Our extensive microbiology testing service is used by a large number food producers, importers and regulators to ensure food products comply with the relevant, in-house, industry, New Zealand or International Standard
The main types of test on sample types are as follows:
Aerobic plate count
Salmonella
Clostridium perfringens
Staphylococcus aureus
Listeria monocytogenes
Enterobacteriaceae
Total coliforms
Faecal coliforms
E.coli
E.coli O157 (PCR)
Listeria species including Listeria monocytogenes
Bacillus cereus
Lactic acid bacteria
Mesophilic spores
Yeasts & moulds
Campylobacter
Vibrio
Other Services
Shelf life testing
Challenge testing for antimicrobial effectiveness
Hygiene monitoring of manufacturing sites (swabs)
Sampler training for water and swabbing
NMD audits
Unsure about the correct container to use to submit a sample? Consult our container guide
