Description
Product Overview
SeamlessBio Fetal Bovine Serum (South America Origin) is sourced from healthy, traceable herds in Brazil and Argentina under veterinary and regulatory control, processed in compliance with EMEA standards.
Each batch is sterile filtered at 0.1 µm, ensuring high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. South American FBS is the most widely used FBS origin globally — offering a favorable BSE risk profile, excellent growth promotion, and competitive pricing for research and manufacturing at scale. Learn more about what FBS is and how South American origin compares.
FBS South America: Specifications
- Origin: South America (Brazil / Argentina) — certified, traceable donor herds
- Filtration: 0.1 µm sterile filtered
- EMEA-compliant, BSE/TSE documentation available
- Sterility tested, mycoplasma tested
- Storage: –20 °C (cold chain required)
- Documentation: CoA, BSE/TSE statement, COO, sterility certificate, EMEA compliance statement available
Applications
- Standard mammalian cell culture (CHO, HEK293, Vero, HeLa and more)
- Biopharmaceutical process development
- Vaccine and viral vector research
- Large-scale manufacturing where cost efficiency is required — see our full FBS portfolio
Available Formats
| Format | Size |
|---|---|
| Unit | 100 mL |
| 500 mL |
Key Benefits
Batch Reservation
Reserve validated lots up to 36 months for reproducible long-term workflows.
Full Documentation
CoA, BSE/TSE, sterility certificate — supplied by ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified partner facilities. Additional documents on request.
EU & Swiss Supply
Sourced from certified EU and Swiss partner facilities — fast delivery across EU, UK and Switzerland, full documentation included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South American FBS accepted by the EMEA for biologics manufacturing?
Yes — South American FBS (Brazil and Argentina) is EMEA-accepted and widely used in European biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Both countries maintain active BSE surveillance programmes and provide traceable, documented serum with BSE/TSE risk assessments compliant with EMEA guidance (CPMP/BWP/1793/02 and related). Full documentation packages for regulatory submissions are available.
What is the BSE risk status of South American FBS?
Brazil and Argentina are OIE-recognized as countries with controlled or negligible BSE risk. Both maintain active surveillance and have strict controls on cattle feed and imports. While the BSE documentation is not as absolute as Australia (OIE-certified BSE-free), South American origin is accepted under EMEA guidelines for virtually all biologics manufacturing applications.
Why is South American FBS the most commonly used origin globally?
South American FBS combines three key advantages: favorable BSE risk profile accepted by both FDA and EMA, consistently high growth promotion due to the region’s cattle genetics and management practices, and competitive pricing compared to US or Australian origin. These factors make it the default choice for most research laboratories and the preferred origin for large-scale manufacturing at competitive cost.
Can I get South American FBS with special specifications (low endotoxin, heat inactivated, tetracycline free)?
Yes — South American FBS is available in multiple specialty grades: Low Endotoxin (<1 EU/mL), Heat Inactivated (56 °C, 30 min), Tetracycline Free, Low IgG, and ES Cell tested. These are listed as separate products in our portfolio. Contact us to discuss multi-grade requirements or custom lot testing.
What documentation is included with FBS South America?
Every order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA). Additional documentation — BSE/TSE statement, EMEA compliance statement, Certificate of Origin (COO), sterility certificate, and mycoplasma test report — is available on request.
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48h response · EU & Swiss Supply · Batch reservation available · Full documentation
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