National manufacturer of
immunobiological products in Russia
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National manufacturer of
immunobiological products in Russia
History of the Branch

The Irkutsk company for the production of bacterial preparations was founded in 1918 as a production sector of the Irkutsk Chemical and Bacteriological Institute.

In 1959, the company became subordinated to the Scientific and Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology. At that time, its principal activity was the production of concentrated serums, adsorbed toxoids and gamma globulins. The company obtained its official status after registration with the RSFSR Ministry of Health on September 30, 1960 (Order No. 474).

At present, the branch of FSUE NPO Microgen of the Russian Ministry of Health “Irkutsk Company for the Production of Bacterial Preparations” is a modern production complex with a well developed infrastructure, which supports it autonomous regime of operation to the largest possible extent.

The territory of the production site of almost 8.5 ha has the following production facilities: the influenza vaccine shop, the finishing operations shop, the growth media preparation department, the packaging shop, the biological control department, the general purpose warehouse, the finished products warehouse), the administrative office and auxiliary services (the boiler room, the garage, mechanical repair shops, the laundry, the sewage pumping station, the bomb shelter). The total built-up area is 8500 sq.m.