Increasing the effectiveness of pharma endotoxin testing
During this virtual panel, industry experts will discuss the evolution of endotoxin testing, future trends and key risk mitigation considerations for pharma companies.
As lipopolysaccharides (LPS) found in the cell walls of Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, endotoxins can have serious implications for drug product quality and consequently patient safety.
Endotoxin testing is therefore a crucial part of pharma companies’ contamination control strategies, and millions upon millions of tests are carried out by the life sciences industry each year.
The nature of those tests has changed considerably over the years, and the bacterial endotoxin test (BET) has certainly come a long way since the first rabbit pyrogen test (RPT) was developed. Over the years, key advances in detection methods have come from limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL), the monocyte activation test (MAT) and the synthetic recombinant Factor C (rFC) endotoxin assay.
Along the way endotoxin tests must meet a variety of pharmacopeial standards and regulatory requirements, with changes on the horizon for one of those – the World Health Organization (WHO) International Standard for Endotoxin.
Key learning points
- Learn how international reference standards are evolving in 2026 and beyond
- Track the latest moves towards the use of non-animal reagent
- Hear from industry experts about novel approaches to endotoxin testing
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SPEAKERS
Trusha Desai – Senior Scientist at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control within the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
More industry experts to be confirmed soon, register to be notified who will be leading this exclusive session.
FAQs
FAQs
Is the panel discussion free?
Yes – there is no charge to watch the panel discussion, either live or on-demand.
When will the panel discussion take place?
19 February 2026 at 3PM GMT.
Can I watch it later?
The panel discussion will become available to watch on-demand shortly after the live webinar takes place.
What are the benefits of attending live?
You’ll be able to ask the speakers your questions, which will be answered live in the Q&A towards the end of the session.
How long will the panel discussion be?
This panel discussion will last up to an hour.
What do I need to watch this panel discussion?
All you need is a computer with an internet connection. We recommend using headphones if possible if you’re in an office environment.
