Dr. Brill + Partner GmbH

Dr. Brill + Partner GmbH, which operates under the umbrella name Dr. Brill Institutes, is a German laboratory and scientific services company based in Hamburg. According to its own corporate history, it was founded more than 25 years ago by Dr. Holger Brill and has since grown into a leading provider in its field. The company describes itself as a family business and emphasises "Quality made in Germany", supported by certifications such as GLP and accreditations such as ISO 17025. The group's service portfolio is centred on applied hygiene, microbiology and virology. Its website lists service areas including ecotoxicity and biodegradation, regulatory affairs, biocorrosion and material testing, medical devices, hygiene and biocompatibility, efficacy testing, antifouling, clinical study services, biocide efficacy, household hygiene and biofilm services. In practice this means the institutes test and evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants, antimicrobial products and other hygiene-related products, advise clients on regulatory requirements, and carry out clinical and laboratory studies. Dr. Brill Institutes has expanded through both organic growth and acquisitions. In January 2024 it took over Hydrotox GmbH, a specialist in ecotoxicology and biodegradation testing, into the Dr. Brill Institutes group. In February 2024 it founded Dr. Brill Regulatory Services GmbH, and in October 2024 it moved its Hamburg headquarters to Grützmühlenweg 44 in Hamburg-Hummelsbüttel, expanding office and laboratory space to almost 1,000 square metres. The group also runs scientific events, most notably the Conference of Applied Hygiene, Microbiology and Virology (CAHMV), whose 12th edition was announced for 2026, and it participates in public health projects such as the HIHeal online update series on hygiene and infection prevention together with Life Science Nord and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. As a privately held, family-owned company, Dr. Brill + Partner does not publish a stock listing. Its clients are primarily manufacturers and users of antimicrobial products, medical devices, cosmetics and industrial materials, as well as healthcare and water-system operators who need independent, accredited testing and regulatory support.

Dr. Brill + Partner GmbH was founded more than 25 years ago by Dr. Holger Brill, according to the company's own history page. From its base in Hamburg, Germany, the firm grew into a laboratory and scientific services provider focused on applied hygiene, microbiology and virology. The company describes itself as a family business and has built its reputation on accredited testing and regulatory expertise, holding certifications such as GLP and accreditations such as ISO 17025. Over the years the group, often presented under the umbrella name Dr. Brill Institutes, expanded its service portfolio to cover ecotoxicity and biodegradation, regulatory affairs, biocorrosion and material testing, medical devices, hygiene and biocompatibility, efficacy testing, antifouling, clinical study services, biocide efficacy, household hygiene and biofilm services. This breadth allows it to serve manufacturers of disinfectants, antimicrobial products, medical devices and industrial materials, as well as healthcare and water-system operators. A significant period of expansion occurred in 2024. In January 2024 the group took over Hydrotox GmbH, a specialist in ecotoxicology and biodegradation testing, integrating it into the Dr. Brill Institutes group. In February 2024 it founded Dr. Brill Regulatory Services GmbH, creating a dedicated entity for regulatory services. In October 2024 the main Hamburg office moved to Grützmühlenweg 44 in Hamburg-Hummelsbüttel, expanding office and laboratory space to almost 1,000 square metres. Alongside its commercial laboratory work, Dr. Brill Institutes is active in the scientific community. It organises the Conference of Applied Hygiene, Microbiology and Virology (CAHMV); the 12th edition was announced for 2026 with a program featuring keynote lectures on efficacy evaluation of antimicrobial products, replication capacity of micro-organisms, biofilm elimination and infection prevention. The group also participates in the HIHeal project (Hygiene, Infection & Health) together with Life Science Nord and the hospital hygiene department of the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), running online update sessions such as the 21st edition on Water Safety Plans in September 2026. As a privately held family company, Dr. Brill + Partner does not have a stock listing. Its growth has been driven by acquisitions, new company formations and the expansion of its Hamburg facilities, positioning it as a leading independent provider in the hygiene and microbiology testing sector.

• Dr. Brill + Partner founded by Dr. Holger Brill (more than 25 years ago as of the company's history page).

• Takeover of Hydrotox GmbH into the Dr. Brill Institutes group.

• Founding of Dr. Brill Regulatory Services GmbH.

• Move of the main Hamburg office to Grützmühlenweg 44, expanding office and laboratory space to almost 1,000 m².

• Program released and registration opened for the 12th Conference of Applied Hygiene, Microbiology and Virology (CAHMV 2026).

• HIHeal online update #21 on Water Safety Plan (WSP) held in cooperation with Life Science Nord and UKE.

Independent, accredited, family-run German laboratory group offering scientific testing, regulatory and clinical study services for hygiene, microbiology and antimicrobial products.

• Efficacy testing of antimicrobial products

  Laboratory testing to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants and antimicrobial products.

• Regulatory services

  Regulatory support for biocides, medical devices and related products, provided partly through Dr. Brill Regulatory Services GmbH.

• Ecotoxicity and biodegradation testing

  Environmental safety testing, strengthened by the acquisition of Hydrotox GmbH.

• Biocorrosion and material testing

  Testing of materials for biocorrosion and related effects.

• Clinical study services

  Support for clinical studies in hygiene and infection prevention.

• Biofilm services

  Testing and consulting related to biofilm elimination and control.

1. 1Startseite : Dr. Brill Institutesbrillhygiene.com
2. 2Geschichte : Dr. Brill Institutesbrillhygiene.com
3. 3Unser Unternehmen : Dr. Brill Institutesbrillhygiene.com
4. 412th CAHMV Program released - Registration is now open!brillhygiene.com
5. 5Dr. Brill + Partner GmbH - Wikidatawikidata.org