SAS microbial air samplers from Bioscience International are the industry leader in environmental monitoring. The highly portable and easy-to-use SAS air samplers are used to detect and help prevent viable microbial contamination in pharmaceutical cleanrooms, hospitals, compounding pharmacies, food & beverage plants, and research facilities.
From international space stations, to bioterrorism investigations by the CDC, to contamination control by the world's largest pharmaceutical and food companies, to hospital operating rooms: SAS air samplers from Bioscience International have been the trusted industry standard in helping prevent contamination in mission critical environments for over 30 years.
By helping detect and prevent microbial contamination, SAS air samplers enable: food and beverage companies to extend product shelf lives, pharmaceutical firms to avoid costly recalls, and hospitals to reduce patient infection risk.
Bioscience International's product portfolio includes the industry-leading SAS Super 100 & 180 portable samplers, the ultra high-throughput SAS Duo 360, the SAS Super Isolator for use inside isolators/RABS, the SAS Pinocchio Super II for compressed gases, and sterile disposable sampling heads for cleanroom efficiency across all use cases.
SAS samplers are validated for ISO 14698 and align with EN 17141 and EU GMP Annex 1 best practices, with published d50 sampling efficiency values from an independent industrial wind tunnel study. For U.S. pharmacies, we provide guidance for USP <797> environmental monitoring and USP <797> implementation best practices.
Every SAS instrument is supported by ISO 17025:2017 accredited calibration services (A2LA certificate #5699-01) with NIST-traceable certificates, lifetime product support, and responsive U.S.-based service.
Additionally, on October 23, 2025 Bioscience International was awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis in recognition of being in the top 1% (99th percentile) for companies worldwide in terms of complying with global guidelines and best practices in the categories of: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, and Ethics. Click here to view our complete EcoVadis scorecard.
Our technical support team is pleased to offer complimentary support and consulting advice for product or operational questions. Also we offer an Environmental Monitoring Best Practices FAQ covering sampling volumes, plate types, incubations, and special considerations for cleanrooms.
