Microbiology Testing Labs

Certified Laboratories offers industry leading microbiological testing services for food & beverage, cosmetics, dietary supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, cannabis/hemp, and other regulated products. As an ISO 17025-accredited microbiological laboratory, we use validated methods to ensure quality assurance and verify product safety in compliance with FDA-BAM, USDA, AOAC, Compendial, USP, and other standards.

food & beverage | cosmetics, otc, supplements

Food Microbiology Lab

Certified Laboratories’ food microbiology labs help ensure your products meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements. We perform both quantitative and qualitative microbiological testing for food samples, adhering to FDA-BAM, USDA, AOAC, APHA, Compendium, ISO, and USP standards.

In partnership with Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), our fellow Certified Group company, we offer food microbiology labs across North America, ensuring that you find a microbiology lab near you.

Food microbiological services are listed below. Contact us using the form at the bottom of the page if you don’t see what you need.

Rapid-Testing Platforms for Food Microbiology Testing

VIDAS
GDS
BAX
VIP
GENE-UP
MDS
iQ-Check

Microbial Toxins Testing for Food

Staphylococcal Enterotoxins
Bacillus cereus Diarrheal Enterotoxin
Ochratoxin A

Qualitative Microbiological Testing for Food Samples

Campylobacter spp.
Cronobacter sakazakii
Escherichia coli O157:H7
“Top 6” Non-O157:H7 STEC
Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria spp.
Salmonella spp.
Shigella spp.
Staphylococcus aureus
USP 62 Testing
USP 2022 Testing
Vibrio spp.
Yersinia enterocolitica

Quantitative Micro Testing for Food Samples

Aerobic/Anaerobic Plate Counts
Bacillus cereus
Clostridium perfringens
Coliform Counts (Total, Fecal)
Enterobacteriaceae Count
Gas Forming Anaerobes
Generic Escherichia coli Count
Heat Resistant Mold Count
Heterotrophic Plate Count
Heterofermentative Lactic Acid
Bacteria Count
Lactic Acid Bacteria Count
Mesophilic Aerobic/Anaerobic
Osmophilic Yeast & Mold Count
Proteolytic Bacteria Count
Spore Counts
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas spp.
Psychrotrophic Plate Count
Rapid Aerobic Plate Count
Rapid Coliform Count
Rapid Yeast and Mold Count
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus spp. Counts (Total, Fecal)
Sulfide Reducing Spore Formers
Thermophilic Aerobic/Anaerobic
Thermophilic Aerobic/Anaerobic Spore Counts
USP 61 Testing
USP 2021 Testing
Yeast and Mold Counts
Bacteria Counts

We have additional methods available, based on demand, to help you meet the requirements of your customers. Our microbiology testing labs provide accurate, reliable results to support your food safety and quality programs – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™.

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Microbial Strain Typing

Our contract research division, FSNS Lab+, offers multiple specialized microbiology services, including microbial strain typing, GMO detection, microbial identification, and more.

Strain typing helps locate the source of repeat positives from environmental testing, facilitating your investigation and helping enhance your Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP).

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Microbiology Testing Labs for Cosmetics, OTC, & Supplements

Our laboratory network includes multiple locations across the U.S. and Canada with dedicated space for microbiology lab testing for cosmetics, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, supplements, and cannabis/hemp.

Capabilities include a wide range of tests, such as microbial limits testing, total aerobic plate count, yeast and mold count, and specialized microbial identification. Our FDA Monograph testing ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, verifying product quality, efficacy, and reliability using state-of-the-art equipment and validated methods.

Capabilities include (not limited to):

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USP <60>

Burkholderia cepacian complex (BCC)
Water-born opportunistic pathogens
Presence/Absence

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USP <61>

“Bioburden” or “Microbial Limits Testing”
Staph aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Aspergillus brasiliensis
Determines Enumeration
Acceptance Criteria on USP 1111

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USP <62>

Staph aureus, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Bile tolerant Gram-Negative, Clostridia, Candida Albicans
Presence/Absence

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USP <71> Sterility

Ensures products are free of viable microorganisms
ISO-certified class-5 environment
Membrane filtration or direct inoculation

Aloe Vera Testing
Antifungal
Antimicrobial
Antibacterial
Challenge Studies
Enrichment

Kill Rate
Microbial ID
Mold Testing
Preservative Challenge
Preservative Design
Preservative Efficacy (PET)

Probiotics
Product Safety
Total Aerobic Plate Count
Total Yeast and Mold Count
Water Testing

We provide accurate, reliable results in support of your safety and quality programs – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Contact us using the form at the bottom of the page if you don’t see what you need.

Additional Microbiology Testing We Provide

Aloe Vera Testing
Antifungal
Antimicrobial
Antibacterial
Challenge Studies
Enrichment
Kill Rate
Microbial ID
Mold Testing
Preservative Challenge
Preservative Design
Preservative Efficacy (PET)
Probiotics
Product Safety
Total Aerobic Plate Count
Total Yeast and Mold Count
Water Testing

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Why Choose Certified Laboratories for Microbiology Lab Testing?

Our microbiological testing labs follow a robust Quality Management System (QMS), use validated methods, and offer a thorough onboarding process so customers know precisely what to expect. As such, we deliver technical solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™.

- - Competitive TAT
  - ISO 17025 Accreditation
  - Consistent, Compliant, Collaborative
  - Direct-Connect to Technical Experts
  - Turn-Key Pricing
  - Real-Time Data Access