MICROBIOLOGY

Microbiology plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry due to its impact on disease development and the creation of vaccines and diagnostic devices. Microbiological testing ensures drug quality, safety, and efficacy by detecting pathogenic bacteria, yeasts, molds, and bacterial toxins, adhering to strict regulatory standards.

At ShreeHari Testing Lab, we perform antimicrobial effectiveness testing in compliance with pharmacopeia guidelines using advanced technologies. Our microbiology lab is equipped with Clean Room Partitions, Air Handling Units, Laminar Airflow, Biosafety Cabinets, and more, enabling a comprehensive range of microbiological testing.

Tests carried out in our microbiology testing lab include:

• Non Sterile Formulations

1. Microbial Limit Test as IP, BP, USP, EP, which includes microbial enumeration tests and tests for specified microorganisms as given below:
- Escherichia coli
- Salmonella
- S. aureus
- P. aeruginosa
- Bile Tolerant Gram Negative Bacteria
- Candida albicans
- Shigella
- Clostridium
2. Antibiotic assay - one, two, three level as per IP, BP, USP
3. Vitamin Assay - Vitamin B12, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic acid
4. Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing
5. Lactic acid bacteria and other probiotic bacteria count

• Environmental Monitoring

  1. Environmental Monitoring at Facilities by Settle Plate, Air Sampling, Swab Test, Contact Plates.
  2. Testing of Compressed Air

• Sterile Formulations

  1. Bacterial Endotoxins Test
  2. Antibiotic assay - one, two, three level as per IP, BP, USP
  3. Vitamin Assay

• Water

  1. Water analysis as IP, BP, USP and IS specification
  2. Bacterial Endotoxins Test of Purified Water and Water for Injection

• Validations

  1. Microbial Recovery Validation
  2. Validation and Verification of Microbial Assay

• Disinfectants

  1. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Disinfectants

• Packing Materials

  1. Bioburden Determination of Packing Materials

Microbiological Testing of pharmaceutical Products

In a microbe-filled world, food products face contamination risks at every stage, from farm to fork. Testing for pathogens and spoilage organisms is crucial to prevent contamination, ensure safety, and avoid foodborne illness outbreaks.

At ShreeHari Testing Lab, our advanced microbiology testing facilities and skilled microbiologists deliver accurate, reliable results to safeguard food products across the supply chain.

We carry out following microbiological tests in pharmaceutical products across standard parameters recognised worldwide:

• Hygiene Parameters
  • Total plate count
  • Yeast and moulds
  • Microscopic analysis
  • Hygiene checks
  • Surface swab testing
• Safety Parameters

  Microbiological Testing for the presence of:

  • Aspergillus brasiliensis
  • Escherichia coli
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Salmonella abony
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Candida albicans
  • Bacillus subtilis / spizizenii
  • Clostridium sporogenes