Microbiology
Microbiology testing
The Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories offer a comprehensive range of microbiological testing services designed to help you verify food safety, meet regulatory requirements, and ensure the quality of your products.
Key services
- Detection of emerging pathogens and foodborne toxins, such as:
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella species
- Legionella pneumophila
- Escherichia coli (E. coli) including O157
- Vibrio species
- Cronobacter (formerly Enterobacter) sakazakii
- Clostridium perfringens
- Bacillus cereus
- Campylobacter
- Enterotoxins
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Food viruses
- Characterisation of micro-organisms (including the identification / characterisation of micro-organism strains)
- Food shelf-life studies or shelf-life determination including challenge testing
- Food spoilage investigation/explanation including through bacterial flora testing (NGS)
- Tracking pathogen contamination on site with whole genome sequencing (WGS)
- Rapid mould identification
- Hygiene parameters
- Expert advice to help you interpret results, support control plan development, and take informed action
Accredited microbiological testing with rapid turnaround
Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories provide high-throughput testing with rapid turnaround times. We support manufacturers, retailers, and food service providers with expert microbiological analysis aligned with EU regulations, industry standards, and client-specific specifications.
Flexible testing methods to meet your requirements
Our comprehensive portfolio includes:
- Standardised ISO and national reference methods
- Rapid, validated alternatives (e.g. PCR and chromogenic media) for negative pathogen detections; ideal for product release testing
Get in touch
For small batches, order our most routine testing from Eurofins Testing Direct.
Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, access our competence centre services, or do you need tailored analytical or consultancy support?
Contact Eurofins Food Testing UK today to speak to our experts by submitting an enquiry form or calling +44 (0) 845 604 6740.
Related downloads
Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA)
Microbiological challenge testing
Monitoring microbiological air quality
Result interpretation guidance
*Genomics services delivered by Eurofins Food Testing UK
*Additional services for genomics-based microbial identification are provided in partnership with our European competence centres.