UNSPSC 41102925: Histology formalin and solvent resistant permanent marker

Solvent and formalin resistant permanent markers for histology microslide and tissue cassette labeling

UNSPSC 41102925 Histology formalin and solvent resistant permanent marker is a Commodity code that encompasses specialty markers and labeling supplies used in histopathology and toxicology laboratory work. State and local governments procure these products for use in postmortem analysis, clinical pathology, and forensic laboratory operations where samples must be tracked, labeled, and preserved across chain-of-custody requirements and long-term storage. The code sees activity from medical examiner offices, state investigative agencies, county health departments, and public health laboratories. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices (Brevard County Purchasing Services), state departments (State of Georgia), and county health authorities (Cook County, Illinois). The activity is driven by regulatory requirements for specimen identification in forensic and clinical histology work, where permanent marking resistant to formalin exposure and laboratory solvents is a critical operational requirement.

Recent procurement activity spans Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. Brevard County Purchasing Services, on behalf of the County Medical Examiner's Office, issued RFQ 7-26-07 for histology lab services with a response deadline of April 7, 2026, which includes requirements for specimen labeling and chain-of-custody documentation; the contract term runs five years from award. The State of Georgia, through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, posted two separate eRFQs in April and May 2026 for histology and histology evaluation services with compressed three- to nine-day response windows (deadlines May 8 and May 15, 2026). Cook County, Illinois issued solicitation 2457-09110 RR for histology and toxicology supplies with a July 22, 2026 deadline. The State of California posted RFB IS-26200981 on May 19, 2026 with a June 4 response deadline, requiring Certified Business Enterprise certification. Activity in this code reflects ongoing demand from forensic and clinical laboratory operations with strict compliance and accreditation standards.