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Regulatory & Product Compliance Practice

Microbiological Pathogen, Hygiene & Sterility Testing

Rapid pathogen detection, microbial limit tests, environmental surface swabs, and sterility validation for food, cosmetics, and cleanrooms.

Protect consumer safety and ensure regulatory compliance with advanced microbiological testing. Rapid identification of bacteria, yeasts, molds, and foodborne pathogens.

ISO 17025
Accredited Methods
Gold-standard microbial analytical protocols
Pathogen PCR
Rapid Detection
Fast-track PCR detection within 24-48 hours
Facility Swabs
Hygiene Audits
Environmental surface & air settle testing
Cosmetic Limits
ISO 21149 / 22718
Full cosmetic microbial specification tests

The Critical Importance of Microbiological Safety

Microbial contamination represents an immediate hazard to public health and can trigger catastrophic product recalls, brand damage, and regulatory factory shutdowns. Our accredited microbiological testing services utilize traditional culture methods alongside rapid PCR and automated detection systems to deliver definitive safety verification.

Foodborne Pathogen Detection

Testing for Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, and Clostridium perfringens.

Total Indicator Organism Counts

Measuring Total Viable Count (TVC), Total Yeast and Mold (TYMC), Enterobacteriaceae, and Coliforms.

Cosmetics Microbial Limit Testing

Testing beauty products under ISO 21149, ISO 22717 (Pseudomonas), ISO 22718 (Staphylococcus), and ISO 18416 (Candida).

Environmental Hygiene Swabbing

Evaluating production line equipment, food contact surfaces, conveyor belts, and worker hand hygiene.

Structured Execution & Statutory Roadmap

01
Sample Receipt & Log-In

Inspecting sample integrity, recording temperature upon arrival, and assigning unique laboratory barcode.

02
Aseptic Preparation & Incubation

Preparing homogenates, serial dilutions, and selective agar plating or broth enrichment under cleanroom hoods.

03
Colony Counting & Confirmation

Examining incubated plates, counting colony-forming units (CFU/g or CFU/ml), and performing biochemical confirmation.

04
Certificate of Analysis (COA) Issuance

Delivering signed, accredited laboratory test report detailing methodology and regulatory limits.

Mandatory Documentation & Prerequisites

  • Sterile Product Samples: Unopened, intact retail units from the designated production batch requiring microbial clearance.
  • Environmental Swab Kits: Pre-moistened sterile swab samples collected using standardized surface template protocols.
  • Product Type & Preservation Details: Information on product pH, water activity (aw), and preservative systems present in formulation.
  • Required Testing Standards: Specific target standard (e.g. GSO 1016 for food, GSO 1943 for cosmetics, or USP 61/62 for pharma).

Uncompromising Analytical Accuracy

Our state-of-the-art microbiology laboratories maintain rigorous internal quality controls and participate in international proficiency testing schemes, ensuring results you can trust.

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