ERA is a globally recognised manufacturer of certified reference materials, standards and quality control solutions used to verify analytical accuracy across environmental, pharmaceutical and industrial laboratories. Their products are designed to support method validation, instrument performance verification and regulatory compliance, helping laboratories maintain confidence in their results while meeting stringent quality standards.
ERA solutions are widely trusted for their consistency, traceability and ease of use, making them a core component of robust laboratory quality systems.
ERA provides an extensive range of quality control standards for environmental analysis, supporting testing of water, wastewater and environmental samples. These products help laboratories verify instrument accuracy, validate methods and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. ERA’s environmental standards are designed to integrate seamlessly into routine workflows, supporting reliable monitoring and reporting across a wide range of analytical techniques.
ERA also supplies specialised consumables, standards and coupons for TOC (Total Organic Carbon) cleaning validation in pharmaceutical and regulated manufacturing environments. TOC analysis provides a rapid and sensitive method for detecting organic residues remaining on equipment surfaces after cleaning, ensuring residue levels are below established safety limits and reducing the risk of cross-contamination between batches.
These solutions support the validation of cleaning effectiveness by detecting both degraded and intact organic residues. TOC methods are commonly used alongside techniques such as HPLC to provide a comprehensive assessment of cleanliness, with key considerations including residue solubility and the establishment of appropriate acceptance limits, typically below 15 ppm. ERA’s TOC cleaning validation products help confirm equipment readiness for reuse in both single-product and multi-product facilities.
Why ERA & Focus Scientific?
ERA Products
ERA’s quality control and cleaning validation solutions provide laboratories with reliable, traceable tools to support compliance and data integrity. When combined with Focus Scientific’s technical expertise and local support, customers benefit from guidance in selecting the right standards, integrating them into existing workflows and maintaining confidence in analytical and cleaning validation processes.
