The Influence of the Proposed Mercury-Containing Bulb Phase-Out on the Market for Gel Documentation Systems

Published: Oct 2023

The global gel documentation systems market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Gel Documentation Systems are widely used in various electrophoresis techniques, such as DNA, RNA, and protein electrophoresis, as well as Northern and Western blot analysis. These systems are essential for visualizing and documenting the separation of molecules, allowing for size determination, purity assessment, and quantification. Furthermore, they are crucial for studying gene expression and protein identification, characterization, and quantification. The market’s growth is attributed to market availability of used equipment. As laboratories and institutions replace their older equipment, the switch to LED lighting may result in the availability of secondhand gel documentation equipment at a low cost. It provides labs with cost-effective options to implement more sustainable technologies. 

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According to the National Institute of Health (NIH.gov) in February 2023, The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a rule to phase out mercury-containing fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs, and replace them with LED lighting. This proposal is part of the 2021 Minamata Convention on Mercury, which has been agreed upon by 137 countries to phase out categories of fluorescent bulbs by 2025. As a result of this, used equipment may be available on the market at an economical cost. LED products are available as direct replacements for most fluorescent bulbs, and retrofit kits are available for all products without the need for re-wiring. In some cases, there are currently no direct-replacement LED substitutes available in the high energy UV ranges. A transilluminator can range in cost from $900 to $2,500, with some suppliers offering warranties. Gel boxes are long-lasting pieces of equipment and can be a good investment. In some cases, light boxes can be inherited from dismantled labs, such as the Cole-Parmer 97500 series which is 30+ years old. However, it is recommended to obtain the light box from a reputable manufacturer or scientific supplier for safety and performance reasons. Repurposing a light box with UV bulbs is not recommended due to cost and safety concerns.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2022-2030

Base year- 2022

Forecast period- 2023-2030

Segment Covered- 

o By Products

o By Detection Techniques

o By Application

o By End-User

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape- includes Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Corning Inc., Isogen Life Science, Merck Group, OPRL Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., and others.

Key questions addressed by the report

What is the market growth rate?

Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?

Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?

Who is the leader in the market?

How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?

Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Gel Documentation Systems Market Report Segment

By Products

  • Instruments
  • Software
  • Accessories

By Detection Techniques

  • Ultra-Violet (UV) 
  • Chemiluminescence
  • Fluorescence

By Application 

  • Nucleic Acid Quantification
  • Protein Quantification
  • Others (Cell and Microbiology, and Genetics & Genomics)

By End-User

  • Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Others (Food and Beverage Industry, Academic and Research Institutes 
  • and Forensic Laboratories)

Global Gel Documentation Systems Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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