Fetal bovine serum 2015 FBS market update Due to the continuing rising costs (Figure 1) of the raw materials needed to produce fetal bovine serum, we will increase our FBS pricing in 2015. Specific causes for these increases include, but are not limited to: •Reduction in supply due to climatic events and economic conditions •Increased demand from life science and pharmaceutical customers As the leading global supplier of FBS, we’re committed to maintaining a fully integrated supply chain. This means we will continue to provide the high quality, availability, and service that our customers have come to expect. We’re dedicated to providing the best possible solutions to meet all your serum needs. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact your Gibco FBS account specialist or your local representative. ® Effective February 12, 2014, our serum products are ISIA Traceability Certified. To contact your representative, or to find out who your representative is, please go to lifetechnologies.com/fbs For In Vitro Diagnostic Use unless otherwise indicated. © 2014 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific and its subsidiaries unless otherwise specified. CO012059 1014 400% 350% 300% 250% 200% 150% 100% 50% 0% Jan-02 Jan-03 Jan-04 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is a by-product of the beef industry, which drives availability and cost for manufacturers of cell culture products. Figure 1. Global FBS cost index.