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Customer day: Chemical characterization supporting market access

Join us in Frankfurt on 16 September 2026 to explore how early Chemical Characterization and Chemical Safety Assessment reduce regulatory risks on your journey

Event

16 Sept 2026

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CET/CEST

English

Germany

Modern Medical Research Laboratory: Two Scientists Working, Using Digital Tablet, Analyzing Test, Talking. Advanced Scientific Pharmaceutical Lab for Medicine, Biotechnology Development. Evening Time

Why attend the Frankfurt Customer Day?

The Frankfurt Customer Day is more than a technical event. It is an opportunity to gain practical insights into the latest regulatory expectations and to discuss current challenges with TÜV SÜD experts across testing, toxicology, certification, and Global Market Access.

The event positions chemical characterization as a critical foundation for regulatory confidence, biological risk management, and market readiness.

A key highlight is the introduction of TÜV SÜD's BRL laboratory in Frankfurt, providing medical device manufacturers in Europe with local access to BRL testing services while benefiting from the expertise of TÜV SÜD's global laboratory network.

Event details

  • Date: 16 September 2026 (12 pm – 5 pm CEST)
  • Location: TÜV SÜD Frankfurt Laboratory, Daimlerstr. 40, 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • Format: Expert presentations, laboratory tour, live demonstrations, networking and refreshments.

Agenda
Time Agenda Item
12:00 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks 
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks by Ralf Gansel
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Expert presentation: Chemical Characterization – Dr. Christoph Lindner
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Expert presentation: From Chemical Analysis to MDR Certification – Dr. Jara Brenke
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Expert presentation: Chemical Safety – Dr. Rainer Frankovsky
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Laboratory Tour & Live demonstrations
(Coffee, Cake & Networking throughout the tour)
4:30 PM onwards Networking & Closing
What you will learn

During the Frankfurt Customer Day, TÜV SÜD testing experts will provide practical guidance on:

  • MDR, FDA, and ISO 10993-18 expectations for chemical evidence and biological risk evaluation.
  • Material compliance requirements, including PFAS, REACH and POP regulations.
  • Common deficiencies and regulatory pitfalls observed in medical device projects.
  • The relationship between Chemical Safety, Chemical Characterization and Biological Risk Evaluation.
  • The value of early testing strategies for reducing regulatory uncertainty and improving predictability.
What you will take away

After attending the Frankfurt Customer Day, you will better understand:

  • Why Chemical Characterization should be planned early in product development.
  • What regulators expect regarding MDR, FDA and ISO 10993-18 compliance.
  • How to identify regulatory risks earlier and avoid common project delays.
  • How integrated and independent testing, toxicology, certification and Global Market Access services can support more predictable project execution.
  • How TÜV SÜD's BRL laboratory in Frankfurt and global testing network can support your regulatory journey.

Event highlights

  • Pictogram in .SVG for Test Tubes

    Expert insights

    Hear from TÜV SÜD specialists in chemical safety, Chemical Characterization and MDR certification.

  • Pictogram in .SVG for Laboratories

    Laboratory tour & live demonstrations

    Experience the capabilities of TÜV SÜD's Frankfurt laboratory and gain first-hand insights into BRL testing.

  • Pictogram in .SVG for Network

    Networking & exchange

    Connect with regulatory, quality, R&D and biocompatibility professionals from across the medical device industry.

Who should attend?

The Frankfurt Customer Day is designed for professionals working in:

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • R&D Managers
  • Product Development Leads
  • Toxicologists
  • Biocompatibility Specialists
  • Medical device manufacturers of Class IIa, IIb and III devices
  • Manufacturers of implantable and combination products

Register today

Join industry experts and discover how early Chemical Characterization, biological risk evaluation and integrated testing strategies can support stronger evidence, increased regulatory confidence and more predictable market readiness.

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