At Quality Assistance, our journey has always been driven by a single purpose: accelerating access to tomorrow’s life-changing therapies through analytical excellence and trusted partnership.
Since our beginnings, we have built a reputation for scientific excellence, reliability and an unwavering commitment to quality. Here are the key milestones that have shaped who we are today.
2025
First GMP certification for our new expansion
With the first certification for our new building, MITOSE, and the renewal of GMP certification for GENOME, we reaffirm our dedication to delivering high-quality analytical solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence, ensuring that every step we take support patient safety.
A new chapter
Nathalie Draux succeeded Philippe Draux as CEO, ensuring continuity in leadership and a shared commitment to our mission: helping bring innovative medicines to patients faster, with excellence and trust.
Our inspection by ANVISA and ATG confirmed our trusted status among global regulatory authorities and our growing international reach.
PMDA (Japan) inspection
The successful inspection by Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) marked another milestone in our international recognition.
Second major expansion
We expanded, once again, reaching 5200 sqm to support new technologies, larger projects and an ever-growing portfolio of innovative pharmaceutical partners.
GLP certification
Achieving a GLP certification reinforced our scientific rigor and our dedication to quality, integrity and regulatory excellence.
Other GLP certifications: 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024
Our facilities grew to 3200 sqm, enhancing our technological capabilities and enabling broader support for our pharmaceutical partners.
EN 45001 Accreditation
In 1994, we achieved EN 45001 accreditation, a significant milestone that demonstrated our commitment to quality and competence in testing laboratories. This accreditation validated our compliance with rigorous European standards, reinforcing trust and reliability in our services.
Becoming Quality Assistance
Pharmanal became Quality Assistance, a name reflecting our core mission: delivering reliable, high quality analytical services to accelerate access to innovative therapies.
Relocation to Donstiennes
We relocated to Donstiennes, establishing a 1200 sqm facility designed to accommodate advanced analytical operations and a growing team.
First relocation
To support our growing activities, we moved to the 7th floor of the Polyclinique Neutre in Charleroi. A step towards expanding our laboratory services.
First GMP inspection
When we achieve our first GMP certification in 1984, we committed to a path defined by quality, trust and scientific rigor. By embracing rigorous standards early on, we positioned ourselves as a trusted partner in accelerating access to life-changing therapies.
Other GMP certifications: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2021
We earned our first certification, marking official recognition of our capability to perform analyses and quality control of medicines.
The beginning
Founded in Lodelinsart by Philippe Draux (industrial pharmacist) and Philippe De Raeve (chemist), Pharmanal is the result of a shared ambition to provide high-quality analytical services.
