Microbiology

Microbiological vitamin assays of multivitamin tablets, capsules, liquid formulation, powder blends, and dietary supplements.

• Vitamin B12 (cyanacobalomin)
• Biotin
• Calcium Pantothenate/Pantothenic Acid
• Folic Acid
• Choline Bitartrate (gravimetric)

Microbial Limit tests

Preservative Effectiveness tests (USP method)

Antibiotic assays (USP methods)

Isolation and identification of listed microorganisms through biochemical characteristics:

• E.coli
• Salmonella
• Shigella
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Burkholdenia cepacia, etc.

Microbiological quality control

Total plate counts & Yeast and Moulds in:

• Pharmaceutical products and raw materials
• Cosmetics
• Food

Microbiological water testing for pharmaceutical and other industries

E.coli, Coliforms, & Total aerobic counts in:

• Process water
• Deionized water
• Purified water

Germicidal effectiveness of products using Standard ATCC strains of microorganisms.

Microbial limit test validation and preparatory testing.

Microscopic examination of products for:

• Organic particulate matter
• Authentication of product quality and type.
  (Botanical aspects – e.g. Corn starch, herbal products, etc.)
• Particulate count in pharmaceutical products
  (e.g. ophthalmic solution, ointments, etc.)