Sterilin : What sterile consumables for microbiology workflows?

Backed by Thermo Scientific, the Sterilin brand is a benchmark for sterile plastic consumables for microbiology, quality control and sampling. Petri dishes, contact plates, serological pipettes, universal containers and swabs: every product is engineered for reproducibility and the reliability of results. Manufactured at recognised European sites, the range meets the needs of pharmaceutical, food, environmental and academic laboratories that demand consistent quality, clear traceability and formats suited to modern workflows.

British heritage in the service of asepsis

Born in the United Kingdom, Sterilin has, over the decades, established itself as a specialist in sterile plastics for microbiology and sampling applications. Its integration into the Thermo Scientific portfolio has raised the industrial bar, combining long-standing know-how with cleanroom processes and rigorous quality control. The brand has built its reputation on consistent virgin resins, the optical clarity of Petri dishes, and the ergonomics of serological pipettes and universal containers. Today, Sterilin supports the international growth of quality control, R&D and production laboratories with product ranges designed for protocol repeatability, efficiency in regulated environments, and reliable supply logistics.

Expertise and Areas of Specialisation

Sterilin’s expertise covers the core needs in sterile consumables for microbiology, analytical testing and quality control.
• Petri dishes and contact plates: crystal-clear polystyrene for easy colony counting, stackable profiles, vented or non-vented options to suit growth kinetics, peel-wrap packs and validated sterility (gamma irradiation) to safeguard your runs.
• Serological pipettes: easy-to-read graduations, filter plug to prevent contamination, virgin resins and cleanliness levels suited to sensitive work (DNase/RNase-free, non-pyrogenic depending on reference). Compatible with most pipette controllers on the market.
• Universal containers, sample pots and tubes: reliable leak-tightness, ergonomic caps, robust walls and standard formats for routine use in pharmaceutical QC, food & beverage and environmental testing. Traceability via batch number and compliance documentation.
• Swabs and transport media (depending on reference): for microbiological sampling and surface monitoring, packed to preserve sample integrity.
Renowned for its lot-to-lot reproducibility, Sterilin relies on cleanroom processes, sterility validations and continuous dimensional checks. The design focuses on practical routine performance: optically clear reading surfaces, glove-secure grips and packaging laid out for one-way workflows. From pharmaceutical labs to water utilities, the brand offers a reliability-to-price balance tuned for high volumes while keeping data quality aligned with regulatory expectations.

Sterilin products distributed by Dutscher.

Frequently asked questions about the Sterilin brand

Where are Sterilin consumables manufactured?
The brand has its roots in the UK and relies on Thermo Scientific European facilities, combining cleanrooms, rigorous quality control and full batch traceability.

Are Sterilin products genuinely sterile?
Sterile items undergo validated processes (e.g. gamma irradiation), come in peelable packs and are checked lot by lot to ensure sterility suitable for microbiological use.

Are they compatible with my existing equipment?
Formats (Petri dishes, serological pipettes, containers) follow common standards and integrate smoothly with incubators, colony counters, pipette controllers and routine workflows.

What chemical cleanliness assurances do the pipettes offer?
Many serological pipettes are DNase/RNase-free and non-pyrogenic (depending on product), for sensitive culture and analytical applications.

What is the added value of Sterilin Petri dishes?
High optical clarity for precise reading, consistent geometry for streaking and stacking, and validated sterility for reproducible results.

Does the brand have CSR commitments?
As part of Thermo Scientific, the brand benefits from initiatives focused on material optimisation, reduced packaging waste and tightly controlled logistics, with no compromise on quality.