Sampling Scoop, Polystyrene (Pack of 10)

Polystyrene Sampling Scoops — FDA, CE, and EU Certified for GMP-Compliant Sample Collection

Heathrow Scientific sampling scoops are manufactured in an ISO 8 Class cleanroom from FDA food-grade, inert polystyrene and are available in both sterile (3-year expiration) and non-sterile formats. Four volume capacities — 60mL, 125mL, 250mL, and 500mL — cover the full range of powder, granule, and paste sampling applications encountered in pharmaceutical, food science, environmental monitoring, and industrial QC laboratories. Each scoop is lot traceable and constructed from BSE/TSE-free, shatterproof material that meets the material safety standards required for regulated industries.

Features & Benefits

• FDA food-grade and GMP-compliant: Material and manufacturing process comply with FDA 21 CFR food contact requirements, making these scoops suitable for pharmaceutical ingredient sampling, food raw material testing, and nutraceutical QC workflows.
• CE and EU certified: Meets the regulatory requirements for laboratory consumable use in European markets, simplifying procurement for multi-site organizations with EU-based facilities.
• Sterile option with 3-year expiration: Sterile scoops are individually wrapped and carry a 3-year sterility expiration, providing a reliable shelf life for stock purchasing and reducing waste from short-dated consumables.
• ISO 8 Class cleanroom manufacturing: Each scoop is produced under controlled particulate conditions consistent with the contamination prevention requirements of pharmaceutical, biotech, and food manufacturing environments.
• BSE/TSE-free polystyrene: Raw material traceability confirms freedom from bovine spongiform encephalopathy and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy risk, meeting the documentation requirements of pharmaceutical ingredient sampling.
• Large, wide-opening design: The bowl geometry provides unrestricted access to bulk material containers, reducing insertion force and minimizing disturbance of the sample surface.
• Flat bottom stabilization: A flat base allows the scoop to rest on a balance pan or flat surface while the analyst records the weight, reducing the risk of spillage during measurement.
• Single-use disposable: Eliminates cross-contamination risk between samples and removes the need for cleaning validation procedures associated with reusable scoops.
• Lot traceability: Each lot carries full traceability documentation to support GMP batch record requirements and regulatory audit readiness.

Specifications

Applications

Sterile sampling scoops are essential in pharmaceutical API and excipient sampling, where single-use sterile tools are required to maintain material purity and avoid cross-contamination during incoming raw material testing. In food safety and nutraceutical manufacturing, the FDA food-grade material certification enables direct contact with ingredients destined for human consumption, while the flat bottom supports accurate mass measurement on analytical or top-loading balances. Environmental monitoring labs collecting soil, sediment, and particulate air filter samples use the 250mL and 500mL scoops for high-volume sample collection from regulatory monitoring sites. Industrial QC laboratories performing incoming material checks on powders, resins, and granules use the non-sterile version to reduce consumable cost where sterility is not required. The complete volume range from 60mL to 500mL allows a single product SKU set to cover fine powder microsampling through large bulk bag collection within the same facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the sterile and non-sterile sampling scoops?

Sterile scoops are individually wrapped in a sterile barrier package with a certified 3-year sterility expiration, manufactured under ISO 8 cleanroom conditions and verified sterile at the point of dispatch. Non-sterile scoops are manufactured from the same FDA food-grade, BSE/TSE-free polystyrene but without the sterile packaging step, offering a lower cost per unit for applications where sterility assurance is not required by the sampling protocol.

Are these sampling scoops compatible with pharmaceutical GMP batch record requirements?

Yes. Each lot of scoops carries full lot traceability documentation that can be referenced in pharmaceutical batch records and included in regulatory submissions. The FDA and CE certifications, ISO 8 manufacturing environment, and BSE/TSE-free material documentation together provide the regulatory evidence package typically required for GMP-compliant sampling tool qualification in pharmaceutical facilities.

Can the 500mL sampling scoop be used for heavy bulk materials like metal powders?

The scoops are manufactured from shatterproof polystyrene designed to resist breakage under normal sampling stress. However, they are not rated for use with abrasive metal powders or materials with sharp particulates that could puncture or crack the bowl. For heavy metal powders and abrasive materials, consult the material safety data sheet for the sample and verify compatibility before use. Standard pharmaceutical, food, and fine chemical powders are well within the design parameters.

Volume Discounts

LabSupplies.com offers below retail pricing with volume discounts available. As an authorized Heathrow Scientific dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory. Case pricing (200 units) available for high-volume GMP facilities.