Microbiology Testing
Pathogen detection, indicator counts, environmental swabs and Legionella monitoring for food, water and surfaces.
Microbiology at CVR Labs
CVR Labs' microbiology division performs microbiology using validated IS and ISO culture and detection methods under NABL ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. We detect pathogens, enumerate indicator and spoilage organisms, and verify environmental hygiene.
From pour-plate and membrane-filtration counts to selective enrichment and confirmation of pathogens, our microbiologists support FSSAI compliance, HACCP / FSMS / GMP verification, cleaning validation and shelf-life assurance — with results reported against the applicable microbiological criteria.
Services in this category
Food & Water Microbiology
Pathogen detection and indicator counts for food, water and beverages by IS / ISO methods.
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Air – Mould & Bacteria
Airborne bacterial and fungal counts by settle-plate, air-sampler and compressed-air methods.
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Equipment Swabs
Cleaning-validation swab testing of equipment and utensils for hygiene-indicator organisms.
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Food-Contact Surface Swabs
Surface-hygiene verification of food-contact surfaces for pathogens and indicator counts.
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Legionella Monitoring
Detection and enumeration of Legionella in cooling towers and water systems.
View details →What we analyse
Indicator Organisms
Hygiene and quality indicator counts.
Pathogen Detection
Detection and confirmation of foodborne pathogens.
Environmental Monitoring
Air and surface monitoring for facilities.
Water & Specialty
Water microbiology and Legionella.
Why this testing matters
Pathogen Control
Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and S. aureus cause serious illness. Detection and indicator counts confirm your hygiene controls work.
FSSAI Microbial Limits
Microbiological criteria are defined for most food and water categories. Exceedances mean rejection and recall risk.
Hygiene Verification
Environmental and contact-surface swabs validate cleaning programmes and GMP / HACCP / FSMS compliance.
Shelf-Life Assurance
Spoilage and indicator organisms determine product stability and the safe shelf life you can declare.
Standards we test to
IS 5887 (Parts)
Microbiological examination of foods
ISO 6579 / 11290 / 21528
Pathogen detection methods
IS 5402 / ISO 4833
Total viable / aerobic plate counts
IS 1622 / IS 15185
Water microbiology methods
Sample requirements & handling
Send a representative sample in the right container and condition.
| Sample type | Quantity | Container | Preservation & TAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food sample | 250 g | Sterile, sealed pack | 2–8 °C, <24 h · 3–5 days |
| Water sample | 250 mL | Sterile bottle | 2–8 °C, <24 h · 3 days |
| Surface / equipment swab | Swab kit | Transport medium | 2–8 °C, <24 h · 3 days |
| Air sample | On-site | Settle / active plates | Field + lab · 3–5 days |
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Where these results are used
FSSAI Microbiological Criteria
Microbiological limits are defined for most food and water categories and enforced during surveillance and audits.
Schedule 4 — Hygiene & FSMS
FSSAI Schedule 4 requires hygiene and food-safety management systems verified by environmental and product testing.
IS / ISO Reference Methods
Detection and enumeration follow validated IS and ISO methods accredited under NABL.
HACCP / ISO 22000
Food-safety management systems rely on microbiological verification of CCPs, surfaces and product.
Cleanroom Standards
Controlled environments are monitored for air and surface bioburden to ISO 14644 / GMP expectations.
Industries we support
Food Processors
Pathogen and indicator testing for FSSAI and FSMS compliance.
Pharma & Cosmetics
Bioburden, sterility-support and environmental monitoring.
Hospitals & Labs
Water, surface and air microbiology for infection control.
Packaged Water
Routine and certification microbiology for bottling lines.
Hospitality
Kitchen, surface and water hygiene verification.
Cleanroom Facilities
Air and surface bioburden monitoring for controlled environments.
Frequently asked questions
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What organisms can you test for?
Do you offer environmental and swab monitoring?
How should microbiology samples be handled?
Can you support HACCP / FSMS verification?
Do you test cleanroom air and surfaces?
What is the turnaround for microbiology?
Can you enumerate Legionella?
Not sure which test you need?
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