Hacettepe Technopolis · Ankara

Analytical Testing & R&D for Pharma, Cosmetics & Medical Devices

From formulation development to regulatory submission, integrated R&D and analytical testing services.

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Service Categories
ICH
Q2(R2) Compliant Validation
EMA
Reflection Paper Coverage

We founded FourX Lab to bridge academic expertise with industrial needs.

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Academic Origin
The founding team combines academic research and industrial R&D experience.
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Expertise
All founders are pharmacists.
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Hacettepe Technopolis
Turkey's leading health technologies ecosystem
Services

At Every Stage of Your Dossier

We provide all the analytical and R&D services needed from early pharmaceutical development through to regulatory submission under one roof.

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Analytical Method Development & Validation
Method development, transfer and full validation per ICH Q2(R2). Linearity, precision, specificity, robustness and accuracy — complete validation package.
ICH Q2(R2)HPLCUV-VisMethod transfer
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Impurity Analyses
Related impurities, degradation products and reaction monitoring. Impurity profiling and reporting at API and finished product level under ICH Q3A/Q3B.
ICH Q3A/Q3BHPLCDegradation products
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Nitrosamine Impurities Analysis
Nitrosamine risk assessment, determination and reporting under EMA/409815/2020 and ICH M7. LC-MS/MS analysis of NDMA, NDEA and other N-nitrosamine compounds. TİTCK-compliant format.
ICH M7EMANDMALC-MS/MS
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Rheological Tests
Viscosity profiles, flow curves and viscoelastic measurements (G'/G''). Comprehensive rheological characterization for semi-solid formulations; temperature sweep and thixotropy analyses.
ViscosityG'/G''Semi-solidThixotropy
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Stability Tests
Real-time and accelerated stability studies under ICH Q1A(R2). Stress testing (thermal, hydrolytic, photolytic, oxidative), photostability (ICH Q1B) and freeze-thaw cycles.
ICH Q1A(R2)ICH Q1BAcceleratedStress test
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Physicochemical Characterization
Comprehensive particle and structural analysis by FTIR, UV-Vis, NMR, XRD, TEM/SEM and AFM.
FTIRNMRXRDTEM/SEMAFM
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In Vitro Release Test (IVRT) – In Vitro Permeation Test (IVPT)
IVRT and IVPT studies with Franz diffusion cell for topical and dermal formulations. Evaluation of active substance release and permeation using synthetic and biological membranes.
IVRTIVPTFranz cellTopicalDermal
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Q3 Sameness (Microstructural & Physicochemical Equivalence)
Demonstration of Q3 microstructural sameness in dermal preparations under EMA topical generic guideline. Comparative rheology, particle size and morphology analyses.
EMA Q3Topical genericMicrostructureEquivalence
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Performance Tests for Nasal and Inhaler Preparations
Particle/droplet size distribution, delivered dose uniformity, spray pattern and plume geometry tests for nasal spray and inhaler systems.
Nasal sprayInhalerDose uniformitySpray pattern
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Formulation Development
Preformulation studies, excipient selection and compatibility testing, CTD 3.2.P.2 compliant pharmaceutical development report.
PreformulationCTD 3.2.P.2CompatibilityScale-up
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Physical and Quality Control Tests for Solid Dosage Forms
Hardness, friability, disintegration, content uniformity and dissolution (including comparative dissolution) tests for tablets and capsules.
DissolutionComparative dissolutionHardnessContent uniformity
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Physical & Chemical Characterization and Biocompatibility Tests for Medical Devices
Physical, chemical characterization and biological evaluation of medical devices in accordance with ISO 10993 series and MDR/IVDR requirements. Consultancy in technical file preparation.
ISO 10993MDR/IVDRBEPChemical characterization
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Cosmetic Tests
Cosmetic product formulation development, safety assessment (CPSR), stability, efficacy and microbiological tests. Consultancy in product information file (PIF) preparation under EU Cosmetics Regulation and TİTCK notification.
CPSREU RegulationTİTCKStabilityPIF
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Preclinical and Clinical Research
Preclinical study design, protocol preparation and consultancy in clinical research processes. Study planning compliant with TİTCK and ICH E6(R2) GCP guidelines.
PreclinicalClinical researchGCPICH E6(R2)
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Regulatory Services
CTD Module 3 writing, regulatory strategy consulting, deficiency responses and technical report preparation for TİTCK and EMA submissions. New applications, variations and renewals.
CTD Module 3TİTCKEMAVariationDeficiency response
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Training Services
Industry-focused training programmes on pharmaceutical technology, analytical validation, stability, CTD Module 3 writing and regulatory affairs. Practice-oriented content backed by academic expertise.
TrainingCTDValidationRegulatory affairs
Fields

Which Products Do We Work With?

We serve companies operating in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical device, food supplement, nanotechnology and biotechnology product sectors.

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Pharmaceuticals
Solid, semi-solid, liquid and parenteral dosage forms
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Cosmetics
Accredited testing and analysis for cosmetic product development, R&D and quality control; regulatory compliance support.
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Medical Devices
Biocompatibility, chemical characterization and technical file support under MDR/IVDR for Class I–III devices
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Food Supplements
Food supplement analyses and formulation development
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Biocides
Disinfectants, antiseptics and preservative products; efficacy, stability and characterization
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Nanotechnology & Biotechnology Products
Characterization, analytical method development and R&D for nanotechnology and biotechnology products.
Why FourX Lab?

Reasons to Choose Us

An academically rooted laboratory, oriented towards industry.

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Regulatory Authority Compliance
Every test is designed to meet TİTCK, EMA and FDA requirements from the start.
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Expert Team
All founding members are pharmacists with experience in academic research, R&D and industrial regulatory processes.
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Hacettepe Technopolis
Located in Turkey's leading university technopolis, providing direct access to an innovative R&D environment and academic collaborations.
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Transparency
Clear communication, defined scope and regular updates are provided from the quotation stage through to final reporting.
Our Process

From Inquiry to Report, a Transparent Process

We manage every project with a structured, predictable and transparent process.

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Initial Consultation
We assess your needs and the current stage of your project together.
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Quote & Scope
We prepare a comprehensive and detailed quote tailored to your project needs.
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Testing & Analysis
Work begins according to the agreed protocol with interim updates.
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Report & Delivery
CTD-compliant technical report and raw data delivered within agreed timelines.
Contact

Let's Evaluate Your Project Together

Share your needs and we'll prepare a tailored proposal.

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Address
Hacettepe Teknokent
Üniversiteler Mah. 1596 Cad. No: 6/E
Çankaya / Ankara
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E-mail
info@fourxlab.com
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Response Time
Within 24 business hours
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