CIFGA · ISO 17034 · ENAC Nº 02/PMR003

ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material Producer

Analytical results depend on the quality and traceability of the reference materials used. CIFGA is an ISO 17034-accredited certified reference material producer supplying laboratories and research centres in more than 40 countries. We manufacture our materials in-house, from biological source to certified vial, ensuring full metrological traceability documented in every Certificate of Analysis.

20+ years
Industry expertise
40+ countries
Global presence
25+ R&D projects
Public innovation
ISO 17034
Unique worldwide accreditation in some marine biotoxins
Application areas

Application areas

CIFGA reference materials are used in regulated analytical environments where accuracy, traceability and reproducibility are required.

Application areas

Quality controlled standards and test kits for laboratories running chemical testing on textiles and garments according to REACH restrictions and recognised ISO methods.

Application areas

Bespoke mixtures, on-demand concentrations and contract purification, developed by CIFGA’s analytical production team.

Research workflows rarely fit a standard catalogue. A method under development may need a mixture of analytes at ratios that do not exist commercially. A validation study may require a concentration outside the available range. A novel compound may need isolation and characterisation before it can be used as a working standard.

These are the situations CIFGA’s tailored services are built for. Using CIFGA’s biotechnology production infrastructure and analytical expertise, we design and produce custom standards, bespoke mixtures and on-demand analytical solutions to meet the specific requirements of your laboratory.

Application areas

The batches obtained for standards defined as Quality Controlled Standards (QCSs) do not allow carrying out all the study requirements due to the limited size. However, they have been developed following the guidelines of ISO Guides Series 30, and the analytical method for quantification and assignment of purity is liquid chromatography coupled to ESI-MS/MS.

Application areas

Analytical standards and contract services for pharmaceutical quality control, produced at our facility in Lugo, Spain and supplied to laboratories in over 40 countries.

Application areas

Accurate mycotoxin analysis starts with the reference material behind it. CIFGA designs and produces Quality Control Standards and Certified Reference Materials for mycotoxin testing, certifying CRMs through a production process with full metrological traceability from source to Certificate of Analysis. A focused catalogue from a European primary producer.

Application areas

This section includes those materials standing for the matrixes where the analytes of interest are usually present. It has been designed to check the behavior of the matrix with your method of analysis.

Why Cifga

We make our materials ourselves

Most suppliers re-bottle. CIFGA manufactures in-house, from biological source to certified vial — so traceability is never broken and every value is one we measured.

01
Isolation

From natural biological sources — marine, freshwater and microbial origin.

02
Purification

Preparative HPLC, flash & medium-pressure chromatography.

03
Characterisation

HPLC-MS/MS, UV, fluorescence and NMR. Assigned value + uncertainty.

04
Certification

ISO 17034 traceability documented in every Certificate of Analysis.

Discover CIFGA

See how we make our certified reference materials

An inside look at our in-house production, from biological source to certified vial.

Certified reference materials

Certified reference materials

Reference materials are critical for method validation, calibration and routine analysis. Variations in purity, assigned value or uncertainty can directly affect analytical results. CIFGA produces certified reference materials in-house, with assigned values, measurement uncertainty and full traceability in accordance with ISO 17034.

Application areas

Quality controlled standards and test kits for laboratories running chemical testing on textiles and garments according to REACH restrictions and recognised ISO methods.

Application areas

Bespoke mixtures, on-demand concentrations and contract purification, developed by CIFGA’s analytical production team.

Research workflows rarely fit a standard catalogue. A method under development may need a mixture of analytes at ratios that do not exist commercially. A validation study may require a concentration outside the available range. A novel compound may need isolation and characterisation before it can be used as a working standard.

These are the situations CIFGA’s tailored services are built for. Using CIFGA’s biotechnology production infrastructure and analytical expertise, we design and produce custom standards, bespoke mixtures and on-demand analytical solutions to meet the specific requirements of your laboratory.

Application areas

The batches obtained for standards defined as Quality Controlled Standards (QCSs) do not allow carrying out all the study requirements due to the limited size. However, they have been developed following the guidelines of ISO Guides Series 30, and the analytical method for quantification and assignment of purity is liquid chromatography coupled to ESI-MS/MS.

Application areas

Analytical standards and contract services for pharmaceutical quality control, produced at our facility in Lugo, Spain and supplied to laboratories in over 40 countries.

Application areas

Accurate mycotoxin analysis starts with the reference material behind it. CIFGA designs and produces Quality Control Standards and Certified Reference Materials for mycotoxin testing, certifying CRMs through a production process with full metrological traceability from source to Certificate of Analysis. A focused catalogue from a European primary producer.

Application areas

This section includes those materials standing for the matrixes where the analytes of interest are usually present. It has been designed to check the behavior of the matrix with your method of analysis.

Featured materials

In stock, ready to quote

A selection of catalogue materials with assigned values, uncertainty and full ISO 17034 traceability — add what you need and request a single quote.

Okadaic acid

CRM-02-OA
Conc.(15.6 ± 0.8) µg/g
Purity≥ 99%

Magnetic nanoparticles

magnetic-nanoparticles

44-methyl-Gambierone

00-44MeGAM
Conc.(19.9 ± 0.5) µg/mL
Purity≥97%

Gambierone

00-GAM
Conc.(19.9 ± 0.6) µg/mL
Purity≥98%

20-methyl spirolide G

00-SPX20G
Conc.(6.67 ± 0.16) µg/mL
Purity≥99%

13-desmethyl spirolide C

00-13-desMeC

13,19-didesmethyl spirolide C

00-13,19-didesMeC
Conc.(7.53 ± 0.57) µg/mL
Purity≥95% †

Azaspiracid-5

02-AZA5
Conc.(1.14 ± 0.05) µg/mL
Purity≥98%

Azaspiracid-4

02-AZA4
Conc.(1.31 ± 0.03) µg/mL
Purity≥98%

1-methyl-4-nitrosopiperazine

13-MeNP
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥ 99%

N-Nitrosodibutylamine

13-NDBA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosodiethylamine

13-NDEA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosodiethanolamine

13-NDELA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosodiisobutylamine

13-NDIBA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosodiisopropylamine

13-NDIPA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosodimethylamine

13-NDMA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosodipropylamine

13-NDPA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosodiphenylamine

13-NDPhA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosoethylisopropylamine

13-NEIPA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%

N-Nitrosomethylaniline

13-NMA
Conc.2 mg/mL
Purity≥99%
Quality & accreditations

Certified to international standards

Our production and quality systems are certified and audited to internationally recognised standards.

Reviews

What analytical teams say

4.9

Basado en 243 reseñas

«We have always been very satisfied with the excellent quality of your products. In addition, your customer service is consistently fast, professional, and efficient, which makes our cooperation extremely smooth. Another very important point for us is the excellent product availability, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of our customers. Cifga has proven to be a reliable and highly professional partner, and we are very pleased to work with your team.»
Celso
General Manager ·
Labor Life Science
«Exceptional service and availability. Quick response and delivery of products. Provision of appropriate and relevant documentation»
Joana Leal
PhD researcher in Chemistry ·
CCMAR-Algarve (Portugal)
«Thank you for handling our inquiries and orders so promptly. We truly appreciate your careful attention to detail—especially checking for upcoming holidays we had missed, which prevented any delivery delays»
HeeJeong Seo
Team Manager ·
LABVISION
«Cifga works very well and in our group we have a high opinion about how they manage their business. They are always ready to attend us on request. We never had to wait for the products we needed. Their customer support is also very good»
Prof. Ana M. Botana
Dpto. Química Analítica, Nutrición y Bromatología ·
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Tailored solutions

We make our materials ourselves

Not all analytical requirements can be met with standard catalogue products. CIFGA provides custom reference materials, analyte mixtures and concentration adjustments, produced under controlled conditions with full analytical characterisation. Capabilities include isolation and purification using preparative HPLC, flash chromatography and medium pressure systems.

News

From our laboratory

Insights on certified reference material production, marine biotoxin extraction, regulatory updates, and water quality testing — direct from the CIFGA team.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a certified reference material?

A certified reference material (CRM) is produced by a Reference Materials producer accredited by ENAC under ISO 17034 and includes an assigned property value, measurement uncertainty and documented traceability. It is used to ensure accuracy and comparability of analytical results.

A certified reference material (CRM) is produced by a Reference Materials producer accredited by ENAC under ISO 17034 and includes an assigned property value, measurement uncertainty and documented traceability. It is used to ensure accuracy and comparability of analytical results.

A certified reference material (CRM) is produced by a Reference Materials producer accredited by ENAC under ISO 17034 and includes an assigned property value, measurement uncertainty and documented traceability. It is used to ensure accuracy and comparability of analytical results.

A certified reference material (CRM) is produced by a Reference Materials producer accredited by ENAC under ISO 17034 and includes an assigned property value, measurement uncertainty and documented traceability. It is used to ensure accuracy and comparability of analytical results.

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