LGC Group

LGC Group is a global leader in life science tools, working closely with partners across multiple industries to develop solutions that help diagnose, treat, feed and protect the world’s growing population. The company plays a critical role in scientific research and innovation, providing mission-critical components for applications in human healthcare, genomics, analytical chemistry and quality assurance.

Key Contributions and Impacts

• Healthcare & Precision Medicine: LGC contributes to precision medicine by providing high-performance genomic and analytical tools that support diagnostics, personalized treatments, and drug development.
• Food & Environmental Safety: The company enhances food safety and sustainability with reference materials, proficiency testing, and quality control solutions for the food, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
• Collaborations & Global Challenges: LGC works with scientific communities, governments and industry leaders to develop new standards, regulatory frameworks and measurements that address global challenges such as pandemics, pollution and disease outbreaks.
• Pandemic and disease response: The company has played a critical role in pandemic response, including the development of diagnostic assays, quality standards and genomic surveillance tools during COVID-19 and beyond.

With over 180 years of experience, operations in 14 countries, and products sold in over 180 markets, LGC Group continues to drive advances in science and technology to ensure a healthier and safer world.

Trusted LGC Group Brands Available Through Bio-Connect

LGC Group owns several well-known trademarked brands, which are available through Bio-Connect. These include:

Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC)

Specializes in research chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drug discovery and scientific research.

Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC) provides an extensive portfolio of over 350,000 research chemicals, APIs, and stable isotope-labeled compounds for pharmaceutical, environmental, and biomedical research. TRC’s products support drug discovery, forensic analysis, and cutting-edge scientific research. With a focus on custom synthesis and global distribution, TRC is a key supplier for academic, industrial, and government laboratories.

Read more about TRC here.

Biosearch Technologies^TM

Oligonucleotides and enzymes for a wide range of applications including qPCR, SNP genotyping, agrigenomics and in vitro diagnostics (IVD).

LGC Biosearch Technologies provides mission-critical reagents, analytical tools and instrumentation that accelerate product development in molecular diagnostics, agrigenomics and life science research. With a scalable and cost-effective portfolio, LGC Biosearch Technologies supports scientists from early-stage R&D to large-scale commercialization across multiple genomic applications.

Read more about Biosearch Technologies here.

Reference Materials for Environmental, Food, and Pharmaceutical Analysis

BIOPURE™ offers high-quality reference materials designed for accurate and reliable analysis in environmental, food, and pharmaceutical testing. These materials, including mycotoxin and veterinary drug residue calibrants, are used in mass spectrometry and chromatography to ensure precision in analytical results. BIOPURE™ products comply with ISO 17034 and ISO 17025 standards, providing certified reference materials (CRMs) for regulatory and research applications.

Dr. Ehrenstorfer^TM                                         

Certified Reference Materials for Food and Environmental Safety.

Dr. Ehrenstorfer™ is a trusted name in certified reference materials (CRMs) for food, environmental, and agricultural testing. Known for its pesticide standards, contaminants, and emerging pollutants, these materials support laboratories in maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring safe consumer products. With a strong commitment to ISO 17034 accreditation, Dr. Ehrenstorfer products provide traceability, reliability, and precision across various analytical techniques.

Mikromol^TM   

Pharmaceutical reference standards ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance in drug development.

Mikromol™ delivers a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical reference standards, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), impurities, and excipients. Manufactured under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034 accreditation, Mikromol standards help ensure drug quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. These materials support drug development, stability testing, and quality control in pharmaceutical laboratories worldwide.