Our Journey in Advanced Analytical Technologies

For over seven years, we have been at the forefront of advancing analytical excellence in chromatography and spectroscopy across Iraq.

Our journey began with the establishment of a high-quality Quality Control (QC) laboratory at the Northern Gateways – the largest border point in Iraq. This state-of-the-art facility was equipped with advanced instrumentation .

These capabilities enabled us to provide trusted services in inspection, food analysis, and regulatory compliance, Nationwide Expansion .

As demand for analytical excellence grew, our project expanded to cover:

• Southern border crossings
• Central outlets
• Major airports across Iraq and Kurdistan region
• Specialized government laboratories for forensic analysis

With this growth, we deployed a wider range of cutting-edge instrumentation, including:

• HPLC & LC/MS systems
• GC/MS systems
• ICP-OES & ICP-MS
• FT-IR and NIR spectroscopy units

This national network of analytical technologies supports fast, reliable, and accurate testing for a wide range of industries.

The Role of GC-MS in Food, Beverage, Oil & Gas and Pharmaceutical Testing

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is a powerful analytical technique extensively employed in Quality Control (QC) laboratories for the analysis of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and the oil and gas industry. It offers exceptional sensitivity, specificity, and the ability to identify and quantify volatile and semi-volatile compounds. GC-MS is critical for ensuring product safety, authenticity, and compliance with international standards and regulations.

Applications in Food and Beverage QC

• Detection of contaminants: GC-MS is highly effective in identifying and quantifying pesticides, residual solvents, mycotoxins, and food additives.
• Flavor and fragrance profiling: Accurately analyzes synthetic and natural volatile compounds responsible for aroma and flavor.
• Analysis of packaging-related chemicals: Detects migration of plasticizers, residual monomers, and other volatile contaminants from packaging materials into food.
• Fatty acid profiling and essential oils analysis: Enables detailed characterization of complex mixtures in oils, flavorings, and emulsifiers.

Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry

In the oil and gas sector, GC-MS plays a vital role in monitoring and analyzing hydrocarbon mixtures and ensuring operational safety and efficiency.

• Hydrocarbon fingerprinting: Differentiates and characterizes crude oil samples and refined products.
• Environmental monitoring: Detects trace levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soil, water, and air.
• Process stream analysis: Monitors purity and composition in refining and petrochemical processes.
• Contaminant detection: Identifies sulfur compounds, oxygenates, and other impurities affecting fuel quality.

GC-MS helps ensure compliance with environmental standards, improves resource utilization, and supports exploration, production, and refining activities.

GC-MS in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The application of GC-MS is not limited to food or oil quality testing laboratories—it has become a cornerstone in pharmaceutical laboratories, essential in both Quality Control (QC) and Research & Development (R&D).

GC-MS in Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC)

• Purpose: Ensures the purity, identity, and safety of drug substances and products.
• Applications:
• Residual solvent analysis (ICH Q3C compliance)
• Identification of volatile impurities and degradation products
• Stability testing of drug formulations
• Benefits: High selectivity, trace-level sensitivity, and compliance with pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP, ICH).

GC-MS in Research & Development (R&D)

• Purpose: Facilitates compound identification, impurity profiling, and supports formulation development and clinical studies.
• Applications:
• Metabolite identification in drug metabolism studies
• Profiling complex biological or synthetic mixtures
• Early detection of degradation pathways