Ecolab Life Sciences joins EuropaBio: Helping Shape the Future of Life Sciences Manufacturing in Europe

PRESS RELEASE
Brussels, 3 February 2026 - EuropaBio today announced that Ecolab Life Sciences has joined as a new member, bringing decades of experience supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturers in maintaining product integrity, ensuring patient safety, and navigating complex regulatory environments.
As part of Ecolab Inc., a Fortune 500 company founded in 1923, Ecolab Life Sciences leverages over a century of innovation and manufacturing to support biopharmaceutical manufacturers globally. With operations spanning critical stages of drug development and production, the company helps ensure product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across the life sciences value chain.
The company's portfolio includes contamination control solutions, technologies for automated bio decontamination, drug purification resins, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), water circularity solutions and expert technical support services. These integrated solutions help manufacturers achieve contamination control excellence while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting optimised manufacturing practices.
"We are committed to advancing the biopharmaceutical industry through science-based innovation and regulatory excellence," said Andrea Wegner, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs at Ecolab Life Sciences. "Joining EuropaBio represents a natural extension of our long-term commitment to the life sciences industry and our mission to help accelerate patient access to life-saving therapies through robust regulatory frameworks. We look forward to contributing our deep regulatory expertise, global manufacturing insights, and innovation-driven perspective to help foster a supportive environment for biotechnology advancement across Europe."
Dr. Claire Skentelbery, Director General of EuropaBio, commented: "Ecolab is the perfect example of the diversity of expertise and capacity that is needed to deliver a strong biotechnology ecosystem and industry. We are delighted that the Ecolab team brings its voice to EuropaBio's work in building a robust European biotech landscape."
Through its membership in EuropaBio, Ecolab Life Sciences aims to contribute to the development of robust, regulatory frameworks that support innovation while ensuring patient safety and product quality. The company brings valuable experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and a proven track record of helping life science manufacturers achieve and maintain compliance with evolving global standards.
Ecolab Life Sciences' membership reinforces EuropaBio's commitment to bringing together diverse industry stakeholders to drive innovation, promote regulatory excellence, and support the continued growth of Europe's biotechnology sector.
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