Stability Storage

For Pharmaceuticals, Biologics and Medical Devices

Outsource to Q1 Scientific and access GMP stability storage facilities in Ireland, Belgium and the US.

We provide ICH and custom temperature and humidity-controlled storage conditions ranging from –80°C to +60°C, supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with long-term, intermediate and accelerated stability studies.

Whether you need additional capacity for an existing stability programme, storage for a new study, or contingency support when internal chambers are unavailable, our team can help you find the right storage solution.

Stability storage you can depend on

Q1 Scientific Stability Storage Conditions Protecting the integrity of your stability samples requires more than available chamber space. You need reliable environmental conditions, effective sample management and confidence that scheduled pulls will happen when required.

Q1 Scientific provides outsourced stability storage from dedicated facilities in Ireland, Belgium and the United States, giving pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies access to additional capacity without expanding their own stability storage infrastructure.

Stability Storage at a glance

GMP stability storage facilities
Locations in Ireland, Belgium and the US
–80°C to +60°C storage capabilities
ICH and custom storage conditions
Shared and exclusive storage options
Scheduled sample pulls
100% on-time sample pulls
Customer portal for convenient access to your stability programme information
Disaster recovery and emergency storage

Discuss your stability storage requirements

Need additional stability storage capacity?

Whether you’re starting a new stability programme, running out of internal chamber capacity, looking for dedicated storage or putting a disaster recovery plan in place, talk to our team about your requirements.

We’ll work with you to identify the most appropriate storage solution.

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ICH and Custom Stability Storage Conditions

We provide controlled storage across key ICH conditions for long-term, intermediate and accelerated stability programmes, alongside refrigerated, frozen, ultra-low-temperature and custom storage.

Customers can choose from shared facilities, exclusive walk-in rooms and reach-in cabinets, depending on sample volumes and study requirements. Custom-controlled temperature and humidity conditions can also be accommodated.

Storage condition	Typical application	Study type / use
–80°C ± 10°C	Biologics, vaccines and temperature-sensitive samples	Ultra-low-temperature storage
–20°C ± 5°C	Pharmaceuticals, biological samples and APIs	Freezer storage
5°C ± 3°C	Pharmaceuticals, biologics and vaccines	Refrigerated storage
15–25°C	Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other products	Ambient storage
25°C ± 2°C / 60% RH ± 5% RH	Pharmaceuticals and medical devices	Long-term ICH storage
30°C ± 2°C / 65% RH ± 5% RH	Pharmaceuticals and medical devices	Intermediate / long-term ICH storage
30°C ± 2°C / 75% RH ± 5% RH	Products intended for hot and humid markets	Long-term / ICH Zone IVb
40°C ± 2°C / 75% RH ± 5% RH	Pharmaceuticals and medical devices	Accelerated stability storage
60°C+	Specialist products and materials	High-temperature / custom

Need a different stability storage condition?

Not every stability programme fits a standard ICH condition. Q1 Scientific can provide custom temperature and humidity-controlled storage for specific study requirements.

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Stability Storage for Pharmaceutical Products

Stability programmes can place significant demands on internal chamber capacity, particularly when programmes expand, additional time points are introduced or new products enter development.

Outsourcing stability storage to Q1 Scientific provides access to dedicated capacity while allowing your internal teams to remain focused on development, testing and other core activities.

We support long-term, intermediate, accelerated and custom stability storage requirements, with storage conditions covering frozen, refrigerated, ambient and controlled temperature and humidity environments.

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Biologics Stability Storage

Biologics, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive products require carefully controlled storage throughout their stability programmes.

Q1 Scientific provides stability storage for biological and biotechnology products at commonly required conditions including:

5°C ± 3°C
–20°C ± 5°C
–80°C ± 10°C

Our facilities support stability storage for biologic drugs and other temperature-sensitive products, with services designed to support the requirements of biological stability programmes, including those conducted under ICH Q5C guidance.

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Medical Device Stability Storage

Medical devices, including combination products incorporating APIs or antimicrobial components, can require controlled stability conditions throughout product development and testing.

Q1 Scientific provides a range of controlled conditions for medical device stability programmes, including:

25°C ± 2°C / 60% RH ± 5% RH
30°C ± 2°C / 65% RH ± 5% RH
40°C ± 2°C / 75% RH ± 5% RH
5°C ± 3°C
–20°C ± 5°C

Options include exclusive room rental and reach-in cabinets, together with custom-controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

For in-use stability programmes, sample orientation can also be adjusted to study requirements, including upright, on-the-side and inverted positioning.

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More than stability storage

Stability storage is about more than maintaining the right temperature and humidity. From receipt through to scheduled sample pulls, Q1 Scientific manages your samples through controlled processes designed to provide traceability, visibility and reliable study management.

Sample management

Samples are checked on arrival, assigned a unique barcode and placed into the conditions specified in your protocol, with electronic tracking throughout the study.

Sample pulls

We manage your sample pull schedule, notify you of upcoming pull points and can coordinate sample delivery to your site or testing laboratory.

Secure client portal

Access your stability documentation, sample information and upcoming pull dates remotely through our secure client portal, with proactive notifications from our team.

Continuous monitoring

Temperature and humidity are continuously monitored and recorded, with a 24/7 alarm system alerting our team to any deviations.

Backup systems and business continuity

UPS and backup generators provide additional protection, while monitoring data is stored in real time and backed up off-site daily.

Quality and compliance

Our Quality Management System supports sample storage and management through robust procedures covering documentation, training, deviations, CAPA, risk and audits.

Stability Storage Disaster Recovery

A stability chamber failure can put valuable samples, study timelines and potentially years of stability data at risk.

Q1 Scientific provides disaster recovery storage to support companies when their own stability chambers become unavailable, giving customers access to alternative controlled stability storage when additional capacity is urgently required.

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Stability Storage Locations

Q1 Scientific – Global Capacity

Q1 Scientific provides stability storage from facilities in Ireland, Belgium and the United States, supporting customers requiring stability capacity in both Europe and North America.

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A Complete Stability Study Solution

Photostability

Support pharmaceutical photostability studies with controlled testing conducted in accordance with ICH Q1B requirements.

Thermal cycling

Evaluate how products respond to changing environmental conditions through controlled thermal cycling studies.

Ultra low freezer storage

Protect temperature-sensitive biological materials and other critical samples with ultra-low-temperature storage down to –80°C.

Disaster recovery

Put contingency storage capacity in place to help protect stability programmes if your internal chambers or storage facilities become unavailable.

Helping a healthcare manufacturer optimise stability storage

Stability Storage in Practice

Case Studies

Optimized Stability Storage

Facing space constraints and regulatory pressures, a healthcare manufacturer turned to Q1 Scientific. By outsourcing stability storage to Q1 Scientific, they reduced costs, maintained quality standards, and concentrated on their core competencies — all while benefiting from Q1 Scientific’s expertise.

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Q1 Scientific has provided us with an excellent resource for stability storage. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and show a great interest in our business. The security provided for critical samples is first class and allows us to know that our samples will be kept at the required conditions for the duration of our stability studies”

Technical Manager,

Leading Pharmaceutical Company

Frequently Asked Questions About Stability Storage

What is outsourced stability storage?

Outsourced stability storage allows pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies to store stability study samples in specialist controlled facilities rather than relying entirely on their own internal stability chambers.

Q1 Scientific provides outsourced stability storage under ICH and custom conditions from facilities in Ireland, Belgium and the United States.

What stability storage conditions are available?

Q1 Scientific provides conditions ranging from–80°C to +60°C, including –20°C freezer storage, 5°C refrigerated storage, ambient storage and commonly used ICH temperature and humidity conditions including 25°C/60% RH, 30°C/65% RH, 30°C/75% RH and 40°C/75% RH.

Can you provide custom stability storage conditions?

Yes. In addition to standard conditions, Q1 Scientific provides custom-controlled temperature and humidity storage.

Where are Q1 Scientific's stability storage facilities?

Q1 Scientific operates stability storage facilities in Ireland, Belgium and the United States.

Do you provide stability storage for biologics?

Yes. Q1 Scientific provides controlled storage for biological and biotechnology products, including storage at 5°C, –20°C and –80°C.

Do you provide medical device stability storage?

Yes. Medical device stability storage is available under refrigerated, frozen and controlled temperature and humidity conditions, including 25°C/60% RH, 30°C/65% RH and 40°C/75% RH.

Can Q1 Scientific help if our stability chambers fail?

Q1 Scientific provides disaster recovery services designed to give companies alternative stability storage capacity if unexpected disruptions occur.

Can we have dedicated stability storage capacity?

Yes. Q1 Scientific offers shared capacity as well as exclusive walk-in rooms and reach-in cabinets for customers with specific requirements.

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