Sterilization and Decontamination by radiation

In all areas of modern life, people rely on products being free from pathogenic germs. For medical devices and in medical diagnostics, sterility is essential. But also in many production processes of modern industry, sterile raw materials, equipment and packaging are indispensible in order to ensure reproducible results, consistent quality and a safe final product, for example : semiconductor production, biotechnology and food processing manufacture of pharmaceutics and cosmetics New challenges have arisen as a result of globalized trading flows. People naturally expect products that present no risk to their health. Disinfection by beta or gamma rays makes a significant contribution to the safety of bringing consumer goods onto markets with high hygienic standards, or when they are being exported to countries with stringent quarantine requirements. Even under the best conditions of hygiene, the manufacture of a product, including its packaging, cannot result in a sterile state. For decades now we at BGS have been taking the responsibility for this sensitive step – from packaging materials and consumer goods, to highly-sensitive medical devices such as endoprostheses and implants.