Your Trusted Partner for Customized
Food Testing Protocols in Microbiology
Providing the food industry assistance with regulatory compliance, food safety, and food quality through customized microbiology testing services such as:
- Validation Studies
- Challenge Studies
- Shelf Life Studies
Your Trusted Partner for Customized
Food Testing Protocols in Microbiology
- Validation Studies
- Challenge Studies
- Shelf Life Studies
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Ensuring Safety and Quality with Expertise
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Why Choose 5 log reduction?
experience in development, oversight, and interpretation of specialized studies in the food industry.
experience in food microbiology.
Centrally located in the heart of the agricultural industry in the United States.
On-site visits to understand your manufacturing processes, product portfolio, and testing needs.
An ambassador for your company contributing to your success and achievement of scientific goals.
Attention to detail in protocol design and subsequent testing to ensure you are aware of product sensory, chemical, and microbiology performance.
Validation Studies
5 log reduction offers In-Plant Validation Trials to assist with validation of critical control points and regulatory compliance. In-plant Validation Trials provide confidence that your processes consistently achieves the desired microbial kill for food safety.
- Tailored Testing Protocols: Customized to your product specifications, processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborative Partnership: We will work closely with your organization to design an In-Plant Validation Trial that meets your needs, and minimizes interruption to your operations.
- Expert Assistance for your team: An experienced member of our team will be on-site during your In-Plant Validation Trial to oversee every aspect, answer questions, and offer technical support.
Challenge Studies
Conducting Challenge Studies can help manufacturers understand how microbes interact in their specific food matrix formulation.
- Comprehensive Assessments: We conduct in-depth risk assessments and evaluations to identify pathogens of concern.
- Scientific Rigor: Our studies deliver appropriate scientific methods and techniques to support the integrity of your results.
- Regulatory Compliance: Our Challenge Studies comply with guidelines provided by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Expert Guidance: Our experienced team offers protocol development and design based on years of experience in food safety. A detailed analysis of results and recommendations on future action will be communicated upon completion of your study.
Shelf Life Studies
At 5 log reduction, our Shelf Life Studies provide invaluable insights into the stability and quality of your food products over time. With tailored testing protocols and accurate analysis, we ensure the integrity of your product resulting in consumer acceptance and confidence in your products.
Our services include:
- Customized Testing Plans: Tailored to your product's unique composition.
- Expert Support: Partnering with us means access to specialized expertise.
- Actionable Insights: Providing data and recommendations to set shelf life resulting in improved profitability of your company.
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Don't accept slow turnaround times, inexperienced technical assistance, or mediocre customer service. Allow 5 log reduction an opportunity to earn your business. We will exceed your expectations.
