Microbiological Analysis

Our company is offering premium quality Microbiology Testing Services to our customers. This  service detect and test for microbes across industries and markets.Our offered service is  help make sure that products are safer, meet quality specifications and regulatory compliance. It is carried out under the stern guidance of our professionals as per the set industrial norms. In addition to this, this Microbiology Testing Services is known for its premium quality and affordable prices.Other information:Microbiology division at EFRAC undertakes quality inspection and analysis for industries associated with raw and processed food, water and allied Industries. The lab is well-equipped, with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced scientists. The lab provides the following services.Thrust Areas:Product Quality Inspection and VerificationProjectsConsultancyTrainingResearch & DevelopmentBasic Microbiological Analysis:Detection of PathogensEnumeration of Spoilage Micro-FloraBacterial EnterotoxinsDisinfection EfficacyPreservative EfficacySterility Testing and Bio-Burden AnalysisMicrobiological Monitoring of Indoor AirAntimicrobial efficacy of water purification devices/filtersDetection of PathogensEscherichia coliEscherichia coli O157Vibrio choleraVibrio parahaemolyticusPathogenic streptococciStaphylococcus aureusPseudomonas aeruginosaLegionellaClostridium perfringensBacillus cereusSalmonellaShigellaListeria monocytogenes Enumeration of Spoilage Micro-Flora:Microorganisms are ubiquitous in nature. Quality and shelf life of any product depends on presence, and nature of microorganisms contained in it. Under favourable conditions these micro organisms proliferate and result in loss of product quality. Microbiological monitoring is an essential part of quality control. EFRAC plays an important role in testing of spoilage micro flora.Test ParametersStandard Plate CountColiform / Faecal ColiformsPsychrophilic and ThermophilicAerobic and Anaerobic Spore FormersRope Spore CountAnaerobic Bacteria Sulphite Reducing BacteriaSulphur and Iron BacteriaYeast and MouldsHeat Resistant MouldProteolytic and Lipolytic Bacterial CountBacterial EnterotoxinsBacteria produce Enterotoxins as a part of their metabolic activities. Some of them are heat-labile while others are heat stable in nature. Even severe food processing treatments cannot eradicate these toxicants and may result in food intoxication. EFRAC undertakes testing of the following Enterotoxins in food and food products by ELISA method.Bacillus cereus Diarrheal EnterotoxinsStaphylococcal Enterotoxins Sterility TestingSterility is a mandatory requirement for all injectables, ophthalmic preparations and surgical devices. Sterility test is conducted in accordance with various pharmacopoeias viz. IP, USP, BP etc. Following products are tested.Parenteral Preparations (Injectables)Non-parenteral Preparations (Ophthalmic)Mechanical Contraceptives Surgical Dressings and DevicesVaccines Monitoring Indoor AirIn addition to acceptance tests for the installation of clean rooms in production facilities, routine monitoring also plays a vital role. These measurements help monitor clean rooms as well as production facilities during operation. EFRAC offers a broad range of monitoring services for clean rooms, and can also provide customized hygiene-monitoring programs catering to your needs.Services IncludeChecking personal hygiene, determination of microbiological exposure on clothes and hands of production personnelTesting the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection measures during operation and at the end of productionMicrobiological tests on individual process media (air, water, technical gases)Determination of bacterial count in the air under all operating conditionsTesting surfaces, consumables and primary packagingMicrobiological qualification of production facilities after installation, reconstruction, standstill etc.Cleaning validationAnti Microbial Efficacy of water purification Devices/FiltersFilters that are used for water purification and are based on various technologies like UV-disinfection, ozonization, ion exchange, nanotechnology and membrane filtration. EFRAC has the facility to check its anti bacterial efficacy against a number of challenge organisms like E.coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and Micrococcus luteus. Viricidal performance evaluation is done by Coliphage MS2 as per the US EPA guideline.Preservative EfficacyIn pharmaceutical, herbal and cosmetic formulations, various anti-microbial substances are added to arrest microbial activity and extend shelf life of the products. The effectiveness of these substances is evaluated as per USP protocols. Selection of challenge micro-organisms includes gram positive and gram negative bacteria, spore formers, yeast and fungi.Disinfection EfficacyPhenolic and non-phenolic type of disinfectants are tested for their germicidal value as per national and international protocols.Test Methods:As per all national and international methods like FDA-BAM, APHA, BIS, ASTM, AOAC, Conventional Methods, Customer Specific Methods.