Contract Sterilization Services for Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Spice & Other Products

Need your products sterilized without investing in your own sterilization equipment and facility? APCO provides customized contract sterilization services through its specialized sterilization facility, with treatment solutions tailored to your product and application.

  • Contract Sterilization
  • Product-Specific Treatment
  • EO & CO₂ Sterilization
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Custom Sterilization Services

Sterilize Your Products Without Setting Up Your Own Facility

Setting up an in-house sterilization facility requires specialized equipment, infrastructure, technical expertise and ongoing operational investment.

APCO provides contract sterilization services for businesses that need their products sterilized but do not want to invest in their own sterilization infrastructure.

Your products are received at the sterilization facility, assessed according to the application and processed using the appropriate available sterilization or microbial reduction treatment.

APCO provides these solutions through its business associate, Cochin Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd. (CSS), located at KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kerala. Current capabilities include Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) sterilization, serving healthcare, pharmaceutical, spice, herbal and cosmetic industries.

Sterilization Designed Around Your Product

Contract Sterilization

Outsource your sterilization requirements instead of investing in your own sterilization equipment and infrastructure.

Ethylene Oxide Sterilization

EO sterilization is suitable for heat- and moisture-sensitive products and is widely used for medical devices and other applications requiring controlled microbial reduction.

Carbon Dioxide Sterilization

CO₂-based treatment is available for suitable products and applications as part of APCO's contract sterilization capabilities.

Product-Specific Assessment

Sterilization requirements vary by product, material, packaging and intended application. The treatment approach can be evaluated according to the product requirement.

Batch Processing

Suitable for businesses that require sterilization periodically or as part of their regular production process.

Specialized Facility

Sterilization is carried out through a dedicated facility operated by Cochin Sterilisation Services at KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kerala.

Contract Sterilization Across Multiple Industries

  • Healthcare & Medical Products

    For medical devices, healthcare products and other suitable products requiring sterilization or controlled microbial reduction.

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

    For pharmaceutical products and materials where controlled sterilization or microbial reduction is required.

  • Spice Industry

    Reduce microbial contamination in spices while helping preserve their natural aroma, flavour and overall product quality.

  • Herbal Products

    For herbal products and ingredients requiring controlled microbial reduction or sterilization.

  • Cosmetic Industry

    For suitable cosmetic products and ingredients requiring microbial control.

Sterilization Capabilities

Field Detail
Service Type Contract / outsourced sterilization
Ethylene Oxide Available
Carbon Dioxide Available
Treatment Type Product sterilization and microbial reduction, depending on application
Industries Served Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Spice, Herbal & Cosmetic
Facility KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kerala
Product Suitability Determined based on product, material, packaging and process requirements
Batch Processing Available based on requirement
Process Assessment Product-specific evaluation before treatment

The available technologies and suitability should be confirmed for the specific product before processing. EO and CO₂ sterilization are currently available.

Benefits

  • Avoid Heavy Equipment Investment No need to purchase and operate your own sterilization equipment when outsourcing is more practical for your business.
  • Reduce Infrastructure Requirements Avoid the need to establish a dedicated sterilization facility and supporting infrastructure.
  • Access Specialized Expertise Work with a team experienced in sterilization and microbial reduction applications, with more than 30 years of experience.
  • Process Products as Required Useful for businesses that need sterilization periodically or do not require their own dedicated facility.
  • Support Multiple Product Categories Contract sterilization capabilities extend across healthcare, pharmaceutical, spice, herbal and cosmetic applications.
  • Focus on Your Core Business Let a specialized sterilization provider handle the treatment process while your team focuses on manufacturing, product development and distribution.

Need Your Products Sterilized?

Tell us about your product, quantity and sterilization requirement. Our technical team will evaluate the application and help determine the appropriate sterilization solution.

Specialized Contract Sterilization Solutions

APCO provides customized sterilization solutions through Cochin Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd., a specialized contract sterilization provider located at KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kerala. The facility provides sterilization and microbial reduction solutions for healthcare, pharmaceutical, spice, herbal and cosmetic industries.

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Experienced Technical Team
The CSS technical team has more than 30 years of experience in sterilization.

Multiple Treatment Capabilities
Current capabilities include Ethylene Oxide and Carbon Dioxide sterilization, with other treatment technologies part of future development plans.

Product-Focused Approach
The appropriate process depends on the product, material, packaging and intended application, allowing the sterilization requirement to be evaluated before processing.

FAQ

Contract sterilization is a service where a business outsources the sterilization of its products to a specialized sterilization provider instead of operating its own sterilization facility.

Outsourcing can be a practical option when purchasing sterilization equipment, building infrastructure and maintaining specialized operations does not make economic or operational sense for your business.

Suitable applications can include medical products, pharmaceutical products, spices, herbal products, cosmetics and other products depending on their material, packaging and sterilization requirements.

Yes. Ethylene Oxide sterilization is one of the current sterilization capabilities offered through Cochin Sterilisation Services. EO is commonly used for heat- and moisture-sensitive medical products and can also be used for suitable spice, herbal and cosmetic applications.

Yes. Carbon Dioxide sterilization is one of the contract sterilization capabilities available through CSS.

Yes, subject to product and process suitability. EO treatment can be used for microbial reduction in suitable spices while helping preserve characteristics such as aroma and fragrance.

Suitable medical products and devices can be evaluated for sterilization. EO is widely used for heat- and moisture-sensitive medical devices.

No. That is one of the main advantages of contract sterilization. Instead of purchasing and operating your own sterilization equipment, you can outsource the sterilization process to a specialized provider.

The appropriate process depends on factors such as the product material, packaging, application, microbial load and required treatment outcome. Share your product details with our technical team for an assessment.

Cochin Sterilisation Services operates its facility at KINFRA Hi-Tech Park in Kerala.

Not sure which sterilization process suits your product? Ask our team.

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