Food & Beverage Microbiology Method Development and Validation

Microbiological monitoring and testing in the food and beverage industry are highly regulated and complex field. With our long history of serving the food and beverage industry, we have pioneered and refined ground-breaking solutions, demonstrating the regulatory and technological expertise to make compliance as simple as possible, and help to save your valuable resources.

We provide reliable testing methods and equipment to enhance your lab productivity with our experienced scientists and engineers, having expertise in applications, norms & standards, and maintenance. We can provide you with comprehensive services and training to:

• Optimize your QC lab workflow while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Ensure the performance of your testing equipment while reducing the risk of breakdown
• Make sure that your lab team feels at ease running a test

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Method Development

Experimental study done in our application laboratory using your samples and microbial strain(s). Recommended in case of compatibility issues with standard protocol or testing new products. Development of an appropriate method to overcome any interference or to improve filterability.

• Available for EZ-Fluo™ system

Method Development Consultancy

Consultancy service by one of our application scientists to support your method development. Recommended in case of compatibility issues with standard protocol or for testing new products. One-day training at customer site covering platform use and how to develop an appropriate method. Customized test plan, real tests initiated on-site, then weekly follow-up calls to support customer.

• Available for EZ-Fluo™ system

Feasibility Study

Experimental study done in our application laboratory using customer samples and microbial strain(s) to assess the compatibility of customer sample with the platform and the time to result.

• Available for EZ-Fluo™ system and Assurance^® GDS system

On-Site Evaluation

Evaluation of the platform at customer site using real samples. Installation of a demo system on-site and extensive 2 to 3 day-training by our application scientist. Customized test plan, real tests initiated on-site, then weekly follow-up calls to support customer.

• Available for EZ-Fluo™ system and Assurance^® GDS system

Method Optimization

Experimental study done in our application laboratory using your samples and microbial strain(s) to assess of the matrix compatibility with platform. Development of a custom method.

• Available for Assurance^® GDS system

PQ Consultancy Service

Consulting service for microbiological validation to plan and perform the PQ:

• On-site support for implementation of the PQ tests
• Consumables and media calculation
• Training on recovery test techniques
• Data formatting and report finalization
• Scheduling of the tests
• Data interpretation, comments and conclusion

Available for EZ-Fluo™ system

To learn more about our system qualification services, visit our Food & Beverage QC Systems Qualification page.