Microbiological Testing

Microbiological testing is vital to safeguard product quality and patient safety. At SSL, our accredited microbiology laboratory offers:

Testing for non-sterile products, including:

• Heterotrophic Colony Count – Pour plate method
• Total Yeast and Mould Count – Pour plate method
• Bile-tolerant Gram-negative bacteria – Enrichment Broths / MPN method
• Pathogen detection using Enrichment Broths and Selective Agar:

○     Salmonella spp.

○     Staphylococcus aureus
       Pseudomonas spp.

○     E. coli

○     Clostridia Anaerobic Spore Formers

• Preservative efficacy testing – Pour plate method

Pharmaceutical Water Testing – Membrane Filtration:

• Total Plate Count
• Pseudomonads Count
• Coliform Count

Why it matters:
Microbiological testing prevents contamination, recalls, and regulatory breaches. Reliable testing protects both manufacturers and end users.

Our approach:
We combine GMP and ISO compliance with a responsive, client-focused service. Clear reporting and efficient turnaround times ensure clients can proceed with confidence.