            • Brightness (%)
                            • Opacity (%)
                            • Whiteness
                            • Cobb’s Test
                            • Fiber Analysis
                            • pH Determination (Hot / Cold)
                            • α-Cellulose

                            Corrugated Board / Paper Board

                            • Moisture Content
                            • Ash
                            • Thickness
                            • Grammage (--)
                            • Bursting Strength

                            Bank (Cheque Leave and Paper sheet CBS-1) 

                            • Chemical Sensitivity

                            Solid Waste Management Lab:

                            Solid waste

                            • Carbon
                            • Nitrogen (soluble, TKN, total)
                            • Phosphorus
                            • Organic Matter
                            • C:N Ratio
                            • Calorific Value
                            • Potassium
                            • Moisture Content
                            • Ash Content
                            • Volatile Matter
                            • Fixed Carbon
                            • Sulfur
                            • Sodium
                            • Calcium
                            • Density
                            • Segregation of municipal solid waste
                            • Ash fusion test
                            • Biodegradability test
                            • Heavy metals in solid waste
                            • Salinity
                            • Phytotoxicity assay

                            Water &Wastewater

                            • Temperature
                            • BOD5 at 20 oC
                            • COD
                            • pH value
                            • Total suspended solids
                            • Total dissolved solids
                            • Grease and oil
                            • Chloride
                            • Fluoride
                            • Cyanide
                            • Sulphate
                            • Sulphide
                            • Ammonia
                            • Cadmium
                            • Chromium
                            • Copper
                            • Lead
                            • Mercury
                            • Selenium
                            • Nickel
                            • Silver
                            • Total toxic metal
                            • Zinc
                            • Arsenic
                            • Barium
                            • Iron
                            • Manganese
                            • Boron
                            • Chlorine
                            • TOC
                            • Phenolic compounds as phenol
                            • Anionic detergents
                            • Pesticide/herbicide/fungicide/insecticides
                            • SDI (in drinking water)
                            • SAR
                            • RSC
                            • EC

                            Biomass/ Renewable energy

                            • Proximate Analysis
                            • Ultimate analysis
                            • Lower Heating Value
                            • Higher Heating Value
                            • Bio methane Potential
                            • Anaerobic Toxicity Assay
                            • Calorific value
                            • Chemical/ microbiological analysis of organic fertilizer

                            Heavy Metals in all commodities

                            • Lead (Pb)
                            • Cadmium (Cd)
                            • Copper (Cu)
                            • Zinc (Zn)
                            • Iron (Fe)
                            • Chromium (Cr)
                            • Aluminum (Al)
                            • Tin (Sn)
                            • Manganese (Mn)
                            • Arsenic (As)
                            • Mercury (Hg)
                            • Selenium (Se)
                            • Calcium (Ca)
                            • Magnesium (Mg)
                            • Potassium (K)
                            • Sodium (Na)
                            • Silica (Si)

                             

                            Training Programmes:

                             

                            • Pesticides Analysis
                            • Heavy Metals Analysis  (Water and Food) 
                            • PCB Analysis 
                            • PAH Analysis 
                            • Dioxin Analysis 
                            • Instrumentation Training (GC, GC-MS, Atomic Absorption) 
                            • ISO-17025 adaptation  with respect of Chemical Analysis  
                            • Uncertainty Evaluation in Chemical Analysis   
                            • Analytical Method Validation 
                            • Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Chemical Analysis 
                            • Drinking Water Analysis 
                            • Paper and Pulp Testing 
                            • Air Pollution & Noise Monitoring Techniques 
                            • Proximate Composition Analysis 
                            • Segregation of Municipal solid waste 
                            • General Characterization of solid waste 
                            • Composting techniques with complete analysis 
                            • Analysis of wastewater as per NEQs limits 
                            • Wastewater treatment techniques 
                            • Recycling and reuse of valuable chemicals from industrial effluent 
                            • Renewable Energy:
                            • Biogas to bio-methane process (ml) on lab scale
                            • Engineering Services Centre

                            The Engineering Services Center main responsibilities are to scale up of developed indigenous technologies into pilot plant / commercial production units, design and fabrication of equipment & apparatus, regular production for commercialization. Consultancies, advisory and preparation of techno-economic feasibilities reports for entrepreneurs.

                            The Center consists of the following sections:

                            1. Research Industrialization Section
                            2. Workshops Section
                            3. Civil EngineeringSection
                            4. Electrical Engineering Section

                            Services Offered:

                            Service provided at R.I Section:

                            • Semi and Pilot Scale Production of Chemicals/Food Items/Phamacuitical Products/Agro Chemicals
                            • Spray drying of Colostrums Powder milk
                            • Fine Grinding
                            • Production of Frozen Potato Chips
                            • Moisture Reduction up to 5%
                            • Spray Drying of Food Suppliment
                            • Grinding of Fly-Ash
                            • Sterilization of Glass Bottles etc.
                            • Inquiry Regarding Domestic Water Pumps
                            • Manufacturing of fish Protein Concentrate  (Famvic, Evron syrup)
                            • Manufacturing of colbid
                            • Purification of Wax
                            • Dehydration of various stuff (Foods, Fruits and chemicals)
                            • Production of herbal extract
                            • Extraction/Isolation
                            • Analytical Testing (Hydrostatic Pressure Testing of diffrent types of pipes i.e uPVC, PE, etc.)

                            Services provided at Workshops

                            • Fabrication and manufacturing facilities
                            • Electrical equipment repair
                            • CNC and conventional machines
                            • Air plasma cutting facilities
                            • Manufacturing of Spare parts, Dyes &Mould and  Chemical Engineering Equipment

                            Consultancy Services offered:

                            • Moisture Reduction up to 5%
                            • Spray Drying of Food Suppliment
                            • Grinding of Fly-Ash
                            • Sterilization of Glass Bottles
                            • Inquiry Regarding Domestic Water Pumps
                            • Optimization of Herbion’s Extraction Process facility
                            • Purification of Wax
                            • Reduction of moisture from flour to improve shelf life
                            • Fine Powder from rock stone
                            • Production of herbal extract
                            • Production of frozen potato chips from new potato
                            • Flavored Honey production for quality evaluation

                            Training Programmes:

                            • Project Management
                            • Project Management  software
                            • Industrial Management with Practical Demonstration
                            • Managerial Skill with Practical Demonstration
                            • Production Management & 5S Japanese Management System
                            • Plant Cost Estimation
                            • Techno-Economic Feasibility Report Preparation with real project
                            • Technical Audit Report Preparation with real project
                            • Hands –on Training on Chemical Pilot Plant Equipment
                            • Hands-on Training on Food Pilot Plant Equipment
                            • Hands –on Training on Pharmaceutical Pilot Plant Equipment
                            • Product Development
                            • Technology Development
                            • Business Development
                            • Training on CNC Machines
                            • Food  & Marine Resources Research Centre

                            Food & Marine Resources Research Centre has been working on various research and development projects of national interests to help and support the local industries for better utilization of indigenous resources for import substitution and to promote the exports for economic uplift of the country. 

                            The Center consists of the following sections:

                            1. Food Technology

                            The Food Technology Section works under the auspices of the Food and Marine Resources Research Center (FMRRC). The qualified and experienced staff is the great asset of the food technology section. Moreover well equipped laboratories and implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 International Laboratory Test Accreditation program to its true spirit are the other strengths. To promote and advance the knowledge of Food Science and Technology in Pakistan, the food technology section has planned an annual training program for 2016. It is envisaged that the prospective participants for the training workshops will have the opportunity to acquire relevant knowledge and skills in the applications of various equipments to enhance their performances at work.

                            Services Offered:

                            • Testing and Analysis
                            • Consultancy
                            • Trainings
                            • R&D Projects
                            • Production

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            • Process Development
                            • New Food Product Development
                            • Nutritional Supplements
                            • Pet Food
                            • Ingredients Authenticity
                            • Halal Food Authentication

                            Training Programmes:

                            • Quality Management Systems and Good Laboratory Practices.
                            • Training on High Performance Liquid Chromatographic and (HPLC) and Gas Chromatographic (GC) Techniques.
                            • Training on Amino Acid Analyzer
                            • Training on Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Flame Photometer
                            • Training on Fourier Transform Infra red Spectrophotometer and Ultra-Violet/Visible Spectrophotometer Equipment.
                            • Training on Laboratory Methods of Chemical Analysis and Quality Control of Food and Food Products
                            • Training on National Food Laws and Regulations.
                            1. Aquaculture

                            Indoor mushroom culture have enormous potential for small business investors. In home people could grow their own mushroom and could enjoy the taste of fresh mushrooms. Woman and jobless persons at their home could earn livelihood through this part time mushroom culture adventure. PCSIR Karachi provide consultancy and quality seeds of different mushroom varieties.

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            • mushroom farming,
                            • problems in handling spawn, and
                            • growth response of cultivated mushrooms(harvest).

                             

                            1. Microbiology

                             

                            The Microbiology Laboratory is working under Food & Marine Resources Research Center. It is engaged in providing microbiological testing of food and water samples for the local industries. 

                            Microbiology Laboratory is engaged in testing of food and water samples for local industries. Skilled personnel involved in testing activities are committed to provide reliable services to the satisfaction of its customers through compliance with International Standards ISO-17025 and continual improvement of its Management System & Services through the implementation of Quality Objectives and Procedures.

                            Services Offered:

                            Microbiological testing of food and water samples for their fitness for human consumption for the local industries.

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            • Control of microbiological contamination in foods and food products
                            • Water quality and purification methods

                            Training Programmes:

                            • Microbiological analyses of food and water samples
                            • Isolation and identification of microorganisms from various sources
                            • Molecular identification of microorganisms using PCR
                            • GM products detection via PCR
                            • Pork contamination via PCR
                            1. Food & Feed Safety

                            Food and Feed Safety Laboratory (FFSL), Food and Marine Resources Research Center (FMRRC), PCSIR Labs., Complex Karachi is engaged for the last two decades to promote the Trade of Agricultural Produce of the Country, Nationally and Internationally. FFSL is performing R&D as well as the Quality Assured Testing Service under ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international laboratory test accreditation program. The qualified and experienced personals are the great asset of the FFSL. Moreover, FFSL is among well equipped laboratories and has ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation which is the other salient feature of its strengths.

                            FFSL provide the detoxification facilities for agriculture commodities which help to make unusable aflatoxins contaminated agriculture commodities into usable forms, which can be exported to many countries as value added products.

                            FFSL also provide the detection of Pork antigen in meat, raw meat, bone meal and gelatine. Food and Feed Safety Lab. is a niche player in the Food and Feed Industry, focusing on products which are imported in the country and exported to worldwide from Pakistan.

                            Services Offered:

                            Food and Feed Safety Laboratory (FFSL) is engaged in providing test and analysis services to agricultural and livestock sector of the Country to monitor the most deleterious  mycotoxins, like, Aflatoxins (AFs), Ochratoxin ‘A’ (OTA), Deoxynivalenol (DON), Zearalenone (ZON), T-2 toxin, Aflatoxin M1 and Ergot using TLC, HPLC, PCR and ELISA techniques.

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            • Agriculture
                            • Poultry and Dairy Industries
                            • Halal Food Industry
                            • Importer and Exporter of Food and Feed Industries

                            Training Programmes:

                            • Analysis of Total Aflatoxins in Food, Feed and Agricultural Commodities using TLC, HPLC and ELISA techniques.
                            • Analysis of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk and Milk Products using TLC, HPLC and ELISA techniques.
                            • Analysis of Ochratoxin ‘A’ in Raisin, Wheat and Animal Feed using TLC, HPLC and ELISA techniques.
                            • Analysis of Deoxynivalenol/Vomitoxin in Food, Feed and Agricultural Commodities using TLC, HPLC and ELISA techniques.
                            • Analysis of T-2 -toxin in Food, Feed and Agricultural Commodities using TLC, HPLC and ELISA techniques.
                            • Analysis of Zearalenone in Food, Feed and Agricultural Commodities using TLC, HPLC and ELISA techniques.
                            • Analysis of Fumonisin in Food, Feed and Agricultural Commodities using TLC, HPLC and ELISA techniques.
                            • Analysis of Patulin in Apple Juices using TLC and HPLC techniques.
                            • Analysis of Ergot in Wheat, Wheat flour, Rye etc.
                            • Analysis of Gossypol  in Cotton seed
                            1. Plant Tissue Culture

                            Services Offered:

                            • Mass multiplication through Plant Tissue Culture technique
                            • Crop improvement through Plant Tissue Culture technique
                            • Seed testing
                            • Fertiliser/pesticide field trials
                            • Customized Hydroponics nutrient solution as per requirement

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            • Establishment of Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory
                            • Sugarcane Crop improvement and Mass multiplication through Plant Tissue Culture technique.

                            Training Programmes:

                            • Plant Tissue Culture technique
                            1. Applied Biology

                            Services Offered:

                            • Biological evaluation/testing of pesticides and insecticides.
                            • Advice on pest management techniques.
                            • Pest and disease infestation problems in transit and storage.
                            • Analysis of soil samples and plant material for insects and nematodes. 

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            Consultancy regarding termite proofing and fumigation has been provided to various clients including City District Government Offices and Libraries, private residential homes etc. Services about termite proofing and fumigation have also been provided to PCSIR Camp Office, PCSIR Scientific Information Centre Building, PCSIR Colony Campus and PCSIR Guest House. The inquiries regarding termite proofing and fumigation received by various clients through ILO department have also been entertained and replied.

                            Training Programmes:

                            Provide training in the field of plant Nematology, Entomology and Insect toxicology.

                            • Pharmaceutical Research Centre

                            Pharmaceutical Research Centre is working on various R&D projects in the field of Natural Product Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Toxicology with a view to make available the economical/feasible processes for commercial exploitation. The technologies, which are developed by the Centre are either transferred to the interested parties or these products are being produced and supplied to the clients for marketing. Various herbal preparations including cosmetic items and therapeutic agents, various diagnostic kits and reagents, cleansing and sterilant formulations, insecticides/pesticides/herbicides preparations and some neutraceuticals have been developed and marketed. This Centre also caters the need of public and private sector for their testing requirements in the field of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, formulations, residual antibiotics, pesticides/insecticides, herbal formulations, drug evaluations and efficacy and toxicity of various drugs/raw materials.

                            The Center consists of the following sections:

                            • Natural Products Section
                            • Biochemistry/Biotechnology Section
                            • Synthetic Chemistry Section
                            • Pharmacology/Toxicology Section
                            • Phytochemical / Phytopathology Section  
                            • Bio- Organic Chemistry Sction  

                            Services Offered:

                            • Analytical
                            • Processes development
                            • Consultancy
                            • Training

                            Analytical:

                            1. Analysis of herbal
                            2. Analysis of medicine
                            3. Analysis of nutraceutical
                            4. Analysis of cosmetic
                            5. Analysis of chemical
                            6. Analysis of residual
                            7. Analysis of Acne aid liquid cleanser
                            8. Analysis of Aluminum hydroxide gel
                            9. Analysis of Azo dyes
                            10. Analysis of Bubble gum for gum base content
                            11. Analysis of Caffeine & Nicotine
                            12. Analysis of certain pharmaceutical grade, food grade and commercial grade chemicals for their identification and percentage purity
                            13. Analysis of Chloramphenicol in shrimps, fishes, meat and milk
                            14. Analysis of Chlorohexatidine in milk/ disinfectants
                            15. Analysis of Choline chioride
                            16. Analysis of Chomiphene citrate raw material
                            17. Analysis of Cortisone in medicine
                            18. Analysis of Dexamethasone
                            19. Analysis of Ephederine in Ephedera
                            20. Analysis of Erucic acid
                            21. Analysis of Ethanol
                            22. Analysis of Fendona pesticide
                            23. Analysis of Furex-k dry chemical powder
                            24. Analysis of Fusel oil
                            25. Analysis of Gases (all gas)           
                            26. Analysis of Gluconic acid
                            27. Analysis of Glycerin
                            28. Analysis of Green Malachite
                            29. Analysis of Gugglesterone in Guggle mukal
                            30. Analysis of Hazardous dyes and pigments in food, feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals products.
                            31. Analysis of Henna
                            32. Analysis of Herbal medicine for the quantification of active ingredients.
                            33. Analysis of Indole acetic acid  & Indole butyric acid
                            34. Analysis of Isopropyl alcohol
                            35. Analysis of Joshanda
                            36. Analysis of Magnesium hydroxide
                            37. Analysis of Medicine for the conformation of their B.P grade
                            38. Analysis of Melamine in food and feed
                            39. Analysis of Methanol
                            40. Analysis of Milk powder
                            41. Analysis of Mouth Wash 
                            42. Analysis of Musk F.F (perfume)
                            43. Analysis of Nonyl Phenol ethoxylated    
                            44. Analysis of Nutraferon in shrimps, fishes, meat and milk
                            45. Analysis of PCP
                            46. Analysis of Pharmaceutical products
                            47. Analysis of Pipernyl butoxide
                            48. Analysis of Polypropylene           
                            49. Analysis of Polythin Bags (BHT)
                            50. Analysis of Qasuri Methi
                            51. Analysis of Rectified spirit
                            52. Analysis of Residual antibiotics and pesticides in food
                            53. Analysis of Rifampcin
                            54. Analysis of samples for the presence of cortisone.
                            55. Analysis of Sorbitol
                            56. Analysis of Steroids
                            57. Analysis of Sudan-I, II, III & IV
                            58. Analysis of Teepole liquid detergent
                            59. Analysis of Textile dyes
                            60. Analysis of Thinner duco
                            61. Analysis of Thiophanate methyl
                            62. Analysis of Tooth powder & Tooth paste
                            63. Analysis of various cosmetics for their ingredients e.g. shampoos, toothpaste, cream and lotions etc.
                            64. Analysis of Water and Fat soluble vitamin
                            65. Analysis of Xanthomonas Campestris PV. Vasculorum (COBB) Dye in gum and sugar
                            66. Antibacterial Bioassay
                            67. Antifungal activity
                            68. Antioxidant activity
                            69. Bacterial Endotoxin Test
                            70. Enzyme inhibition activities
                            71. Fisher Test (Water Content)
                            72. Guinea pig maximization test
                            73. Hemo compatibility
                            74. Implantation test
                            75. Intravenous reactivity test
                            76. Medical / Surgical Device Testing
                            77. Potentiometric Assay
                            78. Product Preservative Efficacy Test
                            79. Quantitative / Qualitative Analysis of Pesticides
                            80. Sterility Test
                            81. Systemic Toxicity Test
                            82. Tablet Physical Parameters Test
                            83. Tablet/Capsule Dissolution Test (HPLC)
                            84. Tablet/Capsule Dissolution Test (UV)
                            85. Titrametric Assay
                            86. Toxicity, efficacy, pharmacological screening of products and raw material and finished products
                            87. Water activity of food and pharmaceutical products

                            Consultancy Services Offered:

                            • Establishment of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry
                            • Quality control lab in pharmaceutical industry
                            • Accreditation of testing for pharmaceutical products
                            • Establishment of cosmetics industry
                            • Quality control of pharmaceutical / herbal cosmetic and other allied products
                            • Filing of national and foreign patents through Patent Advisory Cell

                            Training Programmes:

                            Chromatographic Techniques:

                            • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
                            • Gas Chromatography (GC)
                            • GC-MS
                            • Column Chromatography
                            • Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)

                            Instrumental Techniques:

                            • UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
                            • Water Activity
                            • Super Critical Fluid Extractor (SFT)
                            • Polarimetry
                            • Karl Fischer
                            • Quality Control of Herbal Medicines
                            • Quality Control of Nutraceutical Products
                            • Quality Control of Herbal Cosmetics

                            Tablet Physical Parameters Test:

                            • Dissolution
                            • Disintegration
                            • Friability
                            • Tablet Hardness
                            • Tablet Density

                            Enzyme Inhibition Techniques through ELISA Plate Reader:

                            • Antioxidant
                            • Glucosidase
                            • Chymotrypsin
                            • Acetylcholineesterase
                            • Butrylcholineesterase
                            • Lipoxygenase
                            • Urease

                            ISO-17025:

                            • Method Validation
                            • Chemical Safety Training
                            • Uncertainty Calculation
                            • Control Charts

                            Pharmacological Techniques:

                            • Pharmacological assays
                            • Animal Handling Techniques

                            PCSIR Information

                            Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

                            Head Office, 1, Constitution Avenue, G-5/2

                            Islamabad Pakistan

                            Phone: +92 51 9225395-99

                            Fax: +92 51 9225372

                            Email: pcsirheadoffice@gmail.com

                             

                            Pensioner's Cell

                            Pensioners Cell at PCSIR Head Office, Islamabad

                            For details click here

                            Senior Management

                            • Dr. Syed Hussain Abidi (S.I), Chairman
                            • Engr. Sohail Ameer Marwat, Member Technology
                            • Dr. Sarwat Ismail, Member Science
                            • Member Finance
                            • Mr. Faridullah Khan, Secretary
                            • Dr. Hafiz Rab Nawaz D.G. PCSIR Labs. Complex, Karachi
                            • Dr. Quratulain Syed, D.G. PCSIR Labs. Complex, Lahore
                            • Mr. Jehangir Shah D.G. PCSIR Labs. Complex, Peshawar
                            • Mrs. Fozia Khan, D.G. NPSL, Islamabad

                               

                              PSTC PCSIR's Alumni

                              http://www.pstcoba.com

                            Our Units

                            • PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi
                            • PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore
                            • PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Peshawar
                            • PCSIR Laboratories, Quetta
                            • PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Hyderabad
                            • National Physical and Standards Laboratory, Islamabad
                            • Fuel Research Centre, Karachi
                            • Leather Research Centre, Karachi
                            • Scientific Information Centre, Karachi
                            • Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering, Karachi
                            • Pak Swiss / Precision Systems Training Centres, PSTCs

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