Product testing · Facility monitoring · Recurring programs
Know what is growing.
Know what to do next.
Microbiology testing for products, ingredients and production environments. Define the question, choose the right test and build a sampling plan you can repeat.
Choose a testing path
Start with the question your sample needs to answer.
Services built around your sample
Define the scope. Then select the test.
Bioburden & microbial enumeration
Measure recoverable microbial levels in nonsterile products, ingredients and defined production samples.
Review testing Compendial microbiologyUSP <71> sterility testing
Compendial growth testing for products submitted for a defined sterility assessment.
Review testing Facility monitoringEnvironmental monitoring
Surface swabs and air plates for a production-focused sampling program.
Review testing Products & ingredientsFood & beverage microbiology
Choose indicator organisms, spoilage targets and pathogen tests around the food and its use.
Review testingFrom question to useful evidence
A useful result starts before the sample arrives.
An aerobic count, a pathogen screen and a sterility test are different measurements. We help define the testing around the product and the decision you need to make.
Prepare a submissionThe testing process
A clear path from sample to result.
Define the sample
Product, route of use, lot and testing purpose determine the starting point.
Agree the scope
Set the target organisms, method, sample units and reporting requirements.
Collect with a plan
Use the correct containers or sampling devices and document each location.
Review the findings
Interpret the result with the specification and decide what needs follow-up.
Plan for the next submission
Build consistency into every submission.
For repeat testing, agree the sample names, lots, methods and reporting units up front. A consistent submission record makes comparisons more useful.
Explore the programBefore you send samples
Questions worth answering first.
Define the intended use of the results before selecting tests or collecting material.
Does a low plate count prove a product is sterile?
No. Enumeration measures recoverable organisms under the test conditions. A sterility test has a different purpose and procedure.
Can I submit production swabs?
Yes. Plan the target, locations, collection timing and suitable swab system before collection.
Can we set up regular submissions?
Yes. Tell us the product groups, expected sample volume, cadence and reporting requirements to scope a recurring program.
Are all methods suitable for every product?
No. Product ingredients and antimicrobial activity can affect recovery. Suitability work establishes how the sample can be tested.