Microbiological control of food
Changing a formulation, assessing shelf life or evaluating a process? We help examine the microbiological behaviour of your products under the conditions relevant to your business.
The approach combines product data, predictive microbiology and targeted verification to develop conclusions your teams can use.
Decisions tailored to your products
The study starts with your question and the actual manufacturing and storage conditions.
- Compare formulations or storage conditions.
- Examine the effects of time, temperature, pH or water activity.
- Identify the evidence needed to assess shelf life or a control measure.
Understanding microbial behaviour
Target microorganisms are selected according to the product, its intended use and the risks being examined.
Listeria monocytogenes
Assess potential growth during storage when the food matrix and conditions fall within the models’ validated scope.
Salmonella
Examine survival, persistence or treatment-effect questions according to the product, available data and study objectives.
Staphylococcus aureus
Assess conditions that favour growth. Questions concerning enterotoxin formation are assessed separately where relevant.
From your data to a verification plan
We review product characteristics, historical results and the scenarios being considered. Model assumptions and limitations are made explicit; predictions are compared with observations and any necessary testing.
Additional analyses or studies are performed or coordinated within the agreed scope and available capabilities. A prediction alone does not demonstrate product safety or compliance.
Scientific evidence for your stakeholders
You receive a summary of the data, findings, limitations and recommended verification steps. It can support HACCP, internal monitoring and technical responses to customers or retailers, taking account of requirements relevant to your business and markets.
Let’s discuss your product or process
Tell us about your product, the relevant conditions and the decision you want to substantiate.
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