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™.
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).
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):
USP <60>
- Burkholderia cepacian complex (BCC)
- Water-born opportunistic pathogens
- Presence/Absence
USP <61>
- “Bioburden” or “Microbial Limits Testing”
- Staph aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Aspergillus brasiliensis
- Determines Enumeration
- Acceptance Criteria on USP 1111
USP <62>
- Staph aureus, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Bile tolerant Gram-Negative, Clostridia, Candida Albicans
- Presence/Absence
USP <71> Sterility
- Ensures products are free of viable microorganisms
- ISO-certified class-5 environment
- Membrane filtration or direct inoculation
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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.
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
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™.
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- Competitive TAT
- ISO 17025 Accreditation
- Consistent, Compliant, Collaborative
- Direct-Connect to Technical Experts
- Turn-Key Pricing
- Real-Time Data Access
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